Respite home care in Leicester
17 of the 158 home care agencies in Leicester offer respite home care, of which 5 Good. Respite home care covers a family carer for a few days or weeks, with visits or a live-in carer stepping in at home rather than a stay in a care home.
Respite home care in Leicester typically costs £25.79 an hour, based on 7 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £23.92 to £29.25. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Leicester of £25.79.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
Choose your own carer in Leicester
Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.
Anytime Care 2020(Leicester)
UK Top Care Ltd
Merrydays Care Services Ltd
Aspire UK
Caring Companions Homecare Limited
Raageh Care Limited
Blue Arch Homecare
Premium Home Care Services Limited
Cedars Health Solutions Ltd
Elevate services
JS&D Care Providers
NDH Care (Leicestershire)
New Hope Housing and Support
Walfinch Leicester & Loughborough
Typical rates in Leicester
Median rate for each type of care, across the 158 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £25.79
- Usually £23.92 to £29.25 an hour7 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,325
- Usually £1,150 to £1,594 a week6 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does respite home care cost in Leicester?
Respite home care in Leicester typically costs £25.79 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many respite home care agencies are there in Leicester?
17 of the 158 CQC-registered home care agencies in Leicester offer respite home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for respite home care in Leicester?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Leicester council for a needs assessment.