Dementia home care in Loughborough
20 of the 23 home care agencies in Loughborough offer dementia home care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 13 Good. A dementia home care agency is registered with the CQC to support people living with dementia in their own homes, with carers trained for it and visits planned around routine.
Dementia home care in Leicestershire typically costs £29.03 an hour, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £25.62 to £33.63. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Leicestershire of £29.03.
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 Leicestershire
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.
Typical rates in Leicestershire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 159 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £29.03
- Usually £25.62 to £33.63 an hour6 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £34.16
- Usually £27.54 to £36.75 an hour4 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- Usually £1,544 to £1,675 a week10 agencies
- Live-in care for a couple
- £1,850
- Usually £1,595 to £1,850 a week3 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does dementia home care cost in Loughborough?
Dementia home care in Leicestershire typically costs £29.03 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 dementia home care agencies are there in Loughborough?
20 of the 23 CQC-registered home care agencies in Loughborough offer dementia 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 dementia home care in Loughborough?
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 Leicestershire council for a needs assessment.