Live-in care in Boston
1 of the 10 home care agencies in Boston offers live-in care. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.
Live-in care in Lincolnshire typically costs £1,460 a week, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,209 to £1,675.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs about £1,120 a week.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £75,920 a year
Hourly visits £26.12 an hour
A typical live-in week, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £340 a week less, £17,680 over a year
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Choose your own live-in carer near Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 118 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £26.12
- Usually £22.06 to £30 an hour6 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,460
- Usually £1,209 to £1,675 a week4 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does live-in care cost in Boston?
Live-in care in Lincolnshire typically costs £1,460 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many live-in care agencies are there in Boston?
1 of the 10 CQC-registered home care agencies in Boston offers live-in 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 live-in care in Boston?
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 Lincolnshire council for a needs assessment.