Helping Hands Lincoln
Lincoln, LN2
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Emergency home care in Lincoln
6 of the 40 home care agencies in Lincoln offer emergency home care, of which 3 Good. Emergency home care starts within a day or two, typically after a fall or a hospital discharge, and settles into a regular pattern once things are calmer. For a medical emergency, call 999.
Emergency home care in Lincolnshire typically costs £26.12 an hour, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £22.06 to £30. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Lincolnshire of £26.12.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
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Another optionChoose your own carer in 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.
9 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lincolnshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week
Home Instead Lincoln
Lincoln, LN6
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
MAK Community Care Lincolnshire
Lincoln, LN3
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £26.12 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
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 emergency home care cost in Lincoln?
Emergency home care in Lincolnshire typically costs £26.12 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 emergency home care agencies are there in Lincoln?
6 of the 40 CQC-registered home care agencies in Lincoln offer emergency 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 emergency home care in Lincoln?
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.