21 of the 118 home care agencies in Lincolnshire offer respite home care, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 11 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 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.
How much does respite home care cost in Lincolnshire?
Respite 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 respite home care agencies are there in Lincolnshire?
21 of the 118 CQC-registered home care agencies in Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire?
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.