End of life care at home in Nottingham
11 of the 93 home care agencies in Nottingham offer end of life care at home, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 4 Good. Palliative or end of life care at home keeps someone comfortable in their own bed, working alongside district nurses and the hospice team.
End of life care at home in Nottinghamshire typically costs £27 an hour, based on 11 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £23.50 to £31.35. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Nottinghamshire of £27.
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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Typical rates in Nottinghamshire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 193 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £27
- Usually £23.50 to £31.35 an hour11 agencies
- Bank holiday hourly rate
- £35
- Usually £28 to £44 an hour3 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £17.42
- Usually £15.50 to £17.50 a visit5 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £24.06
- Usually £22.03 to £24.78 a visit3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,663
- Usually £1,406 to £1,675 a week10 agencies
- Live-in care for a couple
- £2,150
- Usually £1,775 to £2,200 a week3 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does end of life care at home cost in Nottingham?
End of life care at home in Nottinghamshire typically costs £27 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 palliative home care agencies are there in Nottingham?
11 of the 93 CQC-registered home care agencies in Nottingham offer end of life care at home, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for end of life care at home in Nottingham?
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 Nottinghamshire council for a needs assessment.