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Emergency home care in Cambridgeshire

9 of the 134 home care agencies in Cambridgeshire offer emergency home care, of which 8 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 Cambridgeshire typically costs £28 an hour, based on 7 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £25.50 to £28.25. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Cambridgeshire of £28.

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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Choose your own carer in Cambridgeshire

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.

16 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,040 a week

Cera Care Cambridge

Cambridge, CB24
CQC: Good
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Rates not published
Area typical £28 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Typical rates in Cambridgeshire

Median rate for each type of care, across the 134 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£28
Usually £25.50 to £28.25 an hour7 agencies
Live-in care
£1,563
Usually £1,225 to £1,675 a week6 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 Cambridgeshire?

Emergency home care in Cambridgeshire typically costs £28 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 Cambridgeshire?

9 of the 134 CQC-registered home care agencies in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire?

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 Cambridgeshire council for a needs assessment.