End of life care at home in Cambridgeshire
14 of the 134 home care agencies in Cambridgeshire offer end of life care at home, of which 12 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 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.
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.
Friends Care Limited T/A Visiting Angels
Cambridgeshire
Compassionate Heart
ELMS Health Solution
Helping Hands Cambridge
Home Instead Cambridge
Home Instead Huntingdon
Reliance Care Services Cambridge
Trust Homecare Solution Limited
Cera Care Cambridge
Paxigate Healthcare Limited
Nurse Plus & Carer Plus (UK) Limited Bury
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 end of life care at home cost in Cambridgeshire?
End of life care at home 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 palliative home care agencies are there in Cambridgeshire?
14 of the 134 CQC-registered home care agencies in Cambridgeshire 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 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.