Peach Nursing Ltd
Luton, LU1
CQC: Outstanding
Rates not published
Area typical £26.90 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Emergency home care in Central Bedfordshire
2 of the 55 home care agencies in Central Bedfordshire offer emergency home care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding. 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 Central Bedfordshire typically costs £26.90 an hour, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £24.60 to £30.25. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Central Bedfordshire of £26.90.
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 Central Bedfordshire
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.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Central Bedfordshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,050 a week
Typical rates in Central Bedfordshire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 55 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £26.90
- Usually £24.60 to £30.25 an hour4 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,350 to £1,523 a week3 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 Central Bedfordshire?
Emergency home care in Central Bedfordshire typically costs £26.90 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 Central Bedfordshire?
2 of the 55 CQC-registered home care agencies in Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire?
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 Central Bedfordshire council for a needs assessment.