Home care agencies in Benfleet
There are 12 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Benfleet, in the Essex council area. 10 are registered for dementia care and 1 offers live-in care.
We are still collecting rates for Benfleet. Where an agency has told us its price it is shown on the card and dated. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care.
Across the wider Essex area the typical weekday hourly rate is about £27, which is the best guide until more Benfleet agencies publish their rates. Agencies based in neighbouring towns usually cover Benfleet too: a postcode search shows who does.
Choose your own carer in Benfleet
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.
Typical rates in Essex
Median rate for each type of care, across the 448 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £27
- Usually £24 to £30 an hour21 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £34.50
- Usually £29 to £35 an hour5 agencies
- Bank holiday hourly rate
- £47.25
- Usually £42 to £52.12 an hour4 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £18.50
- Usually £17.39 to £22.62 a visit8 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £25.60
- Usually £23.80 to £27.80 a visit3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- Usually £1,200 to £1,675 a week24 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Who covers Benfleet?
Agencies based elsewhere often work here. Search by your postcode to see everyone whose area reaches you.
Agencies within 15 km of BenfleetOther towns in Essex
- Colchester (89)
- Chelmsford (67)
- Basildon (51)
- Harlow (40)
- Brentwood (26)
- Clacton-on-Sea (17)
- Braintree (16)
- Saffron Walden (14)
- Wickford (13)
- Loughton (11)
- Waltham Abbey (10)
- Witham (9)
Costs and funding
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Benfleet?
The typical home care agency in Benfleet charges £27 an hour on weekdays, based on 21 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,675 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many home care agencies are there in Benfleet?
12 home care agencies in Benfleet are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for home care in Benfleet?
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. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.