19 of the 448 home care agencies in Essex offer overnight care, of which 10 Good. Overnight care is a carer in the house through the night, either sleeping and on hand if needed or awake throughout for someone who needs help in the night.
Overnight care in Essex typically costs £25.75 an hour, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £23.38 to £29.25. That is about 5% less than the typical weekday hourly rate in Essex 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.
Overnight care in Essex typically costs £25.75 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 overnight care agencies are there in Essex?
19 of the 448 CQC-registered home care agencies in Essex offer overnight 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 overnight care in Essex?
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 Essex council for a needs assessment.
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