Herts Homecare
Hemel Hempstead, HP3
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
£28 to £32 an hour
Live-in from £1,400 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Live-in care in Hemel Hempstead
6 of the 37 home care agencies in Hemel Hempstead offer live-in care, of which 4 Good. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.
Live-in care in Hertfordshire typically costs £1,475 a week, based on 18 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,225 to £1,675.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,090 a week near Hertfordshire.
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The typical live-in agency in Hertfordshire
£1,475a week
About £76,700 a year
Hourly visits £28.25 an hour
A self-employed carer you choose£1,090a week
The typical live-in carer near Hertfordshire, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £385 a week less, £20,020 over a year
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
Hourly visits £18 to £25
Care4u2day Limited
Hemel Hempstead, HP2
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Shire Homecare Services
Hemel Hempstead, HP2
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Sodark Care
Hemel Hempstead, HP2
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Hertfordshire Supported Living
Hemel Hempstead, HP3
CQC: Requires improvement
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Zinnia Care Limited
Hemel Hempstead, HP1
CQC: Requires improvement
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Typical rates in Hertfordshire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 318 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £28.25
- Usually £25.94 to £29.83 an hour14 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £30.50
- Usually £24.12 to £34.38 an hour4 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £18.44
- Usually £17.22 to £22 a visit6 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £24.38
- Usually £22.07 to £27.06 a visit4 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,475
- Usually £1,225 to £1,675 a week18 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does live-in care cost in Hemel Hempstead?
Live-in care in Hertfordshire typically costs £1,475 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many live-in care agencies are there in Hemel Hempstead?
6 of the 37 CQC-registered home care agencies in Hemel Hempstead offer live-in 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 live-in care in Hemel Hempstead?
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 Hertfordshire council for a needs assessment.