None of the 11 home care agencies in Letchworth Garden City says on its website that it offers live-in care, as far as we have found. 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. Agencies covering the wider Hertfordshire area are listed there.
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.
About £76,700 a year
Hourly visits £28.25 an hour
A self-employed carer you chooseThe 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
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Another optionSelf-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.
Median rate for each type of care, across the 318 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
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.
0 of the 11 CQC-registered home care agencies in Letchworth Garden City offer live-in care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
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.