Overnight care in Hertfordshire
12 of the 318 home care agencies in Hertfordshire offer overnight care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 5 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 Hertfordshire typically costs £28.71 an hour, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £22.88 to £32. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Hertfordshire of £28.25.
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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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 overnight care cost in Hertfordshire?
Overnight care in Hertfordshire typically costs £28.71 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 Hertfordshire?
12 of the 318 CQC-registered home care agencies in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire?
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.