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End of life care at home in Hertfordshire

27 of the 318 home care agencies in Hertfordshire offer end of life care at home, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 12 Good. Palliative or end of life care at home keeps someone comfortable in their own bed, working alongside district nurses and the hospice team.

End of life care at home in Hertfordshire typically costs £28.25 an hour, based on 14 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £25.94 to £29.83. 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.

Live-in careDementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments
CQC: Outstanding
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersHome Instead
Hourly visits
£20 to £35 an hour
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own carer in Hertfordshire

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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,090 a week
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of lifeEmploys carersSarah's Home Care
Hourly visits
£33.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Care4u2day Limited, Hemel Hempstead

Care4u2day Limited

Hemel Hempstead, HP2
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeDirect paymentsCare4u2day
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of life30 min visitsEmploys carersMidshires Care
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Home Instead Senior Care

Welwyn Garden City, AL7
CQC: Good
Live-inEnd of lifeEmploys carersHome Instead
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeHome Instead
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

PHC Health Care Ltd London

Waltham Cross, EN8
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of lifeEmploys carersPHC Health Care
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Sodark Care

Hemel Hempstead, HP2
CQC: Good
Live-inEnd of lifeSodark Care
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Caremark (Hatfield &Welwyn), St Albans
CQC: Requires improvement
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeHatwel
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Drama Room, Watford

Drama Room

Watford, WD18
CQC: Requires improvement
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersChoice Global
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Herts at Home, Letchworth Garden City

Herts at Home

Letchworth Garden City, SG6
CQC: Requires improvement
DementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersHerts at Home
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Requires improvement
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeHope Care Support
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Julee Care Limited

Harpenden, AL5
CQC: Requires improvement
Live-inDementiaEnd of life15 min visitsJulee Care
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Zinnia Care Limited

Hemel Hempstead, HP1
CQC: Requires improvement
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersCaremark
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

CareCommitted Limited

Borehamwood, WD6
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeCareCommitted
Rates not published
Area typical £28.25 an hour
No reviews yet
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 end of life care at home cost in Hertfordshire?

End of life care at home in Hertfordshire typically costs £28.25 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 palliative home care agencies are there in Hertfordshire?

27 of the 318 CQC-registered home care agencies in Hertfordshire offer end of life care at home, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for end of life care at home 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.