Live-in care in Peterborough
23 of the 115 home care agencies in Peterborough offer live-in care, of which 15 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 Peterborough typically costs £1,558 a week, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,491 to £1,650.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,070 a week near Peterborough.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £80,990 a year
Hourly visits £26 an hour
The typical live-in carer near Peterborough, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £488 a week less, £25,350 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.
Choose your own live-in carer near Peterborough
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.
Harvest Life Care Ltd
ST Complete Care Ltd
My Homecare Cambs
Typical rates in Peterborough
Median rate for each type of care, across the 115 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £26
- Usually £25 to £26.50 an hour5 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,558
- Usually £1,491 to £1,650 a week6 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 Peterborough?
Live-in care in Peterborough typically costs £1,558 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 Peterborough?
23 of the 115 CQC-registered home care agencies in Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
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 Peterborough council for a needs assessment.