Live-in care in Westcliff-on-Sea
3 of the 19 home care agencies in Westcliff-on-Sea offer live-in care, of which 2 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 Southend-on-Sea typically costs £1,663 a week, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,535 to £1,694.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,100 a week near Southend-on-Sea.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £86,450 a year
Hourly visits £23 an hour
The typical live-in carer near Southend-on-Sea, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £563 a week less, £29,250 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 Southend-on-Sea
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.
SPDNS Nurse Care Community Interest Company (CIC)
Seven Day Care
Typical rates in Southend-on-Sea
Median rate for each type of care, across the 70 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £23
- Usually £17.65 to £23 an hour5 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,663
- Usually £1,535 to £1,694 a week4 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 Westcliff-on-Sea?
Live-in care in Southend-on-Sea typically costs £1,663 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 Westcliff-on-Sea?
3 of the 19 CQC-registered home care agencies in Westcliff-on-Sea 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 Westcliff-on-Sea?
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 Southend-on-Sea council for a needs assessment.