Home Instead
Ipswich, IP3
CQC: Outstanding
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Live-in care in Ipswich
10 of the 85 home care agencies in Ipswich offer live-in care, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 5 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 Suffolk typically costs £1,475 a week, based on 8 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,438 to £1,675.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,120 a week near Suffolk.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
The typical live-in agency in Suffolk
£1,475a week
About £76,700 a year
Hourly visits £30 an hour
A self-employed carer you choose£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Suffolk, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £355 a week less, £18,460 over a year
See carers near Suffolk
22 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk
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.
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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.
22 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
Hourly visits £18 to £25
L'Arche Ipswich
Ipswich, IP4
CQC: Outstanding
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Suffolk
Ipswich, IP1
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Helping Hands Ipswich
Ipswich, IP1
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Sunflower Homecare
Ipswich, IP8
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Support Unlimited Uk Ltd
Ipswich, IP2
CQC: Good
Live-inSupport Unlimited
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Sydney Brown Court
Ipswich, IP7
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
B & H Care
Ipswich, IP1
CQC: Requires improvement
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Hearts of Care Agency
Ipswich, IP1
CQC: Inadequate
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Your Mental Health Support Ltd
Ipswich, IP2
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Typical rates in Suffolk
Median rate for each type of care, across the 198 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £30
- Usually £27.18 to £32.35 an hour12 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £36
- Usually £34.25 to £37.50 an hour3 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £23.50
- Usually £21.74 to £26 a visit4 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £27
- Usually £26.18 to £28 a visit3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,475
- Usually £1,438 to £1,675 a week8 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 Ipswich?
Live-in care in Suffolk 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.
How many live-in care agencies are there in Ipswich?
10 of the 85 CQC-registered home care agencies in Ipswich 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 Ipswich?
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 Suffolk council for a needs assessment.