Nayland Care Agency Limited.
Ipswich, IP8
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
£32 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
End of life care at home in Ipswich
8 of the 85 home care agencies in Ipswich offer end of life care at home, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 5 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 Suffolk typically costs £30 an hour, based on 12 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £27.18 to £32.35. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Suffolk of £30.
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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22 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week
Above & Beyond Care Ltd
Ipswich, IP3
CQC: Good
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 end of life care at home cost in Ipswich?
End of life care at home in Suffolk typically costs £30 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 Ipswich?
8 of the 85 CQC-registered home care agencies in Ipswich 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 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.