9 of the 198 home care agencies in Suffolk offer overnight care, of which 5 Good. Overnight care is a carer in the house through the night, either sleeping and on hand if needed or awake throughout for someone who needs help in the night.
Overnight care in Suffolk typically costs £24.74 an hour, based on 3 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £23.87 to £29.37. That is about 18% less than 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.
Another optionSelf-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.
Median rate for each type of care, across the 198 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
Overnight care in Suffolk typically costs £24.74 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
9 of the 198 CQC-registered home care agencies in Suffolk offer overnight care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
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.