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Live-in care in Barking

10 of the 83 home care agencies in Barking offer live-in care, of which 9 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 Barking and Dagenham typically costs £1,145 a week, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £855 to £1,400.

A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,050 a week near Barking and Dagenham.

Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers

The typical live-in agency in Barking and Dagenham
£1,145a week

About £59,540 a year

Hourly visits £22.50 an hour

PrimeCarersA self-employed carer you choose
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Barking and Dagenham, set by the carer

A live-in carer could cost about £95 a week less, £4,940 over a year

See carers near Barking and Dagenham
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Barking and Dagenham

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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Hourly visits
£23 an hour
Live-in £150 a week
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Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own live-in carer near Barking and Dagenham

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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Barking and Dagenham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
Hourly visits £18 to £25

Typical rates in Barking and Dagenham

Median rate for each type of care, across the 143 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£22.50
Usually £20.50 to £25.25 an hour6 agencies
Live-in care
£1,145
Usually £855 to £1,400 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 Barking?

Live-in care in Barking and Dagenham typically costs £1,145 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 Barking?

10 of the 83 CQC-registered home care agencies in Barking 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 Barking?

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 Barking and Dagenham council for a needs assessment.