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Respite home care in Barnet

16 of the 90 home care agencies in Barnet offer respite home care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 10 Good. Respite home care covers a family carer for a few days or weeks, with visits or a live-in carer stepping in at home rather than a stay in a care home.

Respite home care in Barnet typically costs £25 an hour, based on 7 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £22.48 to £26.50. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Barnet of £25.

A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.

Live-in careDementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments

Barnet

London, N12
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of life30 min visitsFlexible Community Care
Hourly visits
£25 to £28 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own carer in Barnet

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 Barnet
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week
Constantia Care Limited, London
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeConstantia Care
Live-in care
from £1,225 a week
Live-in from £1,225 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of life60 min visitsHome Instead
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Optima Homecare

London, N12
CQC: Good
DementiaNightsEnd of lifeHealthcare Personnel
Rates not published
Area typical £25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsNavarros Care
Rates not published
Area typical £25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of lifeDirect paymentsCera Care
Rates not published
Area typical £25 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Typical rates in Barnet

Median rate for each type of care, across the 90 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£25
Usually £22.48 to £26.50 an hour7 agencies
Live-in care
£1,225
Usually £1,150 to £1,538 a week7 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

Common questions

How much does respite home care cost in Barnet?

Respite home care in Barnet typically costs £25 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 respite home care agencies are there in Barnet?

16 of the 90 CQC-registered home care agencies in Barnet offer respite home 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 respite home care in Barnet?

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 Barnet council for a needs assessment.