Respite home care in Bexley
8 of the 61 home care agencies in Bexley offer respite home care, of which 4 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 Bexley typically costs £23.75 an hour, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £21.50 to £24.88. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Bexley of £23.75.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
Choose your own carer in Bexley
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.
TLC Home Care Solutions Ltd
Bluebird Care (Bexley)
Femack Training and Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Mercy Care Limited
Urban Cousins Care Limited
Typical rates in Bexley
Median rate for each type of care, across the 61 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £23.75
- Usually £21.50 to £24.88 an hour6 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 Bexley?
Respite home care in Bexley typically costs £23.75 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 Bexley?
8 of the 61 CQC-registered home care agencies in Bexley 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 Bexley?
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 Bexley council for a needs assessment.