2 of the 12 home care agencies in Thornton Heath offer emergency home care, of which 2 Good. Emergency home care starts within a day or two, typically after a fall or a hospital discharge, and settles into a regular pattern once things are calmer. For a medical emergency, call 999.
Emergency home care in Croydon typically costs £25 an hour, based on 5 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £21.96 to £26. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Croydon 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.
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 138 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
Emergency home care in Croydon 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.
2 of the 12 CQC-registered home care agencies in Thornton Heath offer emergency home 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 Croydon council for a needs assessment.