Emergency home care in Enfield
5 of the 111 home care agencies in Enfield offer emergency home care, of which 5 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 Enfield typically costs £24.50 an hour, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £22.50 to £26.38. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Enfield of £24.50.
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 Enfield
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.
Alpha Care Specialists Ltd
Helping Hands Barnet
Natgab Care
Right Recruitment Ltd
Typical rates in Enfield
Median rate for each type of care, across the 111 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £24.50
- Usually £22.50 to £26.38 an hour4 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,300
- Usually £1,250 to £1,675 a week5 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does emergency home care cost in Enfield?
Emergency home care in Enfield typically costs £24.50 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 emergency home care agencies are there in Enfield?
5 of the 111 CQC-registered home care agencies in Enfield offer emergency 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 emergency home care in Enfield?
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 Enfield council for a needs assessment.