14 of the 65 home care agencies in Hounslow offer respite home care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 12 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 Hounslow typically costs £22 an hour, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £21.25 to £23.50. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Hounslow of £22.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
Respite home care in Hounslow typically costs £22 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 Hounslow?
14 of the 65 CQC-registered home care agencies in Hounslow 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 Hounslow?
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 Hounslow council for a needs assessment.