(BFC LTD)
London, N7
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
£24 an hour
Live-in £1,350 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Live-in care in Islington
8 of the 45 home care agencies in Islington offer live-in care, of which 6 Good. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.
Live-in care in Islington typically costs £1,350 a week, based on 3 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,350 to £1,425.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,050 a week near Islington.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
The typical live-in agency in Islington
£1,350a week
About £70,200 a year
Hourly visits £24 an hour
A self-employed carer you choose£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Islington, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £300 a week less, £15,600 over a year
See carers near Islington
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Islington
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
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Another optionChoose your own live-in carer near Islington
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 Islington
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
Hourly visits £18 to £25
Eve Care Solutions
London, N7
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
£20.40 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Homecare Alliance Ltd
London, N4
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £24 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Kulan Care Ltd
London, N4
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £24 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,500 a week
Live-in from £1,500 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Black Pearl Care Solution Ltd
London, N1
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £24 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Typical rates in Islington
Median rate for each type of care, across the 45 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £24
- Usually £22.20 to £27 an hour3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,350
- Usually £1,350 to £1,425 a week3 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does live-in care cost in Islington?
Live-in care in Islington typically costs £1,350 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many live-in care agencies are there in Islington?
8 of the 45 CQC-registered home care agencies in Islington offer live-in 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 live-in care in Islington?
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 Islington council for a needs assessment.