End of life care at home in Morden
2 of the 10 home care agencies in Morden offer end of life care at home, of which 2 Good. Palliative or end of life care at home keeps someone comfortable in their own bed, working alongside district nurses and the hospice team.
End of life care at home in Merton typically costs £25.50 an hour, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £24.91 to £26.75. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Merton of £25.50.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
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Typical rates in Merton
Median rate for each type of care, across the 57 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £25.50
- Usually £24.91 to £26.75 an hour4 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,250 to £1,544 a week4 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does end of life care at home cost in Morden?
End of life care at home in Merton typically costs £25.50 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 palliative home care agencies are there in Morden?
2 of the 10 CQC-registered home care agencies in Morden offer end of life care at home, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for end of life care at home in Morden?
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 Merton council for a needs assessment.