Dementia home care in Waltham Forest
46 of the 57 home care agencies in Waltham Forest offer dementia home care, of which 26 Good. A dementia home care agency is registered with the CQC to support people living with dementia in their own homes, with carers trained for it and visits planned around routine.
Dementia home care in Waltham Forest typically costs £22.50 an hour, based on 5 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £22.50 to £32.40. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Waltham Forest of £22.50.
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 Waltham Forest
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.
Waltham Forest Branch
Luchi Healthcare Limited
Home Instead
Hope's Special Care Limited
Pent-A Care Support and Care Service
Victorious Care Professionals Ltd
Typical rates in Waltham Forest
Median rate for each type of care, across the 57 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £22.50
- Usually £22.50 to £32.40 an hour5 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,500
- Usually £1,460 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 dementia home care cost in Waltham Forest?
Dementia home care in Waltham Forest typically costs £22.50 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 dementia home care agencies are there in Waltham Forest?
46 of the 57 CQC-registered home care agencies in Waltham Forest offer dementia 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 dementia home care in Waltham Forest?
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 Waltham Forest council for a needs assessment.