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Live-in care in Waltham Forest

9 of the 57 home care agencies in Waltham Forest offer live-in care, of which 5 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 Waltham Forest typically costs £1,500 a week, based on 5 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,460 to £1,675.

A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,040 a week near Waltham Forest.

Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers

The typical live-in agency in Waltham Forest
£1,500a week

About £78,000 a year

Hourly visits £22.50 an hour

PrimeCarersA self-employed carer you choose
£1,040a week

The typical live-in carer near Waltham Forest, set by the carer

A live-in carer could cost about £460 a week less, £23,920 over a year

See carers near Waltham Forest
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Waltham Forest

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.

Dementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own live-in carer near 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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Waltham Forest
Live-in, a week
typically £1,040
Hourly visits £18 to £25
CQC: Requires improvement
Live-inDementiaEnd of life30 min visitsFocus Care Link
Hourly visits
from £22.50 an hour
Live-in from £1,460 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Waltham Forest

Leyton, E10
CQC: Requires improvement
Live-inNightsEmploys carersDirect paymentsVerity Healthcare
Hourly visits
from £32.40 an hour
Live-in from £1,675 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeLuchi Healthcare
Hourly visits
from £22.50 an hour
Live-in from £1,250 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Home Instead

London, E4
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersGlendora Care
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Hope's Special Care Limited, London
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersDirect paymentsHope's Special Care
Rates not published
Area typical £22.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

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 live-in care cost in Waltham Forest?

Live-in care in Waltham Forest typically costs £1,500 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 Waltham Forest?

9 of the 57 CQC-registered home care agencies in Waltham Forest 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 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.