Home care agencies in North East
There are 399 home care agencies registered with the CQC in North East. 290 are registered for dementia care and 38 offer live-in care.
Of the 10 agencies with a rate on record, the typical weekday hourly rate is £28.86, with the middle half charging £20.28 to £30.75. Live-in care is typically £1,675 a week. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour.
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Largest towns in North East
Agencies with published rates and good ratings
Choose your own carer in North East
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.
Clece Care Services Hartlepool Extra Cares
Newcastle (Extra Care/Homecare)
Helping Hands Sunderland
Home Instead Tyne Valley
Yarm Office
Common questions
How much does home care cost in North East?
The typical home care agency in North East charges £28.86 an hour on weekdays, based on 10 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,675 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many home care agencies are there in North East?
399 home care agencies in North East are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for home care in North East?
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. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.
Typical rates in North East
Median rate for each type of care, across the 399 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £28.86
- Usually £20.28 to £30.75 an hour10 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- A week, across the agencies with rates13 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer