Live-in care in Durham
2 of the 17 home care agencies in Durham offer live-in care, of which 2 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.
We do not yet have enough published rates to give a typical figure for live-in care in Durham. The typical weekday hourly rate for home care in the North East is £28.86. Every agency that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,060 a week near County Durham.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
Not published. Ask the agency for a written price list.
Hourly visits £28.86 an hour
The typical live-in carer near County Durham, set by the carer
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.
Choose your own live-in carer near County Durham
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.
Typical rates in County Durham
We do not have enough published rates for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, agencies usually charge about £26 to £36 an hour for visits and about £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Self-employed carers through PrimeCarers charge £18 to £25 an hour.
Common questions
How much does live-in care cost in Durham?
Not enough agencies in Durham have published a rate for live-in care yet. Home care in the North East is typically £28.86 an hour on weekdays. Ask each agency for a written price list.
How many live-in care agencies are there in Durham?
2 of the 17 CQC-registered home care agencies in Durham 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 Durham?
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 County Durham council for a needs assessment.