Live-in care in County Durham
None of the 60 home care agencies in County Durham says on its website that it offers live-in care, as far as we have found. 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. Agencies covering the wider County Durham area are listed there.
We do not yet have enough published rates to give a typical figure for live-in care in County Durham. 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. 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, costs from about £1,120 a week.
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.
Common questions
How much does live-in care cost in County Durham?
Not enough agencies in County Durham have published a rate for live-in care yet. Ask each agency for a written price list.
How many live-in care agencies are there in County Durham?
0 of the 60 CQC-registered home care agencies in County 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 County 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.