Alcedo Care Cheshire West & Wirral
Chester, CH1
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,736 a week
Live-in from £1,736 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Live-in care in Chester
5 of the 23 home care agencies in Chester offer live-in care, of which 4 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 Cheshire West and Chester typically costs £1,675 a week, based on 5 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,675 to £1,675.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,100 a week near Cheshire West and Chester.
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The typical live-in agency in Cheshire West and Chester
£1,675a week
About £87,100 a year
Hourly visits £27.25 an hour
A self-employed carer you choose£1,100a week
The typical live-in carer near Cheshire West and Chester, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £575 a week less, £29,900 over a year
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85 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cheshire West and Chester
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.
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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.
85 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cheshire West and Chester
Live-in, a week
typically £1,100
Hourly visits £18 to £25
Callin Court
Chester, CH1
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Helping Hands Chester
Chester, CH3
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Pinnacle Caring Services Limited
Chester, CH1
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Medicality Healthcare Ltd
Chester, CH4
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £27.25 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Typical rates in Cheshire West and Chester
Median rate for each type of care, across the 74 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- A week, across the agencies with rates5 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 Chester?
Live-in care in Cheshire West and Chester typically costs £1,675 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 Chester?
5 of the 23 CQC-registered home care agencies in Chester 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 Chester?
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 Cheshire West and Chester council for a needs assessment.