Live-in care in Cheshire West and Chester
8 of the 74 home care agencies in Cheshire West and Chester offer live-in care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 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 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.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £87,100 a year
Hourly visits £27.25 an hour
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
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 Cheshire West and Chester
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.
Alcedo Care Cheshire West & Wirral
Helping Hands Chester
Helping Hands Ellesmere Port
B Home care & Co Ltd
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 Cheshire West and 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 Cheshire West and Chester?
8 of the 74 CQC-registered home care agencies in Cheshire West and 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 Cheshire West and 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.