Dementia home care in Lancashire
193 of the 262 home care agencies in Lancashire offer dementia home care, of which 7 are rated Outstanding and 135 Good. A dementia home care agency is registered with the CQC to support people living with dementia in their own homes, with carers trained for it and visits planned around routine.
Dementia home care in Lancashire typically costs £25 an hour, based on 12 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £22.50 to £26.38. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Lancashire of £25.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
Choose your own carer in Lancashire
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.
AFG Community West Lancashire
Alcedo Care Lancaster and Wyre
Alcedo Care North West Lancashire
Alcedo Care Preston
All About You Care Services Limited
All Aspects Health and Social Care
Alston Lodge Community Care Limited
Angels Private Home Care
Astra Care Services Limited
Bare Hall Quality Carers Limited
Bespoke Care Services
Blackpool North, Cleveleys and Fleetwood Home Instead
Bluebird Care (Chorley, Ormskirk and Leyland)
Bluebird Care Lancaster and South Lakeland
Bowtree Homecare Ltd
Briars Homecare Services Limited
Caredo Ltd
Carepoint HC
Carestaff Solutions
Community Care Team Ltd
Community Life Choices
Complete Care Services North West Nelson
Complete Care Services North West Rossendale
Typical rates in Lancashire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 262 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £25
- Usually £22.50 to £26.38 an hour12 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £19.50
- Usually £14 to £19.95 a visit5 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- Usually £1,333 to £1,675 a week10 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does dementia home care cost in Lancashire?
Dementia home care in Lancashire typically costs £25 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Lancashire?
193 of the 262 CQC-registered home care agencies in Lancashire offer dementia home 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 dementia home care in Lancashire?
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 Lancashire council for a needs assessment.