Live-in care in Lancashire
37 of the 262 home care agencies in Lancashire offer live-in care, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 26 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 Lancashire typically costs £1,675 a week, based on 10 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,333 to £1,675.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,070 a week near Lancashire.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £87,100 a year
Hourly visits £25 an hour
The typical live-in carer near Lancashire, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £605 a week less, £31,460 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 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.
Home Instead Senior Care Lancaster
Routes Healthcare Burnley
Routes Healthcare Preston
SureCare (Preston & South Ribble, Fylde & Wyre)
Beyond Homecare Limited
Caregenics Healthcare
Plus Care Givers
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 live-in care cost in Lancashire?
Live-in care in Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
37 of the 262 CQC-registered home care agencies in Lancashire 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 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.