End of life care at home in Lancashire
27 of the 262 home care agencies in Lancashire offer end of life care at home, of which 20 Good. Palliative or end of life care at home keeps someone comfortable in their own bed, working alongside district nurses and the hospice team.
End of life care at home 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.
Angel Care Leyland
Alcedo Care North West Lancashire
Astra Care Services Limited
Crisis North
Helping Hands Accrington
Helping Hands Preston
Home Instead Burnley
Home Instead Senior Care Lancaster
PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Beyond Homecare Limited
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 end of life care at home cost in Lancashire?
End of life care at home 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 palliative home care agencies are there in Lancashire?
27 of the 262 CQC-registered home care agencies in Lancashire offer end of life care at home, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for end of life care at home 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.