7 of the 7 home care agencies in Rossendale offer dementia home care, of which 7 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.
Another optionSelf-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.
Median rate for each type of care, across the 262 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
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.
7 of the 7 CQC-registered home care agencies in Rossendale offer dementia home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
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.