Respite home care in Liverpool
9 of the 100 home care agencies in Liverpool offer respite home care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 5 Good. Respite home care covers a family carer for a few days or weeks, with visits or a live-in carer stepping in at home rather than a stay in a care home.
Respite home care in Liverpool typically costs £28 an hour, based on 5 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £27.50 to £28.90. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Liverpool of £28.
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 Liverpool
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.
HG Care - Liverpool
Typical rates in Liverpool
Median rate for each type of care, across the 100 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £28
- Usually £27.50 to £28.90 an hour5 agencies
- Sleeping night
- £185
- Usually £140 to £193 a night3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- Usually £1,675 to £1,713 a week3 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does respite home care cost in Liverpool?
Respite home care in Liverpool typically costs £28 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 respite home care agencies are there in Liverpool?
9 of the 100 CQC-registered home care agencies in Liverpool offer respite 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 respite home care in Liverpool?
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 Liverpool council for a needs assessment.