Emergency home care in Rochdale
4 of the 49 home care agencies in Rochdale offer emergency home care, of which 2 Good. Emergency home care starts within a day or two, typically after a fall or a hospital discharge, and settles into a regular pattern once things are calmer. For a medical emergency, call 999.
Emergency home care in Rochdale typically costs £25 an hour, based on 3 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £22.50 to £30.40. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Rochdale 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 Rochdale
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 Rochdale
Complex Care Professionals Ltd
Dale Care and Support Ltd
Typical rates in Rochdale
Median rate for each type of care, across the 49 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £25
- Usually £22.50 to £30.40 an hour3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,613
- Usually £1,400 to £1,676 a week4 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does emergency home care cost in Rochdale?
Emergency home care in Rochdale 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 emergency home care agencies are there in Rochdale?
4 of the 49 CQC-registered home care agencies in Rochdale offer emergency 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 emergency home care in Rochdale?
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 Rochdale council for a needs assessment.