Live-in care in Brighton and Hove
11 of the 53 home care agencies in Brighton and Hove offer live-in care, of which 6 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 Brighton and Hove typically costs £1,090 a week, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £943 to £1,243.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,100 a week near Brighton and Hove.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £56,680 a year
Hourly visits £28 an hour
The typical live-in carer near Brighton and Hove, set by the carer
A similar price, with the same carer every time and you choosing who it is.
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 Brighton and Hove
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.
Bluebird Care (Brighton & Hove)
Cheriton Homecare Limited
Hova House
The Private Care Company
White Heart Care Services
Agincare UK Brighton
Certain Care Ltd
10 STAR RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Bright Care East Sussex
Typical rates in Brighton and Hove
Median rate for each type of care, across the 53 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Live-in care
- £1,090
- Usually £943 to £1,243 a week4 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 Brighton and Hove?
Live-in care in Brighton and Hove typically costs £1,090 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 Brighton and Hove?
11 of the 53 CQC-registered home care agencies in Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove?
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 Brighton and Hove council for a needs assessment.