Dementia home care in Buckingham
7 of the 7 home care agencies in Buckingham offer dementia home care, of which 2 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 Buckinghamshire typically costs £29.50 an hour, based on 13 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £27 to £32.50. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Buckinghamshire of £29.50.
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 Buckinghamshire
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.
My Liberty Care Ltd
ExemplaCare
Levante Agency
Buckingham Home Care Limited
Swan Court
15 Catchpin Street
Typical rates in Buckinghamshire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 127 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £29.50
- Usually £27 to £32.50 an hour13 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £36.20
- Usually £28.25 to £40.18 an hour4 agencies
- Bank holiday hourly rate
- £45
- Usually £38.88 to £45 an hour3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,650
- Usually £1,425 to £1,675 a week11 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does dementia home care cost in Buckingham?
Dementia home care in Buckinghamshire typically costs £29.50 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 dementia home care agencies are there in Buckingham?
7 of the 7 CQC-registered home care agencies in Buckingham offer dementia 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 dementia home care in Buckingham?
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 Buckinghamshire council for a needs assessment.