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Respite home care in High Wycombe

2 of the 31 home care agencies in High Wycombe offer respite home care, of which 1 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 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.

Live-in careDementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments
Care Resource Bureau Ltd, High Wycombe

Care Resource Bureau Ltd

High Wycombe, HP10
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of lifeEmploys carersCare Resource Bureau
Rates not published
Area typical £29.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

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.

84 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Buckinghamshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week

The Gatehouse

High Wycombe, HP12
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeWandle Healthcare Services
Rates not published
Area typical £29.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

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 respite home care cost in High Wycombe?

Respite 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 respite home care agencies are there in High Wycombe?

2 of the 31 CQC-registered home care agencies in High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe?

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.