Overnight care in Buckinghamshire
13 of the 127 home care agencies in Buckinghamshire offer overnight care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 6 Good. Overnight care is a carer in the house through the night, either sleeping and on hand if needed or awake throughout for someone who needs help in the night.
Overnight care in Buckinghamshire typically costs £27.50 an hour, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £25.38 to £34.88. That is about 7% less than 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.
Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers)
SYM Care Ltd T/A Visiting Angels South Bucks
Grace Hands Care Main Office
My Liberty Care Ltd
Pentagonia Healthcare Limited
Bucks Country Home Care Limited
Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe)
Care Resource Bureau Ltd
Cera Care Aylesbury
Poppy Cottage Limited
15 Catchpin Street
CVC Services Ltd
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 overnight care cost in Buckinghamshire?
Overnight care in Buckinghamshire typically costs £27.50 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 overnight care agencies are there in Buckinghamshire?
13 of the 127 CQC-registered home care agencies in Buckinghamshire offer overnight 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 overnight care in Buckinghamshire?
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.