Home care agencies in Southampton
There are 43 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Southampton, in the Hampshire council area. 30 are registered for dementia care and 5 offer live-in care.
We are still collecting rates for Southampton: 2 agencies have a figure on record so far. Where an agency has told us its price it is shown on the card and dated. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care.
Across the wider Hampshire area the typical weekday hourly rate is about £30, which is the best guide until more Southampton agencies publish their rates. Agencies based in neighbouring towns usually cover Southampton too: a postcode search shows who does.
Choose your own carer in Southampton
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.
Clece Care Services Southampton Branch
Amberley Care
Bluebird Care (Fareham)
Careinmyhome Kent
Caring Hands Domiciliary Services Limited
Community Response Team West
Hants Healthcare
Lapis Domiciliary Care
Learning Disabilities & Autism, Bespoke Health & Social Care
Luv To Care Home Care Ltd
Mindful Care & Support Ltd
Observe Care Ltd
Progression Care Limited
Sagecare (Laburnum House)
Snowfields Care Head Office
South East Focus Care Limited
The Willows Domiciliary Care Ltd
Tru Caring
Verina Daly Care Ltd
Waterside Homecare Services Limited
We Care Together Southampton
Homecare1st Hampshire
Anavec Healthcare Solution Ltd
Typical rates in Hampshire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 331 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £30
- Usually £27.28 to £34.41 an hour19 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £35.50
- Usually £32.06 to £36.75 an hour3 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £23.50
- Usually £21 to £24.92 a visit7 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £29.25
- Usually £29.12 to £31.62 a visit3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,500
- Usually £1,225 to £1,675 a week23 agencies
- Live-in care for a couple
- £1,850
- Usually £1,845 to £1,850 a week3 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Who covers Southampton?
Agencies based elsewhere often work here. Search by your postcode to see everyone whose area reaches you.
Agencies within 15 km of SouthamptonOther towns in Hampshire
- Basingstoke (39)
- Fareham (35)
- Fleet (23)
- Winchester (23)
- Andover (20)
- Aldershot (16)
- Eastleigh (14)
- Farnborough (14)
- Havant (12)
- Alton (10)
- Romsey (10)
- Gosport (9)
Costs and funding
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Southampton?
The typical home care agency in Southampton charges £30 an hour on weekdays, based on 19 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,500 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many home care agencies are there in Southampton?
43 home care agencies in Southampton are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for home care in Southampton?
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. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.