End of life care at home in Chatham
1 of the 38 home care agencies in Chatham offers end of life care at home, of which 1 is rated Outstanding. Palliative or end of life care at home keeps someone comfortable in their own bed, working alongside district nurses and the hospice team.
We do not yet have enough published rates to give a typical figure for end of life care at home in Chatham. The typical weekday hourly rate for home care in the South East is £28. Every agency that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
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 Medway
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.
Typical rates in Medway
Median rate for each type of care, across the 102 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Live-in care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,200 to £1,400 a week5 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does end of life care at home cost in Chatham?
Not enough agencies in Chatham have published a rate for end of life care at home yet. Home care in the South East is typically £28 an hour on weekdays. Ask each agency for a written price list.
How many palliative home care agencies are there in Chatham?
1 of the 38 CQC-registered home care agencies in Chatham offers end of life care at home, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for end of life care at home in Chatham?
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 Medway council for a needs assessment.