Emergency home care in Milton Keynes
11 of the 164 home care agencies in Milton Keynes offer emergency home care, of which 9 Good. Emergency home care starts within a day or two, typically after a fall or a hospital discharge, and settles into a regular pattern once things are calmer. For a medical emergency, call 999.
Emergency home care in Milton Keynes typically costs £27 an hour, based on 7 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £25.10 to £27.25. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Milton Keynes of £27.
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 Milton Keynes
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.
Home Instead Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
Helping Hands Newport Pagnell
Oasis Care Milton Keynes
Paratus Partners
Shri Hari Care Limited
Starry Care
Milton Keynes and North Bucks
Caremark (Milton Keynes)
Jabacare Limited
Typical rates in Milton Keynes
Median rate for each type of care, across the 164 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £27
- Usually £25.10 to £27.25 an hour7 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,350
- Usually £1,325 to £1,588 a week7 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does emergency home care cost in Milton Keynes?
Emergency home care in Milton Keynes typically costs £27 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 emergency home care agencies are there in Milton Keynes?
11 of the 164 CQC-registered home care agencies in Milton Keynes offer emergency 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 emergency home care in Milton Keynes?
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 Milton Keynes council for a needs assessment.