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Respite home care in Milton Keynes

18 of the 164 home care agencies in Milton Keynes offer respite home care, of which 11 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 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.

Live-in careDementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments1 filter, 3 agencies · clear
GoodOaks Homecare – Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementia30 min visitsDirect paymentsEnable Homecare
Hourly visits
£30 to £35 an hour
Live-in £1,100 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Milton Keynes
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,100 a week

Milton Keynes and North Bucks

Newport Pagnell, MK16
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of lifeEmploys carersCera Care
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

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 respite home care cost in Milton Keynes?

Respite 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 respite home care agencies are there in Milton Keynes?

18 of the 164 CQC-registered home care agencies in Milton Keynes 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 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.