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Live-in care in Oxford

10 of the 45 home care agencies in Oxford offer live-in care, of which 8 Good. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.

Live-in care in Oxfordshire typically costs £1,425 a week, based on 11 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £990 to £1,660.

A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,050 a week near Oxfordshire.

Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers

The typical live-in agency in Oxfordshire
£1,425a week

About £74,100 a year

Hourly visits £28 an hour

PrimeCarersA self-employed carer you choose
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Oxfordshire, set by the carer

A live-in carer could cost about £375 a week less, £19,500 over a year

See carers near Oxfordshire
36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oxfordshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

Dementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments1 filter, 5 agencies · clear
1st Homecare (Oxford) Ltd, Oxford
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carers1st Homecare (Oxford)
Hourly visits
from £34 an hour
Live-in from £1,645 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own live-in carer near Oxfordshire

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.

36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oxfordshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
Hourly visits £18 to £25
CQC: Inspected but not rated
Live-inDementiaNightsCeeda
Hourly visits
from £12.50 an hour
Live-in from £820 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Live-inDementia30 min visitsEmploys carersDirect paymentsMidshires Care
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Typical rates in Oxfordshire

Median rate for each type of care, across the 166 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£28
Usually £25.25 to £33.06 an hour10 agencies
Live-in care
£1,425
Usually £990 to £1,660 a week11 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

Common questions

How much does live-in care cost in Oxford?

Live-in care in Oxfordshire typically costs £1,425 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.

How many live-in care agencies are there in Oxford?

10 of the 45 CQC-registered home care agencies in Oxford offer live-in 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 live-in care in Oxford?

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 Oxfordshire council for a needs assessment.