1st Homecare (Oxford) Ltd
Oxford, OX4
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
from £34 an hour
Live-in from £1,645 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Respite home care in Oxford
8 of the 45 home care agencies in Oxford offer respite home care, of which 6 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 Oxfordshire typically costs £28 an hour, based on 10 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £25.25 to £33.06. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Oxfordshire of £28.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
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36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oxfordshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,050 a week
Ceeda Care Services
Oxford, OX4
CQC: Inspected but not rated
Hourly visits
from £12.50 an hour
Live-in from £820 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd
Oxford, OX4
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,160 a week
Live-in from £1,160 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Helping Hands Oxford
Oxford, OX4
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Jes Care Services Limited
Oxford, OX2
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £28 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Oxford Private Care
Oxford, OX2
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £28 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Oxford Branch
Oxford, OX4
CQC: Requires improvement
Rates not published
Area typical £28 an hour
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 respite home care cost in Oxford?
Respite home care in Oxfordshire typically costs £28 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 Oxford?
8 of the 45 CQC-registered home care agencies in Oxford 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 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.