Respite home care in Oxfordshire
29 of the 166 home care agencies in Oxfordshire offer respite home care, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 22 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.
Choose your own carer in 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.
Ceeda Care Services
Ringstead Healthcare Ltd
Bluebird Care (Cherwell)
Mumby's Live-in Care
Saint Andrews Limited
Agincare Oxford
Alina Homecare Banbury
Bellevie Oxfordshire
Be Well Care Ltd
Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd
Brandon Trust Supported Living - Oxfordshire
Caremark (West Oxfordshire & Cherwell)
Centurion House
Elite Care Agency
George Springall Homecare Partnership
Helping Hands Oxford
Helping Hands Wantage
Henley Care Limited
Jes Care Services Limited
Olive Tree Services
OSJCT Isis Court
OSJCT Moorside Place
OSJCT Orchard Meadows
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 Oxfordshire?
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 Oxfordshire?
29 of the 166 CQC-registered home care agencies in Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire?
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.