Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO1
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £25.20 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
End of life care at home in Portsmouth
5 of the 54 home care agencies in Portsmouth offer end of life care at home, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 3 Good. Palliative or end of life care at home keeps someone comfortable in their own bed, working alongside district nurses and the hospice team.
End of life care at home in Portsmouth typically costs £25.20 an hour, based on 3 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £24.60 to £31.35. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Portsmouth of £25.20.
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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Another optionChoose your own carer in Portsmouth
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.
46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Portsmouth
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,090 a week
Typical rates in Portsmouth
Median rate for each type of care, across the 54 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £25.20
- Usually £24.60 to £31.35 an hour3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,300
- Usually £1,200 to £1,675 a week5 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does end of life care at home cost in Portsmouth?
End of life care at home in Portsmouth typically costs £25.20 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 palliative home care agencies are there in Portsmouth?
5 of the 54 CQC-registered home care agencies in Portsmouth offer end of life care at home, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for end of life care at home in Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth council for a needs assessment.