End of life care at home in Oxted
1 of the 3 home care agencies in Oxted offers end of life care at home, of which 1 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 Surrey typically costs £29.50 an hour, based on 11 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £26.50 to £33. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Surrey of £29.50.
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 Surrey
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.
Typical rates in Surrey
Median rate for each type of care, across the 285 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £29.50
- Usually £26.50 to £33 an hour11 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £36.12
- Usually £32.86 to £38.77 an hour4 agencies
- Bank holiday hourly rate
- £45
- Usually £44.62 to £47.15 an hour3 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £22.10
- Usually £19.38 to £23.38 a visit10 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £25.75
- Usually £24.25 to £27.25 a visit6 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,500
- Usually £1,300 to £1,675 a week21 agencies
- Live-in care for a couple
- £1,850
- Usually £1,499 to £1,850 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 Oxted?
End of life care at home in Surrey typically costs £29.50 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 Oxted?
1 of the 3 CQC-registered home care agencies in Oxted offers 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 Oxted?
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 Surrey council for a needs assessment.