53 of the 285 home care agencies in Surrey offer respite home care, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 33 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 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.
Respite home care 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 respite home care agencies are there in Surrey?
53 of the 285 CQC-registered home care agencies in Surrey 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 Surrey?
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.