Live-in care in West Sussex
34 of the 197 home care agencies in West Sussex offer live-in care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 24 Good. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.
Live-in care in West Sussex typically costs £1,473 a week, based on 16 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,100 to £1,675.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,110 a week near West Sussex.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £76,570 a year
Hourly visits £30 an hour
The typical live-in carer near West Sussex, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £363 a week less, £18,850 over a year
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Choose your own live-in carer near West Sussex
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.
In Home Care Chichester
Nightingales (Chichester)
BodFem Care
Main Office
Pentacare (West Sussex & Hove)
AAA Care Solutions Ltd
Agincare UK Worthing
GoodOaks Homecare - Horsham and Crawley
Helping Hands Chichester
Helping Hands Worthing
Home Instead Senior Care Crawley
Home Instead Worthing and Steyning
Home Care - Worthing
GoodOaks Homecare
Nurseplus - Crawley
Radfield Home Care Crawley & Reigate
Typical rates in West Sussex
Median rate for each type of care, across the 197 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £30
- Usually £28 to £32.90 an hour7 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £19
- Usually £18 to £20 a visit4 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,473
- Usually £1,100 to £1,675 a week16 agencies
- Live-in care for a couple
- £1,650
- Usually £1,438 to £1,850 a week4 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does live-in care cost in West Sussex?
Live-in care in West Sussex typically costs £1,473 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many live-in care agencies are there in West Sussex?
34 of the 197 CQC-registered home care agencies in West Sussex offer live-in 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 live-in care in West Sussex?
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 West Sussex council for a needs assessment.