End of life care at home in West Sussex
19 of the 197 home care agencies in West Sussex offer end of life care at home, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 15 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 West Sussex typically costs £30 an hour, based on 7 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £28 to £32.90. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in West Sussex of £30.
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 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.
DBAGZ Solutions Limited Crawley
Denise Care Limited
Dynamic Viewpoint Healthcare Limited
Everycare Midsussex
Helping Hands Chichester
Connect Care Services Ltd
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 end of life care at home cost in West Sussex?
End of life care at home in West Sussex typically costs £30 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 West Sussex?
19 of the 197 CQC-registered home care agencies in West Sussex 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 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.