Live-in care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
24 of the 120 home care agencies in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole offer live-in care, of which 20 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole typically costs £1,398 a week, based on 10 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,125 to £1,633.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,120 a week near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
The typical live-in agency in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
£1,398a week
About £72,670 a year
Hourly visits £32.25 an hour
A self-employed carer you choose
£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £278 a week less, £14,430 over a year
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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.
How much does live-in care cost in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Live-in care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole typically costs £1,398 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
24 of the 120 CQC-registered home care agencies in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council for a needs assessment.