Live-in care in Cheltenham
6 of the 30 home care agencies in Cheltenham offer live-in care, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 4 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 Gloucestershire typically costs £1,638 a week, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,488 to £1,675.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,130 a week near Gloucestershire.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £85,150 a year
Hourly visits £32.88 an hour
The typical live-in carer near Gloucestershire, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £508 a week less, £26,390 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 Gloucestershire
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.
Saracen Care Services Ltd
Accolade Support and Care Ltd
Expeditions Living
Helping Hands Cheltenham
Hope Care Service Agency
Typical rates in Gloucestershire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 166 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £32.88
- Usually £29.88 to £34.57 an hour6 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,638
- Usually £1,488 to £1,675 a week6 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 Cheltenham?
Live-in care in Gloucestershire typically costs £1,638 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 Cheltenham?
6 of the 30 CQC-registered home care agencies in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?
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 Gloucestershire council for a needs assessment.