Emergency home care in Gloucestershire
14 of the 166 home care agencies in Gloucestershire offer emergency home care, of which 11 Good. Emergency home care starts within a day or two, typically after a fall or a hospital discharge, and settles into a regular pattern once things are calmer. For a medical emergency, call 999.
Emergency home care in Gloucestershire typically costs £32.88 an hour, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £29.88 to £34.57. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Gloucestershire of £32.88.
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 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.
Helping Hands Gloucester
Helping Hands Stroud
Windrush Care
Flexicare Newent and Ledbury Ltd
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 emergency home care cost in Gloucestershire?
Emergency home care in Gloucestershire typically costs £32.88 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 emergency home care agencies are there in Gloucestershire?
14 of the 166 CQC-registered home care agencies in Gloucestershire offer emergency 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 emergency home care in Gloucestershire?
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.