Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean)
Cinderford, GL14
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
£42.66 an hour
Live-in from £1,600 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
End of life care at home in Gloucestershire
14 of the 166 home care agencies in Gloucestershire offer end of life care at home, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 12 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 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.
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38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Gloucestershire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,130 a week
Alpha Care Services
Cheltenham, GL52
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £32.88 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Gloucester Homecare Services Ltd
Gloucester, GL4
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £32.88 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Hope Care Service Agency
Cheltenham, GL52
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £32.88 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Principles Recruitment Care Agency Limited
Cirencester, GL7
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £32.88 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Flexicare Newent and Ledbury Ltd
Gloucester, GL2
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £32.88 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
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 end of life care at home cost in Gloucestershire?
End of life care at home 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 palliative home care agencies are there in Gloucestershire?
14 of the 166 CQC-registered home care agencies in Gloucestershire 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 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.