Emergency home care in Swindon
3 of the 51 home care agencies in Swindon offer emergency home care, of which 2 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.
We do not yet have enough published rates to give a typical figure for emergency home care in Swindon. The typical weekday hourly rate for home care in the South West is £30. Every agency that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
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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Typical rates in Swindon
Median rate for each type of care, across the 51 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Live-in care
- £1,498
- Usually £1,321 to £1,544 a week4 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 Swindon?
Not enough agencies in Swindon have published a rate for emergency home care yet. Home care in the South West is typically £30 an hour on weekdays. Ask each agency for a written price list.
How many emergency home care agencies are there in Swindon?
3 of the 51 CQC-registered home care agencies in Swindon 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 Swindon?
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 Swindon council for a needs assessment.