Home care agencies in West Midlands
There are 1,488 home care agencies registered with the CQC in West Midlands. 1,172 are registered for dementia care and 205 offer live-in care.
Of the 66 agencies with a rate on record, the typical weekday hourly rate is £25, with the middle half charging £23.51 to £30.30. Live-in care is typically £1,675 a week. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour.
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Largest towns in West Midlands
- Birmingham (273)
- Coventry (123)
- Wolverhampton (113)
- Stoke-on-Trent (72)
- Walsall (65)
- Telford (56)
- Stafford (38)
- Worcester (38)
- Shrewsbury (37)
- Solihull (33)
- Cannock (27)
- Dudley (25)
- Hereford (25)
- Nuneaton (23)
- Oldbury (23)
- Rugby (22)
- Birmingham (21)
- Tamworth (19)
- Newcastle (18)
- Tipton (18)
- Sutton Coldfield (17)
- Burton-on-Trent (16)
- Bromsgrove (15)
- Smethwick (15)
- West Bromwich (15)
- Leamington Spa (13)
- Redditch (13)
- Brierley Hill (12)
- Kidderminster (12)
- Stratford-upon-Avon (12)
Agencies with published rates and good ratings
Choose your own carer in West Midlands
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.
Unique Senior Care
Unique Senior Care Coventry
5 Care Services Limited
All Aspects Care Limited
All Seasons Care Limited
Common questions
How much does home care cost in West Midlands?
The typical home care agency in West Midlands charges £25 an hour on weekdays, based on 66 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,675 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many home care agencies are there in West Midlands?
1,488 home care agencies in West Midlands are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for home care in West Midlands?
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. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.
Typical rates in West Midlands
Median rate for each type of care, across the 1,488 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £25
- Usually £23.51 to £30.30 an hour66 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £31.50
- Usually £25.25 to £32 an hour14 agencies
- Bank holiday hourly rate
- £36.38
- Usually £28.50 to £48.31 an hour4 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £19
- Usually £17.75 to £22.50 a visit7 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £25
- Usually £23 to £26 a visit5 agencies
- Sleeping night
- £260
- Usually £138 to £275 a night13 agencies
- Waking night
- £218
- Usually £187 to £234 a night3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- Usually £1,338 to £1,675 a week52 agencies
- Live-in care for a couple
- £1,600
- Usually £1,375 to £1,886 a week8 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer