End of life care at home in Birmingham
17 of the 292 home care agencies in Birmingham offer end of life care at home, of which 13 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 Birmingham typically costs £24.05 an hour, based on 10 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £24 to £24.76. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Birmingham of £24.05.
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 Birmingham
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.
Annix Care
Blue Diamonds Professional Services Limited Office
Care2Home Ltd
Cherish Home Care Limited
Divine Intervention Home Care Limited
Goldcrest Heathcare Service (Birmingham)
Home Instead Senior Care
Midland Care Support & Enablement Ltd
Nationwide Care Services (Erdington)
Nationwide Care Services Limited (Birmingham and Solihull)
Nationwide Care Services (Northfield)
Grosvenor Health and Social Care Kingstanding
Linday Office
Attentive Community Care LTD
House of Caring Ltd
Living Waters Healthcare Services Limited
Typical rates in Birmingham
Median rate for each type of care, across the 292 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £24.05
- Usually £24 to £24.76 an hour10 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- A week, across the agencies with rates5 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 Birmingham?
End of life care at home in Birmingham typically costs £24.05 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 Birmingham?
17 of the 292 CQC-registered home care agencies in Birmingham 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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham council for a needs assessment.