Live-in care in Sutton Coldfield
3 of the 17 home care agencies in Sutton Coldfield offer live-in care, of which 3 Good. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.
Live-in care in Birmingham typically costs £1,675 a week, based on 5 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,675 to £1,675.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,040 a week near Birmingham.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £87,100 a year
Hourly visits £24.05 an hour
The typical live-in carer near Birmingham, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £635 a week less, £33,020 over a year
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Choose your own live-in carer near 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.
Home Instead Senior Care
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 live-in care cost in Sutton Coldfield?
Live-in care in Birmingham typically costs £1,675 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many live-in care agencies are there in Sutton Coldfield?
3 of the 17 CQC-registered home care agencies in Sutton Coldfield offer live-in 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 live-in care in Sutton Coldfield?
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.