None of the 1 home care agencies in Wolverhampton says on its website that it offers end of life care at home, as far as we have found. Palliative or end of life care at home keeps someone comfortable in their own bed, working alongside district nurses and the hospice team. Agencies covering the wider Dudley area are listed there.
End of life care at home in Dudley typically costs £24 an hour, based on 3 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £23 to £25.75. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Dudley of £24.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
Another optionSelf-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.
Median rate for each type of care, across the 59 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
End of life care at home in Dudley typically costs £24 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
0 of the 1 CQC-registered home care agencies in Wolverhampton 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.
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 Dudley council for a needs assessment.