North Shropshire Homecare Limited
Whitchurch, SY13
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
£35 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
End of life care at home in Shropshire
6 of the 81 home care agencies in Shropshire offer end of life care at home, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 4 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 Shropshire typically costs £30 an hour, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £27.25 to £32.75. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Shropshire of £30.
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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58 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Shropshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,050 a week
Home Instead, Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Wem
Shrewsbury, SY2
CQC: Outstanding
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Salopian Care
Market Drayton, TF9
CQC: Outstanding
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Anchorage Care Group
Shrewsbury, SY5
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Bluebird Care Oswestry
Oswestry, SY11
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
New Dawn Care Agency Ltd
Craven Arms, SY7
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Typical rates in Shropshire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 81 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £30
- Usually £27.25 to £32.75 an hour4 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 Shropshire?
End of life care at home in Shropshire typically costs £30 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 Shropshire?
6 of the 81 CQC-registered home care agencies in Shropshire 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 Shropshire?
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 Shropshire council for a needs assessment.