Helping Hands Shrewsbury & Telford
Shrewsbury, SY1
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Dementia home care in Shrewsbury
29 of the 37 home care agencies in Shrewsbury offer dementia home care, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 17 Good. A dementia home care agency is registered with the CQC to support people living with dementia in their own homes, with carers trained for it and visits planned around routine.
Dementia home care 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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Another optionChoose your own carer in Shropshire
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.
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
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 dementia home care cost in Shrewsbury?
Dementia home care 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 dementia home care agencies are there in Shrewsbury?
29 of the 37 CQC-registered home care agencies in Shrewsbury offer dementia home 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 dementia home care in Shrewsbury?
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.