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Emergency home care in Staffordshire

12 of the 168 home care agencies in Staffordshire offer emergency home care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 8 Good. Emergency home care starts within a day or two, typically after a fall or a hospital discharge, and settles into a regular pattern once things are calmer. For a medical emergency, call 999.

Emergency home care in Staffordshire typically costs £24.80 an hour, based on 7 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £21.50 to £30.88. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Staffordshire of £24.80.

A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.

Live-in careDementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments
CQC: Outstanding
Live-inDementiaEnd of life60 min visitsEmploys carersHome Instead
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own carer in Staffordshire

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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Staffordshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,060 a week
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEvolving Care
Rates not published
Area typical £24.80 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Freedom Support Ltd

Stafford, ST16
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £24.80 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Live-inDementiaEnd of life30 min visitsEmploys carersMidshires Care
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersHome Instead
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Live-inDementiaEnd of life60 min visitsEmploys carersHome Instead
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of life60 min visitsEmploys carersSenior Care Tamworth
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementia30 min visitsEmploys carersMidshires Care
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Typical rates in Staffordshire

Median rate for each type of care, across the 168 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£24.80
Usually £21.50 to £30.88 an hour7 agencies
Live-in care
£1,675
Usually £1,525 to £1,675 a week12 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

Common questions

How much does emergency home care cost in Staffordshire?

Emergency home care in Staffordshire typically costs £24.80 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 emergency home care agencies are there in Staffordshire?

12 of the 168 CQC-registered home care agencies in Staffordshire offer emergency 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 emergency home care in Staffordshire?

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 Staffordshire council for a needs assessment.