Helping Hands Lichfield & Tamworth
Tamworth, B79
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
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.
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Another optionChoose 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
Helping Hands Cannock
Cannock, WS12
CQC: Not yet rated
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
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.