End of life care at home in Staffordshire
15 of the 168 home care agencies in Staffordshire offer end of life care at home, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 10 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 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.
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.
Home Instead Senior Care
6A Market Street
Helping Hands Lichfield & Tamworth
Home Instead
Home Instead Leek and Moorlands
Home Instead Stafford, Cheadle and Stone
Senior Care Tamworth Ltd
Agincare UK Newcastle under Lyme
Custom Care (Cannock)
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 end of life care at home cost in Staffordshire?
End of life care at home 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 palliative home care agencies are there in Staffordshire?
15 of the 168 CQC-registered home care agencies in Staffordshire 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 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.