80 of the 111 home care agencies in Worcestershire offer dementia home care, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 54 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.
We do not yet have enough published rates to give a typical figure for dementia home care in Worcestershire. The typical weekday hourly rate for home care in the West Midlands is £25. Every agency that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
How much does dementia home care cost in Worcestershire?
Not enough agencies in Worcestershire have published a rate for dementia home care yet. Home care in the West Midlands is typically £25 an hour on weekdays. Ask each agency for a written price list.
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Worcestershire?
80 of the 111 CQC-registered home care agencies in Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire?
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 Worcestershire council for a needs assessment.