35 of the 46 home care agencies in Calderdale offer dementia home care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 25 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 Calderdale. The typical weekday hourly rate for home care in Yorkshire and The Humber is £27.50. 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 Calderdale?
Not enough agencies in Calderdale have published a rate for dementia home care yet. Home care in Yorkshire and The Humber is typically £27.50 an hour on weekdays. Ask each agency for a written price list.
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Calderdale?
35 of the 46 CQC-registered home care agencies in Calderdale 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 Calderdale?
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 Calderdale council for a needs assessment.