Emergency home care in Leeds
9 of the 228 home care agencies in Leeds offer emergency home care, of which 7 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 Leeds typically costs £25.50 an hour, based on 9 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £25 to £27.50. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Leeds of £25.50.
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 Leeds
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.
Competent Care Service Ltd
Cared4Leeds
Gemini Grange
Healing Hands Care
Helping Hands Leeds
Leeds
Local Homecare
Typical rates in Leeds
Median rate for each type of care, across the 228 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £25.50
- Usually £25 to £27.50 an hour9 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £27.12
- Usually £21.31 to £27.31 an hour3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,439
- Usually £1,175 to £1,675 a week8 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 Leeds?
Emergency home care in Leeds typically costs £25.50 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 Leeds?
9 of the 228 CQC-registered home care agencies in Leeds 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 Leeds?
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 Leeds council for a needs assessment.