Respite home care in North Yorkshire
19 of the 154 home care agencies in North Yorkshire offer respite home care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 17 Good. Respite home care covers a family carer for a few days or weeks, with visits or a live-in carer stepping in at home rather than a stay in a care home.
Respite home care in North Yorkshire typically costs £31.44 an hour, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £29.67 to £34.42. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in North Yorkshire of £31.44.
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 North Yorkshire
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.
Select Choice Community Support Ltd
Visiting Angels North Yorkshire and West
The Wilf Ward Family Trust Complex Care North
Avalon Harrogate Services
Avalon Northallerton Services
Avalon Scarborough Services
Avalon Skipton Services
Caremark (Harrogate)
Eldercare
Guardian Angel Carers York
Guardian Care & Support Ltd
JC Homecare
New Concept Care Selby
Thurston House
Town and Country Care (Whitby) Ltd
West Park Care
Agincare Orchid House EC
Typical rates in North Yorkshire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 154 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £31.44
- Usually £29.67 to £34.42 an hour6 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £30.50
- Usually £23 to £35 an hour3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,504
- Usually £1,225 to £1,698 a week7 agencies
- Live-in care for a couple
- £1,940
- Usually £1,738 to £2,060 a week4 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does respite home care cost in North Yorkshire?
Respite home care in North Yorkshire typically costs £31.44 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 respite home care agencies are there in North Yorkshire?
19 of the 154 CQC-registered home care agencies in North Yorkshire offer respite 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 respite home care in North Yorkshire?
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 North Yorkshire council for a needs assessment.