Samfos Health
Sheffield, S5
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
£26.50 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Live-in care in Sheffield
16 of the 130 home care agencies in Sheffield offer live-in care, of which 13 Good. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.
Live-in care in Sheffield typically costs £1,488 a week, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,091 to £1,619.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,100 a week near Sheffield.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
The typical live-in agency in Sheffield
£1,488a week
About £77,350 a year
Hourly visits £25.32 an hour
A self-employed carer you choose£1,100a week
The typical live-in carer near Sheffield, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £388 a week less, £20,150 over a year
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90 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sheffield
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
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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.
90 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sheffield
Live-in, a week
typically £1,100
Hourly visits £18 to £25
Resume Healthcare Solutions Ltd
Sheffield, S9
CQC: Not yet rated
Hourly visits
£20 an hour
Live-in £1,250 to £1,500 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Home Instead Senior Care
Sheffield, S35
CQC: Good
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Pillar Nursing Placements Limited
Sheffield, S6
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £25.32 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
The Lowedges
Sheffield, S8
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £25.32 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Typical rates in Sheffield
Median rate for each type of care, across the 130 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £25.32
- Usually £21.50 to £26.25 an hour7 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £18
- Usually £16.75 to £18.95 a visit3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,488
- Usually £1,091 to £1,619 a week4 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does live-in care cost in Sheffield?
Live-in care in Sheffield typically costs £1,488 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many live-in care agencies are there in Sheffield?
16 of the 130 CQC-registered home care agencies in Sheffield offer live-in 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 live-in care in Sheffield?
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 Sheffield council for a needs assessment.