There are 42 home care agencies registered with the CQC in York, Yorkshire and The Humber. 31 are registered for dementia care and 6 offer live-in care. 1 is rated Outstanding and 28 Good by the CQC.
Of the 6 agencies with a rate on record, the typical weekday hourly rate is £32, with the middle half charging £28.50 to £35.88. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour.
Another optionSelf-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.
Median rate for each type of care, across the 42 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
Agencies based next door often cover this area too.
The typical home care agency in York charges £32 an hour on weekdays, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.
42 home care agencies in York are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
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. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.