How much does homecare cost?
We pride ourselves on our prices being clear and upfront, with no hidden costs. That way, there are no surprises further on down the road.
Visiting care costs
Live-in care costs
Is home care cheaper than a care home?
Home care is a great alternative to relocating to a care home. With our visiting rates, having a few regular visits at the times that suit you can be a cost-effective way of receiving the support you need whilst continuing to enjoy your own home. If you’re a couple, our live-in care can be a beneficial alternative to residential care homes. Contact us today for a quote and we’ll be open and transparent about our prices.
You can remain in the comfort of your own home
You have full control over your meal times and preferences
One-to-one, 24-hour care from your own dedicated carer
You can continue with your preferred lifestyle and routines
Your friends and family can visit as much as they like
A fully managed home care service
Home care can make a positive difference to your physical and mental well-being.
You may think you’re doing fine and don’t need a carer to support you, but the positive comments we get from so many of our customers and their families shows that having a carer come into your home really is an advantage. In fact, most of our customers end up wondering how they ever managed without them!
It’s not just the practical benefits either, although you and your loved ones will no doubt notice the improvement in your lifestyle; it’s as much about the way that other person can make you feel. Having someone there who has time to sit and chat, ask how you’ve been and laugh with you is as valuable as all the practical care help.
Home care costs per day
We’ll always ensure you receive a fully personalised care plan that gives you value for money.
With a care plan that’s tailored specifically to you and your needs, you can be confident you’ll always be getting the right type and level of support for your personal circumstances. Visiting care provides an expert, compassionate and skilled carer who can pop in for regularly scheduled visits, making this a viable option for many. Our customers appreciate that we are:
Upfront and transparent
We’re completely upfront and transparent about our home care costs. There are no hidden fees, unexpected add-ons or lengthy notice periods.
Not a care agency
Because we’re not a care agency, you don’t have to worry about agency fees or retainers, and you can rest assured there’ll be no extra fees tagged on
Accept direct payments
If you’re receiving funding through social services and have opted for direct payments, we’re able to accept top-ups to these payments
Paying for home care
In England, the threshold above which you’ll have to pay for your care in full is £23,250.
If your assets, including most investments and savings, are greater than £23,250, your local authority will consider you able to pay for your care yourself. It is worth noting that for integrated care within your own home, the value of your property will not be taken into account.
If you’re uncertain about your status, you can request a Financial Assessment from your local council to see if you qualify for help towards your care costs.
Can I pay for hourly home care?
We offer compassionate visiting care from as little as 30 minutes per week.
If you’re at the early stages of your care journey, you might not need care on a regular basis. We offer hourly care to suit your needs, routines and schedule. We can even provide support from just 30 minutes per week if you just need a little bit of extra help here and there. With this in mind, contact our friendly staff to get a full price breakdown of our rates.
Can I receive financial support to help pay for my homecare?
We know that it can be hard to understand what care funding you might be entitled to.
Depending on your personal circumstances, there may be public funding or benefits available to you, or other finance options. Most of our customers fund their care privately or via direct payments. If you’re funding care yourself, we do recommend that you first research whether any benefits are available to you. There are benefits available to those who meet the criteria, which are related to the value of your assets.
Amazing carers, delivering quality care
We only hire the most kind, compassionate and dedicated people to our care teams, because we believe these are essential characteristics for a great carer.
When they join us, every carer receives our industry-leading training, which equips them to provide a wide range of care services to people with varying needs. They’ll then continue to participate in regular refresher courses to ensure their knowledge and skillset are always up to date with the latest care industry standards.
Kind and compassionate
At Helping Hands, we have a rigorous recruitment process which means we only hire kind, empathetic carers who share our person-centred family values
Directly employed by us
We directly employ all of our carers, so we take full responsibility for managing their workload, maintaining their wellbeing and paying them
Expertly trained and fully vetted
Every carer is fully DBS-checked and receives our industry-renowned training which equips them to provide a wide range of specialist care services
How to arrange home care
We know that arranging care can be a daunting process, which is why we focus on making it incredibly straightforward to organise support with us. Call our team today to begin your journey.
Speak to our team
Our friendly, knowledgeable team can answer your questions and talk you through your options. We are available 7 days a week.
Book a free care assessment
Your local Helping Hands care manager will visit you to understand your needs and preferences and discuss how we can help. We can visit you at home, in hospital or even a care home to carry out the care assessment.
Confirm your care package
We create a tailored care plan for you to review. Once you’ve agreed the plan, we can organise care in as little as 24 hours.
A fully regulated home care provider
Here at Helping Hands, our service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)
This means we need to consistently meet high standards and are monitored by our regulators.
Why is being a regulated care provider important?
Independent inspections of our service, giving you peace of mind
Fully vetted, high-quality carers
Guaranteed training and development for our staff
Cost of home care FAQs
Home care is where, rather than moving into a shared care home, your carers will come to you in your own home and provide the specialist one-to-one support that you need.
There may be financial support options available to you to assist you with the cost of home care. Alternatively, you may find that moving into residential care might be more affordable