Cost of Home Care
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.
With visiting care, a carer will come to your home at set points throughout the day or week to provide practical, physical and emotional support.
Prices start from £29.00 per hour
Visits lasting 30, 45 or 60 minutes
£4.25 call-out fee per visit
Live-in care involves having one of our wonderful, friendly carers live with you in your home and provide you with round-the-clock support and companionship
£1,779 per week for a single person
£1,779 per week for a couple
£275 per day for live-in respite care
Is home care cheaper than a care home?
In many instances, home care can work out cheaper than a care home. With our visiting rates starting at £29.00 per hour, 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. And, if you’re a couple, live-in care starts from £1,779 per week, which is a comparable per-person price to residential care.
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 starts from an expert, compassionate carer starts from £29.00 per hour, making it a viable option for those who would benefit from having someone pop in for regular scheduled visits. 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 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, starting from £29.00 per hour. We can even provide support from just 30 minutes per week if you just need a little bit of extra help here and there.
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
Call our team of experts to talk through your options and any questions you may have
Free home care assessment
Your local Helping Hands manager will visit you to discuss your care requirements
Find your carer
We’ll help to match you with a carer who meets your preferences and has the right skills
Fully regulated by the CQC / CIW
Here at Helping Hands, our home care service is fully managed and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
From your very first phone call to our friendly team, every aspect of your home care service is independently monitored and regulated by the CQC and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).
What does regulation mean?
Our service is regularly monitored, inspected and regulated by an independent body
Why do we choose to be regulated?
We know that being regulated gives you, the customer, full peace of mind about your care
How does regulation affect my care?
Independent regulation ensures that every aspect of your care is being undertaken properly