Cost of Home Care in Herefordshire
Home care services in Herefordshire can help your elderly relatives to maintain their independence and keep them living at home for the longest amount of time possible, when everyday tasks such as tidying and cooking become a little more difficult. Home care fees are usually charged on an hourly basis and average at approximately £26 per hour in Herefordshire. This figure will often rise and fall in relation to your relative’s location in the county, for example, more urban areas, such as Hereford, will often have a higher provision of home care services and thus be more affordable than in the surrounding, rural villages. Worked out as six hours a day, five days a week, full time home care fees in County Durham can rise to an average of £650 per week. This is lower than the UK average, however, it can quickly add up further if your relative requires more frequent or complicated care. In these instances, it may be worth looking into live-in care options, which average at approximately £1,279 per week in Herefordshire.
Specialist home care services in Herefordshire
Dementia care in Herefordshire
There are 10 home care companies that provide dementia care in Herefordshire. These include:
- Shaw Community Services Limited (DCA) – Herefordshire Branch
- SunCare
- Altogether Care
- Aspire Support
- H.M. Care Agency
Nursing care in Herefordshire
There are 0 Herefordshire home care agencies and providers that offer additional in-home nursing care. These include:
Mental health home care in Herefordshire
There are 10 companies that can provide Herefordshire carers for adults living with mental health issues. These include:
- Shaw Community Services Limited (DCA) – Herefordshire Branch
- SunCare
- Altogether Care
- Aspire Support
- H.M. Care Agency
Your questions answered on Herefordshire home care services
How many Herefordshire home care providers have the highest CQC rating?
3 care at home companies in Herefordshire have received a ‘Outstanding’ rating by the CQC. These include:
- Abel Care and Support Office
- Inspiration Care Domicilliary Care
- First Key Hereford
What companies can also provide live-in care in Herefordshire?
0 companies can provide Herefordshire live-in care services for the elderly, in addition to domiciliary/day care. These include:
Do any companies offer respite care in Herefordshire?
For when you’re in need of a break or the regular carer is unavailable, the following providers offer home respite care in Herefordshire:
- Shaw Community Services Limited (DCA) – Herefordshire Branch
- SunCare
- Altogether Care
- Aspire Support
- H.M. Care Agency
Can I get help paying for care in Herefordshire?
If your parents have savings of £23,250 or higher they won't be eligible for financial help towards the cost of home care in Herefordshire. Speak with the local authority in Herefordshire to arrange a care needs assessment if their savings are under this threshold.