How Much Does Homecare Cost?

It can often be difficult to find information about the costs associated with funding your own care.

Cost of Homecare

Most homecare is charged by the visit. 30 minutes is generally the minimum length of visit, and the length of the visit depends on what you need support with. For example, you might need slightly longer to help with your morning routines than you do to help you make a light lunch.

The care providers’ fees are generally inclusive of all associated costs; staffing and payroll costs, mileage, PPE, and care management, such as assessments, reviews and spot-checks, however it is worth checking this.

You’ll notice that shorter visits are relatively more expensive than longer visits, because there are fixed costs such as mileage and travel time that have to be reflected no matter the length of visit.

Clifton Homecare has a transparent pricing structure with no hidden costs, but some companies do charge extra for mileage, or even evening or weekend calls, so it’s always worth asking.

Costs fluctuate across the country, but as a guide, the prices below are a guide to the costs of our services:

Homecare Cost: Homecare visits start from £22.80 for 45 minutes or £30 for 60 minute visits.

Cost of Care Homes

Research from LaingBuisson showed that the average care home fees in the UK are roughly £35,000 per year.

However, people funding their care privately can expect to pay up to 50% more than the figure that local authorities negotiate with care homes. This is because they have greater purchasing power, meaning they can commission care cheaper than the cost of providing it. Some care homes therefore have to subsidise this by increasing their charges to private individuals.

For a high quality care home, with good investment in the environment, and pay and conditions for staff, you can expect to pay up to £60,000, or more, depending on your health requirements.

Labour shortages, un-capped energy bills for businesses, and inflation are all meaning care home fees are due to rise substantially in the years to come.

If you are looking for care homes, retirement living or a homecare provider, the link below may help. Lottie is a free service that helps to find these in your local area.

Find a Care Home or Homecare Provider by visiting the Lottie website – Lottie is a free service that helps families and retirees find the UK’s best care homes and retirement living communities.

We’re also on hand to answer any queries that you may have in relation to homecare fees and services.  Please don’t hesitate to get in touch: