How do I pay for live-in care?
Private home care offers full-time support or flexible visiting care in your own home to enable you to continue to live independently for as long as you choose.
The cost of care in your own home will vary depending on your needs and how much support you require.
Private home care is often as affordable as the cost of moving into a care home offering one-to-one care support without the distress and upheaval of having to leave your home.
We can provide both short-term and long-term care plans to suit your needs and budget. Speak to a member of our team today for clear guidance and an accurate quotation.
How much does in home care cost?
Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question. The cost of live-in care varies, depending on your needs and preferences. The total cost is usually between £1425-£1725 a week, but give us a call with your requirements and we will be happy to give you an estimate.
It can be a complex matter and in many circumstances, people require care which they have not planned in advance and often this means they haven’t fully considered the matter of how to fund it either. As a result, many people do not get the right advice or receive the best care suited to their needs.
Read on for a straightforward guide to the costs and considerations you should make when deciding on care for yourself or someone you love.
Introduction to the cost of care
Whether you are paying for care in your own home, or paying for residential care, there are five ways to help fund the cost:
With state help, either local authority or NHS
With cash or investments
With an annuity
Using your house
Family help
Whatever your circumstances, we recommend that you follow our basic rules of preparing for care:
Make sure you are getting the sort of care you really want and need for now and in the future.
Get financial advice from a financial advisor before you start.
Sort out your legal position; get a power of attorney, sort out your will.
If you are unsure about live-in care speak to one of our existing clients for an honest account of how East West Care can help to improve the standards of your everyday life too.
