Cost of live-in care
Find out more about live-in care pricing
At Carefound Home Care we have a clear pricing policy so that you are able to easily understand and compare the costs of live-in care.
If you are exploring the cost of live-in care it is important to remember that residential care or a care home is not the only option. Live-in care can be an affordable alternative, allowing you to remain in the comfort and familiarity of your own home.
Our live-in care costs are based on a weekly inclusive price following a free assessment of your care needs in your own home.
How much does live-in care cost?
The cost of our live-in care depends on the level of support that you need, and whether it is for an individual or a couple.
Single person care
Full-time live-in care enabling an individual person to remain in the comfort of their own home, rather than moving into residential care.
From £1,750 per week
Couples care
Enables couples to remain together with the support of a dedicated live-in care professional, rather than paying for two beds in a care home.
From £2,150 per week
Additional costs
Food to a value of £45 a week for your live-in care professional, which can be included in your weekly shop or added to your invoice.
Excursions where your live-in care professional uses their own car and accompanies you on a trip out or carries out a trip for you (e.g. to the shops) are charged at 70p per mile.
Bank Holidays are charged at double time, and four additional days over Christmas and New Year are charged at time and a half, supporting our live-in care professionals to continue to work on these days.
What our prices include
As an outstanding care provider we have a unique reputation in our local areas, both for the quality of live-in care we provide and the level of training and support we provide to our carefully screened live-in care professionals. Although this means we are not always the cheapest live-in care service, we do everything we can to minimise the cost of live-in care.
When paying for live-in care, you’re not just paying for your live-in care professional. We provide a fully managed live-in care service, giving you the reassurance that you will receive care from a reliable, consistent team of live-in care professionals who are recruited, employed, trained and support by us. Our local care management team also provides ongoing input, advice, support and quality assurance, ensuring your needs are always met and any concerns or issues are dealt with.
Free assessment of care needs
Undertaken by our local care management team in your own home, ensuring your care package is tailored to your individual needs (free for care lasting more than 4 weeks).
Transparent pricing
A clear pricing structure to help you understand the costs involved in your care. This also enables you to plan for the future in the event that your care needs change.
No additional VAT or other costs
You do not need to pay VAT or other costs on top of our home care charges.
Employed care professionals
We employ all of our care professionals and take responsibility for rigorous checks and training. Their holidays, PAYE, sick pay, insurance etc. is also dealt with by us.
Trained care professionals
Our care professionals all complete our leading training programme which goes beyond mandatory requirements and includes supporting specialist health conditions.
Fully managed care
Our service is fully regulated by the CQC, our care professionals are matched to you, and your local care management team provides 24/7 coordination and support.
Contact our local team
We try to make the process of arranging your care as easy and straightforward as possible. Contact our local team today to begin your home care journey.
Inspected and rated
Outstanding by the CQC
Cost of live-in care FAQs
Is VAT included in the cost of live-in care?
Our live-in care services are not subject to VAT and so there are no additional VAT charges on top of our prices.
Is there a fee for assessing my care needs?
There is no fee for our local care management team carrying out an initial assessment of your care needs. However, we do charge a short term assessment fee in the event that your care service is to be delivered for 4 weeks or less.
Can I pause or cancel my care?
Yes - we simply ask for 14 days notice. This enables us to manage our live-in care professionals' routines and ensure a planned, effective transition for the client.
Is there a cooling off period?
You can change your mind and immediately cancel at any time within the first 14 days of signing your care agreement. If we have already begun providing the services, your only charges will be a short term care assessment fee of £200 and the fees for any care already provided. After the first 14 days, we simply need 14 days’ notice to cancel.
