Cost of Home Care in Cambridgeshire

The cost of home care in Cambridgeshire varies from £19.53 per hour for basic hourly care to an average of £151.45 per day for basic live-in care.

Considering the cost of care

Determining the cost of care involves various considerations, including the type and extent of care required. In Cambridgeshire, there are different types of home care available, each priced differently. From basic hourly care to live-in care, the cost is subject to change depending on the needs of the individual or the couple.

Understanding how care costs are set

On the PrimeCarers platform, all carers are self-employed, which means they set their own prices. The prices mentioned in this article represent averages of the advertised rates from carers within Cambridgeshire. For this reason, there is no definitive cost of home care; it varies depending on individual carers and the specific requirements of the person(s) in need of care.

The cost of hourly care

The average cost for basic hourly care in Cambridgeshire is £19.53 per hour. The word 'basic' refers to care that doesn't require any specialised skills or abilities from the carer. An example of basic care is when carers assist with feeding, bathing, grooming, and maintaining the personal hygiene of the care recipient.

However, if the care recipient needs specific skills or experience from the carer, such as knowledge of stomas or catheters, the cost of care can become higher. Other factors that could potentially raise hourly care costs include a carer having a driver's licence, having their own car, cooking skills, or being happy to care for couples.

Regardless of the care required, with hourly care, the carer is always actively working for the hours they are paid for.

The cost of live-in care

Live-in care costs more than hourly care as it involves a carer living with the person(s) in need of care, providing close attention and assistance throughout both day and night. The average price for basic live-in care within Cambridgeshire stands at £151.45 per day.

Live-in care does not imply a full 24/7 engagement from the carer. Typically, standard live-in care assumes that the carer will have breaks and a reasonable amount of downtime within the day.

As with the hourly care, if the carer has to exercise particular skills or carry out tasks requiring experience, such as caring for couples or assisting individuals with specific medical conditions, the cost of live-in care may increase.

Factors influencing the cost of live-in care

Unlike hourly care where the carer is generally engaged throughout the paid hours, the workload for live-in carers can vary drastically. Therefore, the cost of live-in care can fluctuate significantly based on the nature of the work.

For instance, a live-in carer caring for a couple can expect to work an additional 2-4 hours each day, and it's only reasonable that this extended commitment is reflected in the care cost.

Trustworthy care

While all the carers on the PrimeCarers platform are self-employed, rest assured that all have been carefully vetted by our team. Each carer undergoes a comprehensive checking process that includes Enhanced DBS certificates, ID checks, Right to Work checks, and a professional carer interview conducted by our qualified team.

Concluding thoughts

At the end of the day, the final cost of care is unique to each individual or couple and their specific needs and requirements. Our hope is that this overview gives you a clearer understanding of the average prices advertised by carers on the PrimeCarers platform serving the region of Cambridgeshire.

Ultimately, remember that the worth and value of quality, personalised home care, irrespective of the costs, are immeasurable.