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Home Care Cost Calculator

Estimate the approximate cost of home care in your area. Actual prices vary by location and provider — contact us for an exact quote.

Estimate Your Care Costs

Type of care:

Typical UK Home Care Rates (2026)

Care Type	Typical Rate	Notes
Weekday visiting care	£22–£30/hour	Most common arrangement; short visits often have minimum charge
Weekend visiting care	£25–£35/hour	Weekend premium is standard
Bank holiday care	£30–£50/hour	Double-time rates common
Live-in care (standard)	£900–£1,400/week	One carer, includes board and lodging
Live-in care (complex)	£1,200–£1,800/week	Dementia, MND, complex medical needs
Overnight care (sleeping)	£130–£200/night	Carer sleeps but available for emergencies
Overnight care (waking)	£180–£280/night	Carer awake throughout; for frequent night needs

Factors That Affect Cost

Location — costs are highest in London and the South East; lower in the Midlands and North
Complexity of care — specialist skills (dementia, MND, PEG feeding) attract higher rates
Time of day — early morning and evening visits may be priced differently
Minimum visit duration — many providers have a 30 or 45-minute minimum
Travel charges — some providers charge for travel between visits

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