Home care in Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Families in Ashbourne can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Ashbourne
Ashbourne, a town in Derbyshire, covers the DE6 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 8,850 residents in the Ashbourne built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Ashbourne is St Oswald's Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Ashbourne are carried out by Derbyshire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Ashbourne with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Ashbourne
- Hourly care in Ashbourne: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Ashbourne: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Ashbourne: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Ashbourne: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Ashbourne: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Ashbourne: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Ashbourne: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Ashbourne
If you live in Ashbourne, ask Derbyshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Ashbourne, and on hospitals across Derbyshire, is on the Derbyshire page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Wirksworth
- Hazelwood
- Mackworth
- Duffield
- Belper
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Ashbourne?
Yes. Families in Ashbourne can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Ashbourne, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Ashbourne?
Hourly care in Ashbourne costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from St Oswald's Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Ashbourne when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Ashbourne?
If you live in Ashbourne, ask Derbyshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Ashbourne
Tell us what is needed in Ashbourne, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.