Home care in Buxton, Derbyshire
Care at home in Buxton from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Buxton
Buxton, a town in Derbyshire, covers the SK17 postcode district. About 20,000 people lived in the Buxton built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Buxton is Buxton Hospital, about 1 mile away, and Macclesfield District General Hospital is about 9 miles away. Needs assessments in Buxton are carried out by Derbyshire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Buxton with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Buxton
- Hourly care in Buxton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Buxton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Buxton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Buxton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Buxton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Buxton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Buxton: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Buxton
If you live in Buxton, ask Derbyshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Buxton, and on hospitals across Derbyshire, is on the Derbyshire page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Smithfield
- Whaley Bridge
- New Mills
- Bakewell
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Buxton?
Yes, LCH Care covers Buxton as part of Derbyshire. It depends on carers being available near Buxton, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Buxton?
Care in Buxton is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Buxton Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Buxton when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Buxton?
If you live in Buxton, ask Derbyshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Buxton
Tell us what is needed in Buxton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.