Home care in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Families in Lincoln can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Lincoln
Lincoln, a city in Lincolnshire, covers the LN1, LN2 and LN6 postcode districts. About 104,600 people lived in the Lincoln built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Lincoln is Lincoln County Hospital, about 1 mile away, and John Coupland Hospital is about 16 miles away. Adult social care in Lincoln is arranged by Lincolnshire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Lincoln with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Lincoln
- Hourly care in Lincoln: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Lincoln: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Lincoln: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Lincoln: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Lincoln: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Lincoln: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Lincoln: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Lincoln
Lincolnshire County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Lincoln: apply on GOV.UK.
Lincoln is part of Lincolnshire: see home care in Lincolnshire for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- St Giles
- Boultham
- Bracebridge Heath
- Nettleham
- Skellingthorpe
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Lincoln?
Yes. Families in Lincoln can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Lincoln, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Lincoln?
Care in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Lincoln. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Lincoln.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Lincoln?
Lincolnshire County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Lincoln: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Lincoln
Tell us what is needed in Lincoln, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.