Home care in Rutland
LCH Care matches families in Rutland with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.
Rutland at a glance
Rutland has about 41,600 residents, and 27.0% of them, about 11,200 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 1,680 people in Rutland are aged 85 or over. Most of Rutland is classed as rural (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 106 people per square kilometre, so carers can have further to travel between visits and many families choose live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Rutland
- Live-in care in Rutland: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Rutland: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Rutland: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Rutland: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Rutland: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Rutland: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Rutland: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Rutland
Adult social care in Rutland is run by Rutland County Council. Ask Rutland County Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
NHS hospitals in Rutland include Rutland Memorial Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Rutland
Tell us what is needed
Where in Rutland, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Rutland to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Rutland
LCH Care matches families across Rutland, including these 2 towns, villages and districts:
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Rutland include LE15.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Rutland?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Rutland, including Oakham and Uppingham, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Rutland?
Wherever you live in Rutland, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Rutland?
Ask Rutland County Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Rutland Memorial Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Rutland?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Rutland?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Rutland
Tell us what is needed in Rutland, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.