Home care in Oakham, Rutland
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Oakham, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Oakham
Oakham, a town in Rutland, covers the LE15 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 12,200 residents in the Oakham built-up area. Rutland Memorial Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Oakham, and Stamford & Rutland Hospital is about 11 miles away. Adult social care in Oakham is arranged by Rutland County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Oakham with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Oakham
- Live-in care in Oakham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Oakham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Oakham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Oakham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Oakham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Oakham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Oakham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Oakham
Rutland County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Oakham: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Oakham, see home care in Rutland.
Nearby towns and districts
- Uppingham
- Melton Mowbray Leicestershire
- Stamford Lincolnshire
- Corby Northamptonshire
- Weldon Northamptonshire
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Oakham?
Yes. Families in Oakham can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Oakham, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Oakham?
In Oakham, 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. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Oakham starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Rutland Memorial Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Oakham when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Oakham?
Rutland County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Oakham: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Oakham
Tell us what is needed in Oakham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.