Home care in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire
Families in Houghton Regis can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Houghton Regis
Houghton Regis is a town in Bedfordshire; its postcode districts are LU5 and LU6. About 18,800 people lived in the Houghton Regis built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Houghton Regis is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, about 2 miles away. Needs assessments in Houghton Regis are carried out by Central Bedfordshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Houghton Regis with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Houghton Regis
- Hourly care in Houghton Regis: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Houghton Regis: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Houghton Regis: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Houghton Regis: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Houghton Regis: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Houghton Regis: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Houghton Regis: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Houghton Regis
For a free needs assessment in Houghton Regis, contact Central Bedfordshire Council through GOV.UK.
Houghton Regis is part of Bedfordshire: see home care in Bedfordshire for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Dunstable
- Leagrave
- Toddington
- Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
- Caddington
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Houghton Regis?
Yes, LCH Care covers Houghton Regis as part of Bedfordshire. It depends on carers being available near Houghton Regis, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Houghton Regis?
Hourly care in Houghton Regis 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 Luton and Dunstable Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Houghton Regis when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Houghton Regis?
For a free needs assessment in Houghton Regis, contact Central Bedfordshire Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Houghton Regis
Tell us what is needed in Houghton Regis, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.