Home care in Basildon, Essex
Families in Basildon can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Basildon
Basildon is a town in Essex; its postcode districts are SS14, SS15 and SS16. The 2021 Census counted about 115,900 residents in the Basildon built-up area. Basildon University Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Basildon. Adult social care in Basildon is arranged by Essex County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Basildon with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Basildon
- Hourly care in Basildon: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Basildon: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Basildon: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Basildon: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Basildon: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Basildon: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Basildon: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Basildon
Essex County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Basildon: apply on GOV.UK.
Basildon is part of Essex: see home care in Essex for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Laindon
- Langdon Hills
- Southfields
- Pitsea
- Great Burstead
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Basildon?
Yes. Families in Basildon can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Basildon, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Basildon?
Care in Basildon 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 Basildon University Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Basildon when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Basildon?
Essex County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Basildon: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Basildon
Tell us what is needed in Basildon, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.