Home care in Ingatestone, Essex
Families in Ingatestone can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Ingatestone
Ingatestone is a village in Essex; its postcode district is CM4. The 2021 Census counted about 5,410 residents in the Ingatestone built-up area. Broomfield Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 8 miles from Ingatestone. Adult social care in Ingatestone is arranged by Essex County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Ingatestone with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Ingatestone
- Hourly care in Ingatestone: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Ingatestone: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Ingatestone: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Ingatestone: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Ingatestone: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Ingatestone: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Ingatestone: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Ingatestone
If you live in Ingatestone, ask Essex County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Ingatestone, see home care in Essex.
Nearby towns and districts
- Queen's Park
- Billericay
- Doddinghurst
- Shenfield
- Galleywood
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Ingatestone?
Yes, LCH Care covers Ingatestone as part of Essex. It depends on carers being available near Ingatestone, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Ingatestone?
Care in Ingatestone 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 Broomfield Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Ingatestone when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Ingatestone?
If you live in Ingatestone, ask Essex County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Ingatestone
Tell us what is needed in Ingatestone, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.