Home care in Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Care at home in Harpenden from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Harpenden
Harpenden, a town in Hertfordshire, covers the AL5 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 31,000 residents in the Harpenden built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Harpenden is St Albans City Hospital, about 4 miles away. Adult social care in Harpenden is arranged by Hertfordshire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Harpenden with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Harpenden
- Hourly care in Harpenden: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Harpenden: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Harpenden: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Harpenden: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Harpenden: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Harpenden: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Harpenden: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Harpenden
For a free needs assessment in Harpenden, contact Hertfordshire County Council through GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Harpenden, and on hospitals across Hertfordshire, is on the Hertfordshire page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Redbourn
- Wheathampstead
- Sandridge
- St Albans
- Markyate
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Harpenden?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Harpenden and across Hertfordshire with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Harpenden depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Harpenden?
Hourly care in Harpenden 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 St Albans City Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Harpenden. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Harpenden.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Harpenden?
For a free needs assessment in Harpenden, contact Hertfordshire County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Harpenden
Tell us what is needed in Harpenden, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.