Home care in Fakenham, Norfolk
LCH Care matches families in Fakenham with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Fakenham
Fakenham is a town in Norfolk; its postcode district is NR21. The 2021 Census counted about 8,390 residents in the Fakenham built-up area. Dereham Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 11 miles from Fakenham. Adult social care in Fakenham is arranged by Norfolk County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Fakenham with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Fakenham
- Hourly care in Fakenham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Fakenham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Fakenham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Fakenham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Fakenham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Fakenham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Fakenham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Fakenham
Norfolk County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Fakenham: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Fakenham, and on hospitals across Norfolk, is on the Norfolk page.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Fakenham?
Yes. Families in Fakenham can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Fakenham, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Fakenham?
In Fakenham, 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 Fakenham starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Dereham Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Fakenham when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Fakenham?
Norfolk County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Fakenham: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Fakenham
Tell us what is needed in Fakenham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.