Home care in Felixstowe, Suffolk
Care at home in Felixstowe from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Felixstowe
Felixstowe, a town in Suffolk, covers the IP11 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 24,200 residents in the Felixstowe built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Felixstowe is Felixstowe Community Hospital, about 1 mile away, and Harwich Hospital is about 4 miles away. Adult social care in Felixstowe is arranged by Suffolk County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Felixstowe with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Felixstowe
- Live-in care in Felixstowe: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Felixstowe: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Felixstowe: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Felixstowe: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Felixstowe: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Felixstowe: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Felixstowe: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Felixstowe
Suffolk County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Felixstowe: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Felixstowe, and on hospitals across Suffolk, is on the Suffolk page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Trimley St Mary
- Harwich Essex
- Dovercourt Essex
- Parkeston Essex
- Martlesham
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Felixstowe?
Yes, LCH Care covers Felixstowe as part of Suffolk. It depends on carers being available near Felixstowe, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Felixstowe?
Hourly care in Felixstowe 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 Felixstowe Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Felixstowe when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Felixstowe?
Suffolk County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Felixstowe: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Felixstowe
Tell us what is needed in Felixstowe, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.