Home care in Stowmarket, Suffolk
Care at home in Stowmarket from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Stowmarket
Stowmarket, a town in Suffolk, covers the IP14 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 21,500 residents in the Stowmarket built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Stowmarket is Ipswich Hospital, about 12 miles away. Needs assessments in Stowmarket are carried out by Suffolk County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Stowmarket with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Stowmarket
- Live-in care in Stowmarket: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Stowmarket: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Stowmarket: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Stowmarket: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Stowmarket: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Stowmarket: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Stowmarket: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Stowmarket
For a free needs assessment in Stowmarket, contact Suffolk County Council through GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Stowmarket, and on hospitals across Suffolk, is on the Suffolk page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Needham Market
- Barking
- Elmswell
- Claydon
- Whitton
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Stowmarket?
Yes. Families in Stowmarket can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Stowmarket, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Stowmarket?
Hourly care in Stowmarket 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 Ipswich Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Stowmarket when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Stowmarket?
For a free needs assessment in Stowmarket, contact Suffolk County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Stowmarket
Tell us what is needed in Stowmarket, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.