Home care in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester
Families in Ellesmere Port can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Ellesmere Port
Ellesmere Port, a town in Cheshire West and Chester, covers the CH65 and CH66 postcode districts. About 65,400 people lived in the Ellesmere Port built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Ellesmere Port is Ellesmere Port Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Ellesmere Port is arranged by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Ellesmere Port with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Ellesmere Port
- Hourly care in Ellesmere Port: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Ellesmere Port: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Ellesmere Port: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Ellesmere Port: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Ellesmere Port: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Ellesmere Port: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Ellesmere Port: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Ellesmere Port
Cheshire West and Chester Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Ellesmere Port: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Ellesmere Port, and on hospitals across Cheshire West and Chester, is on the Cheshire West and Chester page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Eastham Wirral
- Elton
- Bebington Wirral
- Bromborough Wirral
- Helsby
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Ellesmere Port?
Yes, LCH Care covers Ellesmere Port as part of Cheshire West and Chester. It depends on carers being available near Ellesmere Port, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Ellesmere Port?
In Ellesmere Port, 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 Ellesmere Port starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Ellesmere Port Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Ellesmere Port when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Ellesmere Port?
Cheshire West and Chester Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Ellesmere Port: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Ellesmere Port
Tell us what is needed in Ellesmere Port, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.