Home care in Salford
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Salford, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Salford at a glance
Salford has about 297,000 residents, and 12.6% of them, about 37,400 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 4,600 people in Salford are aged 85 or over. Salford is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 3,056 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Salford
- Hourly care in Salford: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Salford: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Salford: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Salford: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Salford: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Salford: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Salford: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Salford
Adult social care in Salford is run by Salford City Council. Ask Salford City Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
NHS hospitals in Salford include Salford Royal Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Salford
Tell us what is needed
Where in Salford, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Salford to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Salford
LCH Care matches families across Salford, including these 10 towns, villages and districts:
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Salford include BL4, M5, M6, M27, M28, M30, M31, M38, M41, M44 and WA3.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Salford?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Salford, including Eccles, Little Hulton, Swinton and Irlam, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Salford?
Wherever you live in Salford, 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. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Salford?
Ask Salford City Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Salford Royal Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Salford?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Salford?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Salford
Tell us what is needed in Salford, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.