Home care in Walkden, Salford
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Walkden, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Walkden
Walkden, a town in Salford, covers the M28 and M38 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 18,700 residents in the Walkden built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Walkden is Royal Bolton Hospital, about 2 miles away. Adult social care in Walkden is arranged by Salford City Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Walkden with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Walkden
- Hourly care in Walkden: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Walkden: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Walkden: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Walkden: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Walkden: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Walkden: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Walkden: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Walkden
Salford City Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Walkden: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Walkden, see home care in Salford.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Walkden?
Yes, LCH Care covers Walkden as part of Salford. It depends on carers being available near Walkden, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Walkden?
In Walkden, 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 Walkden starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Royal Bolton Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Walkden. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Walkden.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Walkden?
Salford City Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Walkden: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Walkden
Tell us what is needed in Walkden, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.