Home care in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire
Families in Portlethen can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Portlethen
Portlethen is a town in Aberdeenshire; its postcode district is AB12. Woodend General Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 6 miles from Portlethen. Adult social care in Portlethen is arranged by Aberdeenshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Portlethen with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Portlethen
- Hourly care in Portlethen: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Portlethen: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Portlethen: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Portlethen: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Portlethen: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Portlethen: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Portlethen: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Portlethen
Aberdeenshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Portlethen: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Portlethen, see home care in Aberdeenshire.
Nearby towns and districts
- Peterculter Aberdeen
- Stonehaven
- Bucksburn Aberdeen
- Westhill
- Dyce Aberdeen
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Portlethen?
Yes, LCH Care covers Portlethen as part of Aberdeenshire. It depends on carers being available near Portlethen, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Portlethen?
Hourly care in Portlethen 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 Woodend General Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Portlethen. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Portlethen.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Portlethen?
Aberdeenshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Portlethen: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Portlethen
Tell us what is needed in Portlethen, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.