Home care in Oban, Argyll and Bute
Families in Oban can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Oban
Oban, a town in Argyll and Bute, covers the PA34 postcode district. Lorn & Islands Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Oban. Needs assessments in Oban are carried out by Argyll and Bute Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Oban with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Oban
- Hourly care in Oban: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Oban: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Oban: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Oban: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Oban: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Oban: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Oban: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Oban
Argyll and Bute Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Oban: apply on GOV.UK.
Oban is part of Argyll and Bute: see home care in Argyll and Bute for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Inveraray
- Lochgilphead
- Tobermory
- Hunter's Quay
- Dunoon
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Oban?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Oban and across Argyll and Bute with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Oban depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Oban?
Hourly care in Oban 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 Lorn & Islands Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Oban when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Oban?
Argyll and Bute Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Oban: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Oban
Tell us what is needed in Oban, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.