Home care in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Stranraer, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Stranraer
Stranraer is a town in Dumfries and Galloway; its postcode district is DG9. The nearest NHS hospital to Stranraer is Galloway Community Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Stranraer are carried out by Dumfries and Galloway Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Stranraer with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Stranraer
- Hourly care in Stranraer: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Stranraer: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Stranraer: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Stranraer: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Stranraer: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Stranraer: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Stranraer: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Stranraer
If you live in Stranraer, ask Dumfries and Galloway Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Stranraer, and on hospitals across Dumfries and Galloway, is on the Dumfries and Galloway page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Newton Stewart
- Monreith
- Wigtown
- Girvan South Ayrshire
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Stranraer?
Yes. Families in Stranraer can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Stranraer, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Stranraer?
In Stranraer, 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 Stranraer starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Galloway Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Stranraer. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Stranraer.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Stranraer?
If you live in Stranraer, ask Dumfries and Galloway Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Stranraer
Tell us what is needed in Stranraer, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.