Home care in Musselburgh, East Lothian
Care at home in Musselburgh from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Musselburgh
Musselburgh is a town in East Lothian, in the EH21 postcode district. The nearest NHS hospital to Musselburgh is Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France, about 4 miles away. Needs assessments in Musselburgh are carried out by East Lothian Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Musselburgh with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Musselburgh
- Hourly care in Musselburgh: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Musselburgh: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Musselburgh: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Musselburgh: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Musselburgh: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Musselburgh: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Musselburgh: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Musselburgh
East Lothian Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Musselburgh: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Musselburgh, and on hospitals across East Lothian, is on the East Lothian page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Prestonpans
- Tranent
- Dalkeith Midlothian
- Cockenzie and Port Seton
- Bonnyrigg Midlothian
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Musselburgh?
Yes, LCH Care covers Musselburgh as part of East Lothian. It depends on carers being available near Musselburgh, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Musselburgh?
Care in Musselburgh is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Musselburgh. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Musselburgh.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Musselburgh?
East Lothian Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Musselburgh: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Musselburgh
Tell us what is needed in Musselburgh, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.