Home care in Buckhaven, Fife
Families in Buckhaven can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Buckhaven
Buckhaven is a town in Fife, in the KY8 postcode district. The nearest NHS hospital to Buckhaven is Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Buckhaven is arranged by Fife Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Buckhaven with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Buckhaven
- Hourly care in Buckhaven: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Buckhaven: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Buckhaven: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Buckhaven: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Buckhaven: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Buckhaven: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Buckhaven: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Buckhaven
Fife Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Buckhaven: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Buckhaven, see home care in Fife.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Buckhaven?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Buckhaven and across Fife with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Buckhaven depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Buckhaven?
In Buckhaven, 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 Buckhaven starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Buckhaven when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Buckhaven?
Fife Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Buckhaven: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Buckhaven
Tell us what is needed in Buckhaven, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.