Home care in Inverkeithing, Fife
Families in Inverkeithing can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Inverkeithing
Inverkeithing, a town in Fife, covers the KY11 postcode district. The nearest NHS hospital to Inverkeithing is Lynebank Hospital, about 3 miles away, and Queen Margaret Hospital is about 4 miles away. Adult social care in Inverkeithing is arranged by Fife Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Inverkeithing with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Inverkeithing
- Hourly care in Inverkeithing: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Inverkeithing: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Inverkeithing: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Inverkeithing: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Inverkeithing: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Inverkeithing: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Inverkeithing: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Inverkeithing
For a free needs assessment in Inverkeithing, contact Fife Council through GOV.UK.
Inverkeithing is part of Fife: see home care in Fife for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Rosyth
- North Queensferry
- Dalgety Bay
- Queensferry Edinburgh
- Dunfermline
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Inverkeithing?
Yes. Families in Inverkeithing can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Inverkeithing, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Inverkeithing?
Hourly care in Inverkeithing 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 Lynebank Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Inverkeithing when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Inverkeithing?
For a free needs assessment in Inverkeithing, contact Fife Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Inverkeithing
Tell us what is needed in Inverkeithing, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.