Home care in Kelty, Fife
Families in Kelty can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Kelty
Kelty is a village in Fife; its postcode district is KY4. Lynebank Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 4 miles from Kelty, and Queen Margaret Hospital is about 4 miles away. Adult social care in Kelty is arranged by Fife Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Kelty with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Kelty
- Hourly care in Kelty: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Kelty: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Kelty: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Kelty: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Kelty: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Kelty: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Kelty: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Kelty
Fife Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Kelty: apply on GOV.UK.
Kelty is part of Fife: see home care in Fife for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Cowdenbeath
- Lochgelly
- Ballingry
- Dundonald
- Cardenden
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Kelty?
Yes. Families in Kelty can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Kelty, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Kelty?
Hourly care in Kelty 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?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Kelty. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Kelty.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Kelty?
Fife Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Kelty: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Kelty
Tell us what is needed in Kelty, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.