Home care in Kirkcaldy, Fife
Families in Kirkcaldy can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy is a town in Fife; its postcode districts are KY1 and KY2. The nearest NHS hospital to Kirkcaldy is Victoria Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Kirkcaldy is arranged by Fife Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Kirkcaldy with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Kirkcaldy
- Hourly care in Kirkcaldy: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Kirkcaldy: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Kirkcaldy: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Kirkcaldy: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Kirkcaldy: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Kirkcaldy: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Kirkcaldy: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Kirkcaldy
For a free needs assessment in Kirkcaldy, contact Fife Council through GOV.UK.
Kirkcaldy is part of Fife: see home care in Fife for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Dysart
- Kinghorn
- Cardenden
- Dundonald
- Burntisland
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Kirkcaldy?
Yes, LCH Care covers Kirkcaldy as part of Fife. It depends on carers being available near Kirkcaldy, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Kirkcaldy?
Hourly care in Kirkcaldy 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 Victoria Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Kirkcaldy when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Kirkcaldy?
For a free needs assessment in Kirkcaldy, contact Fife Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Kirkcaldy
Tell us what is needed in Kirkcaldy, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.