Home care in Lochgelly, Fife
LCH Care matches families in Lochgelly with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Lochgelly
Lochgelly is a town in Fife; its postcode district is KY5. Lynebank Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 5 miles from Lochgelly, and Queen Margaret Hospital is about 6 miles away. Needs assessments in Lochgelly are carried out by Fife Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Lochgelly with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Lochgelly
- Hourly care in Lochgelly: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Lochgelly: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Lochgelly: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Lochgelly: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Lochgelly: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Lochgelly: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Lochgelly: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Lochgelly
If you live in Lochgelly, ask Fife Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Lochgelly 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
- Dundonald
- Cardenden
- Ballingry
- Kelty
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Lochgelly?
Yes, LCH Care covers Lochgelly as part of Fife. It depends on carers being available near Lochgelly, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Lochgelly?
Hourly care in Lochgelly 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 Lochgelly. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Lochgelly.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Lochgelly?
If you live in Lochgelly, ask Fife Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Lochgelly
Tell us what is needed in Lochgelly, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.