Home care in Portree, Highland
LCH Care matches families in Portree with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Portree
Portree is a village in Highland; its postcode district is IV51. Portree Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Portree. Adult social care in Portree is arranged by The Highland Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Portree with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Portree
- Hourly care in Portree: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Portree: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Portree: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Portree: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Portree: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Portree: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Portree: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Portree
For a free needs assessment in Portree, contact The Highland Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Portree, see home care in Highland.
Nearby towns and districts
- Mallaig
- Ullapool
- Fort William
- Inverlochy
- Dunmore
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Portree?
Yes. Families in Portree can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Portree, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Portree?
In Portree, 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 Portree starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Portree Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Portree when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Portree?
For a free needs assessment in Portree, contact The Highland Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Portree
Tell us what is needed in Portree, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.