Home care in Thurso, Highland
LCH Care matches families in Thurso with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Thurso
Thurso is a town in Highland; its postcode district is KW14. Dunbar Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Thurso, and Caithness General Hospital is about 19 miles away. Needs assessments in Thurso are carried out by The Highland Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Thurso with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Thurso
- Hourly care in Thurso: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Thurso: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Thurso: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Thurso: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Thurso: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Thurso: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Thurso: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Thurso
The Highland Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Thurso: apply on GOV.UK.
Thurso is part of Highland: see home care in Highland for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Millbank
- Wick
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Thurso?
Yes, LCH Care covers Thurso as part of Highland. It depends on carers being available near Thurso, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Thurso?
In Thurso, 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 Thurso starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Dunbar Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Thurso when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Thurso?
The Highland Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Thurso: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Thurso
Tell us what is needed in Thurso, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.