Home care in Moray
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Moray, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Moray at a glance
Moray has about 94,700 residents, and 24.1% of them, about 22,800 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 2,750 people in Moray are aged 85 or over. Moray has about 42 people per square kilometre.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Moray
- Hourly care in Moray: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Moray: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Moray: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Moray: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Moray: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Moray: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Moray: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Moray
Adult social care in Moray is run by The Moray Council. Ask The Moray Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In Scotland, personal care from the council is free if the care needs assessment shows it is needed, whatever the person's age, income or savings, and NHS nursing care at home is free; the council may charge for other help, such as housework (mygov.scot). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
NHS hospitals in Moray include Dr Gray's Hospital and Leanchoil Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Moray
Tell us what is needed
Where in Moray, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Moray to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Moray
LCH Care matches families across Moray, including these 11 towns, villages and districts:
- Buckie
- Burghead
- Charlestown of Aberlour
- Cullen
- Dufftown
- Elgin
- Findochty
- Forres
- Keith
- Lossiemouth
- Rothes
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Moray include AB38, AB55, AB56, IV30, IV31 and IV36.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Moray?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Moray, including Buckie, Elgin, Forres and Keith, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Moray?
Wherever you live in Moray, 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. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Moray?
Ask The Moray Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Dr Gray's Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Is personal care free in Moray?
In Scotland, personal care from the council is free if the care needs assessment shows it is needed, whatever the person's age, income or savings, and NHS nursing care at home is free; the council may charge for other help, such as housework (mygov.scot).
Do you have an office in Moray?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Moray
Tell us what is needed in Moray, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.