Home care in Elgin, Moray
Care at home in Elgin from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Elgin
Elgin is a town in Moray; its postcode district is IV30. Dr Gray's Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Elgin. Needs assessments in Elgin are carried out by The Moray Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Elgin with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Elgin
- Hourly care in Elgin: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Elgin: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Elgin: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Elgin: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Elgin: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Elgin: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Elgin: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Elgin
If you live in Elgin, ask The Moray Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Elgin, see home care in Moray.
Nearby towns and districts
- Lossiemouth
- Burghead
- Rothes
- Forres
- Charlestown of Aberlour
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Elgin?
Yes. Families in Elgin can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Elgin, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Elgin?
Care in Elgin is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Dr Gray's Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Elgin when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Elgin?
If you live in Elgin, ask The Moray Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Elgin
Tell us what is needed in Elgin, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.