Home care in North Ayrshire
LCH Care matches families in North Ayrshire with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.
North Ayrshire at a glance
North Ayrshire has about 133,700 residents, and 25.1% of them, about 33,600 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 3,540 people in North Ayrshire are aged 85 or over. North Ayrshire has about 151 people per square kilometre.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in North Ayrshire
- Hourly care in North Ayrshire: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in North Ayrshire: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in North Ayrshire: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in North Ayrshire: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in North Ayrshire: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in North Ayrshire: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in North Ayrshire: 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 North Ayrshire
Adult social care in North Ayrshire is run by North Ayrshire Council. Ask North Ayrshire 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
The main NHS hospitals serving North Ayrshire include Arran War Memorial Hospital and Ayrshire Central 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 North Ayrshire
Tell us what is needed
Where in North Ayrshire, 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 North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire
LCH Care matches families across North Ayrshire, including these 10 towns, villages and districts:
- Ardrossan
- Beith
- Irvine
- Kilbirnie
- Kilwinning
- Largs
- Millport
- Saltcoats
- Stevenston
- West Kilbride
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in North Ayrshire include KA12, KA13, KA14, KA15, KA20, KA21, KA22, KA23, KA25, KA28 and KA30.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across North Ayrshire?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in North Ayrshire, including Irvine, Kilwinning, Largs and Saltcoats, 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 North Ayrshire?
Wherever you live in North Ayrshire, 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 North Ayrshire?
Ask North Ayrshire Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Arran War Memorial 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 North Ayrshire?
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 North Ayrshire?
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 North Ayrshire
Tell us what is needed in North Ayrshire, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.