Home care in Kelso, Scottish Borders
LCH Care matches families in Kelso with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Kelso
Kelso, a town in Scottish Borders, covers the TD5 postcode district. Kelso Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Kelso, and Borders General Hospital is about 12 miles away. Adult social care in Kelso is arranged by Scottish Borders Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Kelso with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Kelso
- Hourly care in Kelso: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Kelso: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Kelso: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Kelso: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Kelso: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Kelso: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Kelso: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Kelso
Scottish Borders Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Kelso: apply on GOV.UK.
Kelso is part of Scottish Borders: see home care in Scottish Borders for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Greenlaw
- Coldstream
- Newtown St Boswells
- Jedburgh
- Earlston
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Kelso?
Yes. Families in Kelso can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Kelso, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Kelso?
In Kelso, 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 Kelso starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Kelso Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Kelso when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Kelso?
Scottish Borders Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Kelso: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Kelso
Tell us what is needed in Kelso, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.