Home care in South Ayrshire
LCH Care matches families in South 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.
South Ayrshire at a glance
Of the 112,300 people who live in South Ayrshire, about 31,400 (28.0%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. About 3,960 people in South Ayrshire are aged 85 or over. South Ayrshire has about 92 people per square kilometre.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in South Ayrshire
- Hourly care in South Ayrshire: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in South Ayrshire: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in South Ayrshire: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in South Ayrshire: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in South Ayrshire: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in South Ayrshire: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in South 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 South Ayrshire
Adult social care in South Ayrshire is run by South Ayrshire Council. Ask South 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 South Ayrshire include University Hospital Ayr. 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 South Ayrshire
Tell us what is needed
Where in South 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 South 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 South Ayrshire
LCH Care matches families across South Ayrshire, including these 5 towns, villages and districts:
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in South Ayrshire include KA7, KA8, KA9, KA10, KA19 and KA26.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across South Ayrshire?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in South Ayrshire, including Ayr, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon, 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 South Ayrshire?
Wherever you live in South 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 South Ayrshire?
Ask South Ayrshire Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves University Hospital Ayr?
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 South 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 South 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 South Ayrshire
Tell us what is needed in South Ayrshire, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.