Home care in Prestwick, South Ayrshire
Care at home in Prestwick from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Prestwick
Prestwick is a town in South Ayrshire, in the KA9 postcode district. Biggart Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Prestwick, and University Hospital Ayr is about 5 miles away. Needs assessments in Prestwick are carried out by South Ayrshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Prestwick with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Prestwick
- Hourly care in Prestwick: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Prestwick: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Prestwick: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Prestwick: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Prestwick: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Prestwick: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Prestwick: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Prestwick
For a free needs assessment in Prestwick, contact South Ayrshire Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Prestwick, see home care in South Ayrshire.
Nearby towns and districts
- Ayr
- Troon
- Irvine North Ayrshire
- Kilmarnock East Ayrshire
- Mauchline East Ayrshire
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Prestwick?
Yes. Families in Prestwick can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Prestwick, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Prestwick?
Care in Prestwick 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 Biggart Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Prestwick. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Prestwick.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Prestwick?
For a free needs assessment in Prestwick, contact South Ayrshire Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Prestwick
Tell us what is needed in Prestwick, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.