South Lanarkshire

Home care in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire

Care at home in Rutherglen from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.

About Rutherglen

Rutherglen is a town in South Lanarkshire, in the G5, G42, G44 and G73 postcode districts. The nearest NHS hospital to Rutherglen is New Victoria Hospital, about 2 miles away, and Glasgow Royal Infirmary is about 3 miles away. Adult social care in Rutherglen is arranged by South Lanarkshire Council.

LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Rutherglen with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

Care at home in Rutherglen

  • Hourly care in Rutherglen: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
  • Live-in care in Rutherglen: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
  • Overnight care in Rutherglen: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
  • Respite care in Rutherglen: cover while a family carer takes a break
  • 24-hour care in Rutherglen: two carers sharing the day and the night
  • Companionship care in Rutherglen: company, outings and help with daily routines
  • Dementia care in Rutherglen: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home

Arranging care in Rutherglen

For a free needs assessment in Rutherglen, contact South Lanarkshire Council through GOV.UK.

More on paying for care near Rutherglen, and on hospitals across South Lanarkshire, is on the South Lanarkshire page.

Nearby towns and districts

  • Cambuslang
  • Giffnock East Renfrewshire
  • Partick Glasgow
  • Govan Glasgow
  • Uddingston

Questions

Do you arrange carers in Rutherglen?

Yes, LCH Care covers Rutherglen as part of South Lanarkshire. It depends on carers being available near Rutherglen, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.

How much does home care cost in Rutherglen?

In Rutherglen, 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 Rutherglen starts.

Can care start when someone comes home from New Victoria Hospital?

Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Rutherglen when your relative gets home.

Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Rutherglen?

For a free needs assessment in Rutherglen, contact South Lanarkshire Council through GOV.UK.

Care at home in Rutherglen

Tell us what is needed in Rutherglen, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.

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