Home care in Hungerford, Berkshire
LCH Care matches families in Hungerford with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Hungerford
Hungerford is a town in Berkshire; its postcode district is RG17. About 5,180 people lived in the Hungerford built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Hungerford is West Berkshire Community Hospital, about 10 miles away, and Great Western Hospital is about 12 miles away. Needs assessments in Hungerford are carried out by West Berkshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Hungerford with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Hungerford
- Hourly care in Hungerford: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Hungerford: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Hungerford: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Hungerford: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Hungerford: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Hungerford: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Hungerford: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Hungerford
West Berkshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Hungerford: apply on GOV.UK.
Hungerford is part of Berkshire: see home care in Berkshire for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Hungerford?
Yes. Families in Hungerford can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Hungerford, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Hungerford?
Care in Hungerford 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 West Berkshire Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Hungerford when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Hungerford?
West Berkshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Hungerford: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Hungerford
Tell us what is needed in Hungerford, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.