Home care in Chesham, Buckinghamshire
LCH Care matches families in Chesham with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Chesham
Chesham, a town in Buckinghamshire, covers the HP5 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 23,700 residents in the Chesham built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Chesham is Amersham Hospital, about 3 miles away. Needs assessments in Chesham are carried out by Buckinghamshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Chesham with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Chesham
- Hourly care in Chesham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Chesham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Chesham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Chesham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Chesham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Chesham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Chesham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Chesham
If you live in Chesham, ask Buckinghamshire Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Chesham, and on hospitals across Buckinghamshire, is on the Buckinghamshire page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Amersham
- Little Chalfont
- Great Missenden
- Prestwood and Great Missenden
- Chalfont St Giles
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Chesham?
Yes. Families in Chesham can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Chesham, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Chesham?
Hourly care in Chesham costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Amersham Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Chesham when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Chesham?
If you live in Chesham, ask Buckinghamshire Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Chesham
Tell us what is needed in Chesham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.