Home care in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Shanklin, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Shanklin
Shanklin is a town in Isle of Wight, in the PO37 postcode district. About 9,110 people lived in the Shanklin built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Shanklin is St Marys Hospital, about 8 miles away. Needs assessments in Shanklin are carried out by Isle of Wight Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Shanklin with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Shanklin
- Live-in care in Shanklin: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Shanklin: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Shanklin: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Shanklin: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Shanklin: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Shanklin: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Shanklin: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Shanklin
If you live in Shanklin, ask Isle of Wight Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Shanklin, and on hospitals across Isle of Wight, is on the Isle of Wight page.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Shanklin?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Shanklin and across Isle of Wight with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Shanklin depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Shanklin?
Care in Shanklin 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 St Marys Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Shanklin. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Shanklin.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Shanklin?
If you live in Shanklin, ask Isle of Wight Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Shanklin
Tell us what is needed in Shanklin, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.