Home care in Strood, Medway
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Strood, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Strood
Strood is a district in Medway; its postcode districts are ME1, ME2 and ME3. The nearest NHS hospital to Strood is Medway Maritime Hospital, about 2 miles away. Needs assessments in Strood are carried out by Medway Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Strood with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Strood
- Hourly care in Strood: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Strood: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Strood: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Strood: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Strood: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Strood: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Strood: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Strood
If you live in Strood, ask Medway Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Strood, see home care in Medway.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Strood?
Yes. Families in Strood can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Strood, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Strood?
Hourly care in Strood 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 Medway Maritime Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Strood when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Strood?
If you live in Strood, ask Medway Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Strood
Tell us what is needed in Strood, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.