Home care in Stroud, Gloucestershire
Families in Stroud can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Stroud
Stroud is a town in Gloucestershire; its postcode district is GL5. The 2021 Census counted about 26,100 residents in the Stroud built-up area. Stroud General Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Stroud. Needs assessments in Stroud are carried out by Gloucestershire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Stroud with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Stroud
- Hourly care in Stroud: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Stroud: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Stroud: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Stroud: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Stroud: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Stroud: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Stroud: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Stroud
If you live in Stroud, ask Gloucestershire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Stroud is part of Gloucestershire: see home care in Gloucestershire for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Stonehouse
- Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
- Painswick
- Minchinhampton
- Chalford
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Stroud?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Stroud and across Gloucestershire with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Stroud depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Stroud?
In Stroud, 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 Stroud starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Stroud General Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Stroud. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Stroud.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Stroud?
If you live in Stroud, ask Gloucestershire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Stroud
Tell us what is needed in Stroud, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.