Home care in Smethwick, Sandwell
Families in Smethwick can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Smethwick
Smethwick is a town in Sandwell; its postcode districts are B66 and B67. About 56,300 people lived in the Smethwick built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Smethwick is Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Smethwick is arranged by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Smethwick with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Smethwick
- Hourly care in Smethwick: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Smethwick: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Smethwick: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Smethwick: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Smethwick: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Smethwick: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Smethwick: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Smethwick
For a free needs assessment in Smethwick, contact Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Smethwick, see home care in Sandwell.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Smethwick?
Yes, LCH Care covers Smethwick as part of Sandwell. It depends on carers being available near Smethwick, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Smethwick?
Hourly care in Smethwick 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 Midland Metropolitan University Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Smethwick when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Smethwick?
For a free needs assessment in Smethwick, contact Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Smethwick
Tell us what is needed in Smethwick, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.