Home care in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Care at home in Shrewsbury from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is a town in Shropshire, in the SY1, SY2 and SY3 postcode districts. About 76,000 people lived in the Shrewsbury built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Shrewsbury is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, about 2 miles away. Needs assessments in Shrewsbury are carried out by Shropshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Shrewsbury with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Shrewsbury
- Hourly care in Shrewsbury: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Shrewsbury: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Shrewsbury: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Shrewsbury: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Shrewsbury: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Shrewsbury: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Shrewsbury: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Shrewsbury
Shropshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Shrewsbury: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Shrewsbury, see home care in Shropshire.
Nearby towns and districts
- Harlescott
- Bayston Hill
- Wem
- Much Wenlock
- Horsehay
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Shrewsbury?
Yes. Families in Shrewsbury can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Shrewsbury, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Shrewsbury?
In Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Royal Shrewsbury Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Shrewsbury when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Shrewsbury?
Shropshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Shrewsbury: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Shrewsbury
Tell us what is needed in Shrewsbury, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.