Home care in Wem, Shropshire
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Wem, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Wem
Wem, a town in Shropshire, covers the SY4 postcode district. About 6,290 people lived in the Wem built-up area at the 2021 Census. Whitchurch Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 8 miles from Wem, and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is about 11 miles away. Needs assessments in Wem are carried out by Shropshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Wem with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Wem
- Hourly care in Wem: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Wem: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Wem: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Wem: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Wem: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Wem: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Wem: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Wem
If you live in Wem, ask Shropshire Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Wem, see home care in Shropshire.
Nearby towns and districts
- Ellesmere
- Whitchurch
- Harlescott
- Shrewsbury
- High Heath
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Wem?
Yes, LCH Care covers Wem as part of Shropshire. It depends on carers being available near Wem, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Wem?
Hourly care in Wem 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 Whitchurch Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Wem when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Wem?
If you live in Wem, ask Shropshire Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Wem
Tell us what is needed in Wem, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.