Home care in Lichfield, Staffordshire
Families in Lichfield can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Lichfield
Lichfield is a city in Staffordshire; its postcode districts are WS13 and WS14. The 2021 Census counted about 32,600 residents in the Lichfield built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Lichfield is Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, about 1 mile away, and Good Hope Hospital is about 8 miles away. Adult social care in Lichfield is arranged by Staffordshire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Lichfield with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Lichfield
- Hourly care in Lichfield: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Lichfield: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Lichfield: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Lichfield: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Lichfield: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Lichfield: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Lichfield: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Lichfield
If you live in Lichfield, ask Staffordshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Lichfield, see home care in Staffordshire.
Nearby towns and districts
- Shenstone
- Burntwood
- Fradley
- Handsacre and Armitage
- Brownhills Walsall
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Lichfield?
Yes. Families in Lichfield can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Lichfield, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Lichfield?
In Lichfield, 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 Lichfield starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Samuel Johnson Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Lichfield when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Lichfield?
If you live in Lichfield, ask Staffordshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Lichfield
Tell us what is needed in Lichfield, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.