Home care in Worcester, Worcestershire
Care at home in Worcester from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Worcester
Worcester, a city in Worcestershire, covers the WR1, WR2, WR4 and WR5 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 105,400 residents in the Worcester built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Worcester is Newtown Hospital, about 2 miles away. Adult social care in Worcester is arranged by Worcestershire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Worcester with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Worcester
- Hourly care in Worcester: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Worcester: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Worcester: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Worcester: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Worcester: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Worcester: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Worcester: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Worcester
For a free needs assessment in Worcester, contact Worcestershire County Council through GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Worcester, and on hospitals across Worcestershire, is on the Worcestershire page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Fernhill Heath
- Kempsey
- Malvern Link
- Droitwich Spa
- Great Malvern
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Worcester?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Worcester and across Worcestershire with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Worcester depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Worcester?
Care in Worcester is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Newtown Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Worcester when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Worcester?
For a free needs assessment in Worcester, contact Worcestershire County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Worcester
Tell us what is needed in Worcester, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.