Home care in Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Families in Scarborough can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Scarborough
Scarborough is a town in North Yorkshire, in the YO11 and YO12 postcode districts. About 59,500 people lived in the Scarborough built-up area at the 2021 Census. Scarborough Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Scarborough. Adult social care in Scarborough is arranged by North Yorkshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Scarborough with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Scarborough
- Live-in care in Scarborough: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Scarborough: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Scarborough: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Scarborough: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Scarborough: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Scarborough: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Scarborough: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Scarborough
For a free needs assessment in Scarborough, contact North Yorkshire Council through GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Scarborough, and on hospitals across North Yorkshire, is on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Seamer
- Filey
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Pickering
- Bridlington East Riding of Yorkshire
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Scarborough?
Yes. Families in Scarborough can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Scarborough, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Scarborough?
Hourly care in Scarborough 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 Scarborough Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Scarborough. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Scarborough.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Scarborough?
For a free needs assessment in Scarborough, contact North Yorkshire Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Scarborough
Tell us what is needed in Scarborough, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.