Home care in Whitby, North Yorkshire
Care at home in Whitby from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Whitby
Whitby is a town in North Yorkshire, in the YO21 postcode district. About 12,600 people lived in the Whitby built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Whitby is Whitby Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Whitby are carried out by North Yorkshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Whitby with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Whitby
- Live-in care in Whitby: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Whitby: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Whitby: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Whitby: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Whitby: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Whitby: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Whitby: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Whitby
If you live in Whitby, ask North Yorkshire Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Whitby, and on hospitals across North Yorkshire, is on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Scarborough
- Pickering
- Seamer
- Kirkbymoorside
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Whitby?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Whitby and across North Yorkshire with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Whitby depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Whitby?
Care in Whitby 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 Whitby Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Whitby when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Whitby?
If you live in Whitby, ask North Yorkshire Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Whitby
Tell us what is needed in Whitby, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.