Home care in Rotherham
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Rotherham, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Rotherham at a glance
Of the 279,200 people who live in Rotherham, about 55,400 (19.9%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. About 7,060 people in Rotherham are aged 85 or over. Rotherham is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 974 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Rotherham
- Hourly care in Rotherham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Rotherham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Rotherham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Rotherham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Rotherham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Rotherham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Rotherham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Rotherham
Adult social care in Rotherham is run by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Ask Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
NHS hospitals in Rotherham include Rotherham General Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Rotherham
Tell us what is needed
Where in Rotherham, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Rotherham to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Rotherham
LCH Care matches families across Rotherham, including these 21 towns, villages and districts:
- Brampton
- Brinsworth
- Dinnington
- Greasbrough
- Kiveton Park
- Maltby
- North Anston
- Rawmarsh
- Swallownest
- Swallownest and Aston
- Swinton
- Thorpe Hesley
- Thrybergh and Dalton
- Thurcroft
- Treeton
- Wales
- Wath upon Dearne
- Waverley and Catcliffe
- Whiston
- Wickersley
- Wickersley and Bramley
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Rotherham include S13, S20, S21, S25, S26, S35, S60, S61, S62, S63, S64, S65 and S66.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Rotherham?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Rotherham, including Wickersley and Bramley, Rawmarsh, Wath upon Dearne and Maltby, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Rotherham?
Wherever you live in Rotherham, 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. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Rotherham?
Ask Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Rotherham General Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Rotherham?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Rotherham?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Rotherham
Tell us what is needed in Rotherham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.