Home care in Hemsworth, Wakefield
Care at home in Hemsworth from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Hemsworth
Hemsworth is a town in Wakefield, in the WF9 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 9,180 residents in the Hemsworth built-up area. Pontefract Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 6 miles from Hemsworth. Adult social care in Hemsworth is arranged by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Hemsworth with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Hemsworth
- Hourly care in Hemsworth: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Hemsworth: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Hemsworth: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Hemsworth: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Hemsworth: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Hemsworth: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Hemsworth: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Hemsworth
For a free needs assessment in Hemsworth, contact Wakefield Metropolitan District Council through GOV.UK.
Hemsworth is part of Wakefield: see home care in Wakefield for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
- Ackworth Moor Top
- South Kirkby
- Havercroft and Ryhill
- Grimethorpe Barnsley
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Hemsworth?
Yes. Families in Hemsworth can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Hemsworth, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Hemsworth?
Care in Hemsworth 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 Pontefract Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Hemsworth when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Hemsworth?
For a free needs assessment in Hemsworth, contact Wakefield Metropolitan District Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Hemsworth
Tell us what is needed in Hemsworth, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.