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It can be difficult to find information about the finances associated with funding your own care. Read more about the care cost here.

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Cost of homecare

When talking about care cost, most homecare is charged by the visit.

30 minutes is generally the minimum length of visit and the length of the visit depends on what you need support with. For example, you might need slightly longer to help with your morning routines than you do to help you make a light lunch. 

The care agencies’ fees are generally inclusive of all associated costs; staffing and payroll costs, mileage, PPE and care management, such as assessments, reviews and spot-checks.

You’ll notice that shorter visits are relatively more expensive than longer visits, because there are fixed costs such as mileage and travel time that have to be reflected no matter the length of visit.

At GoodOaks, the cost of care is entirely personalised and depends on the unique needs of each individual. Factors such as the time of day, the number of visits required, the duration of each visit, the level of support needed and the number of care professionals involved all contribute to the overall pricing.
As every person’s situation is different, we provide tailored care packages to ensure the right level of support at a cost that reflects their specific needs.

Home care costs

Cost of care homes

Research from LaingBuisson showed that the average care home fees in the UK are roughly £35,000 per year. 

However, people funding their care privately can expect to pay up to 50% more than the figure that local authorities negotiate with care homes. This is because they have greater purchasing power, meaning they can commission care cheaper than the cost of providing it. Some care homes therefore have to subsidise this by increasing their charges to private individuals. 

For a high quality care home, with good investment in the environment and pay and conditions for staff, you can expect to pay up to £60,000 or more, depending on your health requirements.

Labour shortages, un-capped energy bills for businesses and inflation are all meaning care home fees are due to rise substantially in the years to come.

Useful resources

How do we choose our staff
  • The GoodOaks ‘Mum test’ explained
  • Our values and how we choose our staff
  • Training and standards

Founded by care professionals, we fundamentally understand the importance of that person walking through your front door. Here’s how we select our care professionals.

How does GoodOaks choose its staff?

  • The GoodOaks ‘Mum test’ explained
  • Our values and how we choose our staff
  • Training and standards

Founded by care professionals, we fundamentally understand the importance of that person walking through your front door. Here’s how we select our care professionals.
Choosing a homecare or care agency, our staff, care professionals, visiting care
  • What questions to ask
  • Where to research
  • Contacting providers

Ask for information, prices, ethos, CQC reports and for a face-to-face meeting. Complete transparency is important in care and you should feel comfortable asking any questions you want about the Company as a whole.

How do I choose a care agency?

  • What questions to ask
  • Where to research
  • Contacting providers

Ask for information, prices, ethos, CQC reports and for a face-to-face meeting. Complete transparency is important in care and you should feel comfortable asking any questions you want about the Company as a whole.