Home care costs & fees
Live-In Care Costs in the UK
At Betty Stafford’s Care, we believe in complete financial transparency. Our core ethos is simple: the carer always receives most of the weekly fee.
Because all of our carers are independent and self-employed, they set their own daily rates based on your specific care needs and required working hours. A standard, fully inclusive live-in care arrangement can be established from £1,134 per week.
During your initial consultation, we will discuss your budget and agree on a plan that introduces the best possible carers within your financial parameters.
How Live-In Care Pricing Works
Live-in care pricing is generally based on a 10–12 hour working day. The total cost is comprised of the self-employed carer’s daily rate plus the Betty Stafford's Care platform introductory fee.
Live-In Care Fee Structure Breakdown
Full-Time Live-In Care Costs
Betty Stafford's Care fee: £27 per day
Self-employed carer rate (set by carer): from £135 per day, dependent on care needs
Total estimated weekly cost: from £1,134
Part-Time Live-In Care Costs
Betty Stafford's Care fee: £30 per day
Self-employed carer rate (set by carer): from £140 per day, dependent on care needs
Respite Live-In Care Costs
Betty Stafford's Care fee: £32 per day
Self-employed carer rate (set by carer): from £145 per day, dependent on care needs
Factors Affecting Your Live-In Care Costs
Self-employed carer fees fluctuate depending on the complexity of the home care support required:
Level of care needs: specialised care (such as advanced dementia support, palliative care, or mobility assistance requiring two people) will command higher daily carer rates.
Night waking support: many carers include 1–2 night wakes within their standard daily rate. If a client requires regular, disrupted night calls, some carers charge an additional night-wake fee, which is typically in the region of £10–15 per disturbance.
Bank holidays: self-employed carers generally charge double their standard daily rate for major public holidays.
Hourly Home Care Fees
Where we support clients with hourly care, we charge an introductory fee of £6.60 per hour in addition to the carer's hourly rates. Daily and visiting carers often charge between £18–25 per hour, which frequently includes mileage costs within their rates (depending on the distance to travel).
No Hidden Care Fees, Full Upfront Clarity
When we present you with a shortlist of available self-employed carers, any specific night-rate variations, holiday premiums, or additional charges will be explicitly detailed from the outset so you can make an informed choice.