Patricia White’s live-in care pricing
We know that the cost of care can be confusing and it is important to understand exactly what you are paying for. Our aim therefore is to make our pricing as simple as possible so you can make an informed decision about the care for yourself or your loved one.
At Patricia White’s, our carers are self-employed and can provide live-in or visiting care. The nature of the service and the level of care required will affect the pricing structure.
Rest assured however that we regularly benchmark our pricing against a wide range of homecare providers to ensure we remain as competitive as possible for the first-class service we provide.
We pride ourselves on offering a truly bespoke and tailored service. For a free no obligation quote or for a copy our price list, please contact us directly
Cost Breakdown
All the details are agreed in advance so you know exactly where you are before you commit to anything.
Lifetime registration fee
We charge a one-off registration fee once you register with us. This covers our initial consultation, set-up requirements and enables us to maintain an active carer pool to provide care in as little as 48 hours.
Carer fee
We offer guidance around the recommend rates for the carers’ service, but as all Patricia White’s carers are self-employed, they will invoice you directly for their services and you are responsible for paying the carer at the end of each week.
Agency fee
The agency fee is the fee charged by Patricia White’s to ensure we continue to match our client’s with the perfect live-in carers on an ongoing basis.
Travel allowance
This should always be agreed in advance of the assignment. The live-in carer will charge for travel on their arrival and departure; this will be a maximum equivalent of a second class train ticket from London (or their starting location if closer) to the destination; and will be added to their invoice.
Bank holidays
Bank Holiday rates for both carers and Patricia White’s vary, this is similar across the care sector.
Additional components
Occasionally, a little extra help may be required overnight. In these cases, carers will charge a ‘waking fee’. Clients would also typically be expected to cover the cost of carers’ food and household utilities (energy, wifi etc).
The perfect carer
We only work with the very best carers the industry has to offer and ensure we match our clients with the most suitable and experienced carer we can, tailored to your individual needs. When matching carers to clients, we consider:
- The client’s needs and the carers individual experience
- Both party’s interests. Everything from pets to favourite cuisines
- Personality traits and social engagements
We pay attention to the finest of details because we know that it is the little things which can make all the difference.
Talk to our dedicated team of experts today
The standards set by Patricia White 30 years ago still remain today. Call our experienced team today on 01293 224712 to discuss your home care needs and receive a free no obligation quotation.
Or feel free to send us a message using our online enquiry form and a member of our expert care team will get back to you as soon as possible, typically within 24 hours.
