Understanding the cost of live-in dementia care can feel overwhelming at first. There are different elements to consider, and pricing is rarely one size fits all.
At Patricia White’s, our carers are self-employed and can provide live-in home care or visiting care. The nature of the service and the level of care required will affect the pricing structure for dementia care.
Rest assured 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.
What affects the cost of live-in dementia care?
At Patricia White’s, care is carefully tailored from the outset. This ensures that both the level of support and the cost reflect what is genuinely needed, rather than a fixed or standardised package.
The cost of live-in dementia care depends on the level of support required. Every situation is different. Dementia can progress over time, which means care needs may change too.
Factors that influence cost include:
- The complexity of care required
- Whether specialist dementia experience is needed
- The level of support during the day and night
- The location of the home
- The experience of the carer
Because every detail is considered, pricing is agreed with full clarity from the beginning.
What you are paying for
When considering live-in dementia care costs, it helps to look beyond the numbers. You are not just paying for support, but for care that feels consistent and personal.
- Dedicated support focused entirely on the individual, without being rushed or shared
- The same carer provides stability and becomes familiar with routines and preferences
- Care is delivered in a familiar environment, helping maintain comfort and independence
- A consistent presence that brings peace of mind for both the individual and their family
- Carers are carefully chosen to suit not just needs, but personality and lifestyle
Cost breakdown of dementia care
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 recommended 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 clients 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).
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 224708 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.
