One of the first questions families in Solihull ask when they start looking into live-in care is simple: what does it actually cost? It’s a fair question, and the honest answer is that it depends on the level of support needed, but there are clear ranges you can plan around.
What Affects the Price of Live-in Care
Live-in care is priced around the complexity of care required rather than a flat rate. A carer supporting someone who is largely independent but wants companionship and help with daily tasks costs less than a package involving specialist support for conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s, or complex medical needs. Two-carer packages, needed where manual handling or round-the-clock specialist input is required, sit at the higher end.
Typical Weekly Costs
For families across Solihull and the surrounding areas — Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Olton, Balsall Common and Meriden included — live-in care typically works out more cost-effective than it first appears once you compare it properly against a residential care home, especially for couples who want to stay together at home. Unlike a care home fee, live-in care covers one-to-one support in your own home rather than shared staff across a facility.
Comparing Live-in Care to a Care Home
A residential care home charges per resident, and couples are typically charged twice over even if they’d rather stay in one room together. Live-in care is priced per household, which is often the detail that changes the maths for families weighing up both options.
Funding and Financial Support
Some families are eligible for financial support towards the cost of care, whether through local authority contributions following a care needs assessment, NHS Continuing Healthcare for those with significant health needs, or Attendance Allowance. It’s worth having this conversation early, since eligibility and the assessment process can take time. Our funding options page breaks down what’s available and how to check what you might qualify for.
Getting an Accurate Quote
Because live-in care is tailored to the individual, the only way to get an accurate figure is through a proper care needs assessment. We visit the family at home, talk through daily routines, health needs, and preferences, and put together a package priced around exactly what’s needed rather than a one-size-fits-all rate. You can see our current rates on our pricing page, or get in touch for a free, no-obligation consultation.
If you’re weighing up live-in care for a loved one in Solihull, our live-in care team is happy to talk through costs, funding, and what a package would look like for your specific situation.