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How much home care do you need?

Working out how many hours of care a relative needs is one of the hardest parts of arranging care at home. Answer a few questions and we’ll estimate the weekly hours, a typical visit schedule and a rough cost — a starting point before you speak to agencies.

Personal careQuestion 1 of 6

Does your relative need help washing and dressing?

Getting up, washed and dressed — and ready for bed at night.

How it works

An estimate in three steps

1

Answer a few questions

Six quick questions about washing, meals, medication, mobility, nights and company.

2

Get an estimate

We estimate the hours of care a week, a typical visit schedule and an indicative cost — a guide to start from.

3

Take the next step

Browse CQC-regulated agencies, model the exact cost, or compare a care home if needs are high.

Not sure home care is the right choice at all? Take the care-type quiz.