Home care prices at SereneCare
Honest pricing for care at home
When you are looking into care for a loved one, the last thing you need is confusing costs or unexpected extras. At SereneCare, we believe in transparent, honest home care prices, so you know exactly what to expect from the very first conversation.
Our care at home fees cover everything: the visit, the travel, the care planning, and the ongoing support of a dedicated care expert. There are no joining fees, no hidden charges, and no obligation to commit before you are ready.
Whether you need a little help at home a few times a week, specialist dementia care, or full-time live-in care, our pricing is structured to give you the right level of support without the premium costs of a large care agency.
Our care at home prices
Flexible visiting care
Short, regular visits to support daily life at home. Each visit covers personal care, medication support, and practical help, and lasts between 30 and 60 minutes. Travel and care planning are always included in the price.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Weekday care | £32 per hour |
| Weekend care | £36 per hour |
| Bank holidays | £48 per hour |
Live-in care (24/7 support)
Full-time care from a dedicated care expert who lives in the home. Ideal for individuals who need consistent, round-the-clock support, including those living with dementia, complex conditions, or significant mobility challenges. For many families, live-in care compares favourably with care home fees, with the added comfort of staying in familiar surroundings.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Standard live-in care | £1,400 per week |
| Complex live-in care | £1,600 per week |
Overnight support
Reassurance through the night for individuals who need support with dementia, mobility, or personal safety. Choose the level of overnight care that fits your loved one's needs.
Waking night care means your care expert stays awake throughout the night, ready to help whenever needed. A sleep-in night means your care expert is present in the home overnight and can be woken if support is needed.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Waking night care | £32 per hour |
| Sleep-in night | £160 per night |
Specialist and double-up care
Some individuals need two care experts present during a visit, for example, to support safe hoisting or complex personal care. This is known as double-up care. Specialist support, including dementia care at home, is delivered at our standard rates, so there is no premium for the expertise your loved one deserves.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2 carers (double-up) | £64 per hour |
Getting started
There is no cost to get started. Every new client receives a free initial assessment, during which we take time to understand your loved one's needs and build a personalised care plan before any commitment is made.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial assessment | FREE |
What's included in every care at home price
Every SereneCare package includes:
- Fully trained and DBS-checked care experts
- A personalised care plan tailored to your loved one
- Ongoing supervision and quality checks
- 24/7 support availability
- Medication support
- No hidden fees and no joining costs
Frequently asked questions about home care prices
Do I pay for the actual time a carer spends with my loved one, or the planned time?
You only pay for the care that is planned and agreed in your loved one’s care plan. If a visit is scheduled for one hour, that is what you pay for, and our care experts stay for the full time. We never bill for travel separately, and we will always agree any changes to your care at home fees with you in advance.
How much does care at home cost in the UK?
Home care prices in the UK vary by region and level of support, with hourly rates for elderly care at home typically ranging from around £25 to £35 per hour nationally, and higher in London and the South East. Our visiting care starts from £32 per hour on weekdays, with everything included: travel, care planning, and ongoing support from a dedicated care expert.
How does the cost of care at home compare to a care home?
Residential care home pricing in the UK typically ranges from around £800 to over £1,500 per week, and that figure does not always reflect the level of one-to-one attention your loved one will receive. With visiting home care, you pay only for the hours of support that are actually needed.
For those who do need continuous support, SereneCare’s live-in care starts from £1,400 per week, comparable to many care homes, but with the significant benefit of your loved one remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, with a dedicated care expert focused entirely on them.
How much does dementia care at home cost?
Our dementia care prices are the same as our standard rates, because we believe specialist support should not come at a premium. Visiting dementia care starts from £32 per hour, overnight dementia support from £32 per hour for waking nights, and live-in dementia care from £1,400 per week. Every dementia care plan is built around your loved one’s routines, preferences, and stage of their journey.
Why does care cost more at night and on bank holidays?
Night, weekend, and bank holiday care are priced slightly higher because our care experts are fairly paid an enhanced rate for working unsociable hours. We believe well-supported carers provide better care, and our transparent pricing means you will always know these rates upfront, with no surprises on your invoice.
Let's find the right care at the right price
Exploring care options for a loved one is a significant decision, and we understand that cost is an important part of that conversation. Our team is here to help you understand your options, answer your questions, and put together a care package that genuinely fits your situation, without any pressure to commit.
Book a free care assessment today, and we will take the time to understand exactly what is needed.