Home care pricing 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 pricing, so you know exactly what to expect from the very first conversation.
Our home care prices 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 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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 service
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 pricing
Do I pay for the actual time a carer spends with my loved one, or the planned time?
You pay for the actual time your care expert spends with your loved one. If a visit runs a little long because it needs to, we will always discuss any changes with you transparently. There are no surprise charges.
How much does care at home cost?
Home care prices in the UK vary depending on the type and frequency of support needed. At SereneCare, visiting care starts from £32 per hour on weekdays, rising to £36 per hour at weekends and £48 per hour on bank holidays. Overnight and live-in options are also available for individuals who need more consistent support.
The overall cost of home care depends on how many visits are needed each week, the complexity of the individual’s care needs, and whether specialist or double-up support is required. Following a free assessment, we will provide a clear, written breakdown so you always know what to expect.
How does the cost of care at home compare to a care home?
Residential care home pricing in the UK typically range 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.
Why does care cost more at night and on bank holidays?
Care provided outside of standard weekday hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, reflects the reality of rostering skilled, trained care experts at unsociable times. It also reflects the fact that demand for care does not stop at five o’clock, and we believe in fairly compensating our care experts for the work they do.
At SereneCare, our overnight and weekend prices are clearly set out from the start, so there are no surprises when it comes to your invoice. If you would like to discuss how to structure a package around your budget, our team is always happy to help.
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.