Cost of Elder Care Services

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Have you decided to get the elder care in Wigan services for your loved one? How much does it cost? Let’s find out.

When you’ve decided to receive elder care services, you must be looking for its cost. You’ll need a budget according to the type of service you require for your loved one. Situations vary from person to person. So it’d be better to consider each detail before making the final decision.

Moreover, before evaluating the rates, you have to consider the requirements of your loved one. If you need more help, you can contact our agency elder care in Wigan anytime.

Let’s discuss the cost of services depending on your needs.

24 Hour services

If your loved one requires a 24 hours elder service, that is called a live-in care service. For live-in care service, your loved one has to move from home to care might he not like due to his age. It costs around £800 per week.

Overnight elder Care services cost

Another type of you can get through elder care in Wigan agency is overnight elder care services. It is helpful for those elders who don’t require 24 hours care and support and want to be taken care of only at night. This service includes preventing falls and assistance when your aging relative needs to go to the toilet.

Many agencies, including ours, offer this service. On average, the overnight cost for elder care services is £1-5 per hour higher than the day service.

On-Average

As per reports, the average cost of a residential care home in the UK is around £600 to £1,200 per week, or it is £2,400 to 4,800 each month. If your loved ones have a more complex level of care, such as nursing care, it’ll cost you some extra euros. Complex care ranges between £800 per week.

If we calculate this amount, it’ll come at up to £3,200 per month, or £41,600 annually. If you get in touch with us, you can get the services at affordable rates compared to other companies providing the same services. We can beat any price given by ã75/week.

More on cost

If your loved one has health complications that are normal in elder age, the expenses will be higher. The cost also depends on the area where you are residing. Moreover, your living qualities can also be high cost.

Does Medicare Pay for Eldercare services?

Unfortunately no. Medicare does not cover the cost of any elder care service or assisted living. It pays for medical expenses incurred when your senior family member is in assisted living. However, it doesn’t include any custodial care or personal care.

In-summary

We are the UK’s leading elder care in Wigan, providing the best services at your doorstep the same day after the inquiry. You can contact us anytime as we have a 24 hours hotline. We are available from 7 am to 11 pm, including holidays. Whether it is Christmas Day or any other major holiday, you can still contact us to hire our professional care providers.


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