Paying for care at home – 2025

If you’re in the process of looking for home care, whether for yourself or a loved one, one of the first things you’ll likely think of is how you are going to pay for care at home.

Our detailed guide provides information about the average costs of home care and how much financial help you can expect from your local authority according to where you live in the UK. There is also information on a whole host of benefits you may be eligible for.

How much does home care cost per hour?

The price of home care also known as domiciliary care and in-home care does vary across the UK.

Home care in the UK costs on average between £23 to £34 per hour.

If you need home care two hours a day at a rate of £30 per hour, you will pay:

  • £420 per week
  • £1,680 per month
  • £20,160 a year

Bear in mind that some care providers will charge a higher rate for weekends and bank holidays.

For more on this please read the full story at www.homecare.co.uk