Visiting care
Hourly and daily care visits at home from regulated providers. Search your area, compare Care Quality Commission ratings and get in touch directly.
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Support at the times you need it
Visiting care works around an existing routine: a morning call to help with getting up and washed, a lunchtime visit, medication prompts, or an evening call to settle for the night. Visits can increase as needs change.
Who it suits
It often suits people who are managing well at home but need a hand at particular points in the day, or families providing most of the care themselves who need regular, reliable cover.
What to check before you choose
- Whether the provider can reliably cover the call times you need
- Minimum visit length and how missed or late calls are handled
- Their latest CQC rating and inspection date
- How many different carers are likely to visit each week
- Hourly rates, weekend rates and how changes are given notice
Common questions
What is visiting care?
Visiting care is scheduled support at home, usually charged by the hour or by visit. Carers come at agreed times to help with personal care, medication, meals, household tasks or companionship, then leave.
How is visiting care different from live-in care?
Visiting care is made up of separate visits through the day, while live-in care means a carer stays in the home and is available throughout. Visiting care usually suits people who are largely independent but need help at set times.
How long is a typical care visit?
Visits commonly range from 30 minutes to a few hours, and many providers set a minimum visit length. Check the minimum and how travel time is charged when you compare quotes.