Live-in care or a care home? Compare the cost where you live

One-to-one live-in care at home often costs about the same as a care home, and for couples it can cost less. Choose your county to compare.

Compare costs in your county

Select your county to see how average care home fees compare with live-in care from Bloomfield Care.

What's included

Live-in care: one-to-one attention, stay in your own home with pets and routines, same carer or small team, couples stay together, visitors any time. Care home: shared staff, move to a new place, shifts, may need separate rooms or homes, visiting hours may apply.

Frequently asked questions

Is live-in care cheaper than a care home? For one person it often costs about the same; for couples, one live-in carer is usually less than two care home places.

What does the £1,100 a week include? One trained live-in carer for one person with standard care needs, including carer breaks and changeovers arranged by us. Live-in care is exempt from VAT.

How quickly can live-in care start? We will agree a start date at your free assessment, depending on the care needed and carer availability.