Example home care costs
Helping you to understand what home care in East Yorkshire might cost
If you’ve never needed care or support before, it can feel confusing — surprising even — to understand what care at home might cost, and how to budget for it. At Sirius Homecare, we believe in straightforward, transparent pricing. That way you — and your loved ones — can plan with confidence.
We’re here to help. Call 01482 655002 and we’ll answer any questions you may have, send you a full price list, and guide you through the options available.
Example costs of care
Each care package is designed individually, based on your needs and circumstances. To give you a sense of what is possible — and what you might expect to pay if you choose Sirius — here are some example weekly packages based on our 2026 care rates:
Scenario / Service Level | Typical Support & Visits | Weekly Cost |
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Light companionship & home help | Two 1-hour visits p/w for errands, cleaning or companionship | £70 p/w |
Regular visiting home care (min) | Five short (30min) visits p/w | £130 p/w |
Visiting home care (moderate) | Seven x 1-hour visits per week (home help + personal care) | £245 p/w |
Daily visiting home care | Morning + lunchtime + evening short visits, 7 days p/w | £555 p/w |
Comprehensive home care | Morn + lunch + eve 1-hour visits, with a wider mix of tasks, 7 days p/w | £735 p/w |
Overnight care | Sleep-in support (10-hour shift) or night-time care for reassurance and safety | From £225 p/night |
* Exact weekly cost depends on the number, length and frequency of visits.
Real-life examples of how our services are used
Light Companionship & Home Help - Example: Mary P
Mary is 82, living alone but mostly independent. She struggles with heavier tasks and sometimes feels isolated.
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One 1-hour visit per week for shopping and light housework
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A second visit every week for a wellbeing check, tidy-up and chat
Weekly Cost: ~£70
Visiting Home Care (Moderate) - Example: Alan & Susan T
A couple needing just a little weekly support to remain independent.
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Three 1-hour visits per week (personal care for Alan, domestic support, companionship)
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One 2-hour weekly visit for meal prep, deeper cleaning and errands
Weekly Cost: ~£175
Daily Visiting Home Care - Example: Dorothy W
Dorothy is 85 and needs structured help throughout the day to maintain her routine.
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Morning personal care, breakfast and medication (1hour)
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Midday meal prep and housekeeping (30mins)
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Evening meal support & medication (30mins)
Weekly Cost: ~£615
Comprehensive Home Care - Example: George H
George has early dementia and no nearby family, so he needs consistent daily oversight.
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Four visits per day (4 x 1 hr): personal care, meal prep, medication, continence care, safety checks
Weekly Cost: ~£980
Overnight Care - Example: Sheila M
Sheila is anxious at night and sometimes wakes disorientated. Her daughter works full-time and needs peace of mind.
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Overnight sleep-in support (10-hour shift) from 10 pm to 8 am
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Carer is available to assist up to 3 times overnight (beyond this, the shift converts to hourly care)
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Support includes help with toileting, reassurance, mobility and safety
Weekly Cost: ~£225 per night
This gives Sheila comfort and safety at night, and gives her family full reassurance.
24/7 Round-the-clock care
Although we do not offer traditional live-in care, we can provide 24/7 support through structured, back-to-back care shifts in your home.
This option:
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Offers continuous help day and night
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Is suitable for people with complex or fluctuating needs
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Provides professional oversight and safer working conditions for carers
However, 24/7 at-home support is one of the most expensive forms of care, because it requires multiple carers working in shifts, on an hourly rate. For short-term recovery, end-of-life care or crisis periods, it can be ideal — but for long-term ongoing care, a residential home or nursing environment may be a more cost-effective and sustainable option.
We can talk you through these choices honestly, so your family can make the right decision. Contact us on 01482 655002 for more information.
Our commitment: clear, transparent pricing
With Sirius, you’ll always receive clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees:
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One simple rate across all days of the week
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Bank Holidays charged at 1.5×, Christmas Day at 2×
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Standard medication support (i.e. prompting, assisting or administering) during the visit is included. If you need full supporting with ordering & collecting prescriptions etc, please ask for details of our Managed Service, which does incur an extra cost
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No set-up fee unless care lasts for less than six weeks
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No additional charges for travel unless in geographically remote areas
Want to get started?
Call us on 01482 655002 for a friendly, no-obligation chat or use our online enquiry form.
We’ll arrange a free home assessment and design a bespoke care plan and quote tailored to your needs.
With Sirius, it’s your home, your life, your choice.
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We know there’s a lot to think about when arranging care. These pages explain a bit more about how our service works, what to expect from your home visits, and the costs and funding for this care.
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