If you need help for just a few hours each day or a couple of times a week, we can visit you in your home and provide as little or as much support as you need, with the aim of helping you to maintain your independence.
What is hourly home care?
Hourly home care is a service we provide where a carer visits your home for a minimum of one hour on a daily or weekly basis — whatever works best for you and your needs.
This flexible level of care works incredibly well with our clients and it’s aimed towards those who need some additional support with day-to-day life. Whether it’s support with household tasks, personal care, medical support or meal prep. Hourly home care allows you to stay in the comfort of your own home whilst receiving regular drop-in help from a carer that you’ll get to know as a friend.
HOURLY CARE
Who is hourly care suitable for?
Hourly care from Ashridge Home Care is suitable for individuals who require assistance with daily tasks but prefer to remain in their own homes. It works for those who may need support with personal care, medication management, or household chores on an as-needed basis. Whether it’s due to age-related limitations, temporary recovery from illness or injury, or simply the need for extra help, hourly care offers flexibility and personalised assistance tailored to the individual’s specific needs and preferences.
Many people can benefit from hourly care. If you’re getting older and feel as though you need some extra help with household chores or getting to appointments, then hourly care is the ideal solution. Having an extra helping hand on a daily or weekly basis makes your life a great deal easier. You don’t have to be living alone either, even if you already receive help from a loved one, it can help to take a little bit of work off their hands too with our hourly visits. If you feel as though you need a little extra support, then hourly care is the ideal flexible option.
Hourly and live-in care near you
We offer both live-in and hourly care across many towns and villages. Browse our list of locations or get in touch with our team to find out if we offer hourly or live-in care near you.
Why choose Ashridge Home Care for hourly care?
It’s important for us to help our clients to maintain their independence which is why we offer our flexible hourly care service that works around you.
We pay attention to the smallest of details that our carers understand are important to you. Whether you like cleaning done a certain way or enjoy your meals at the same time every day, we work around you. You’re in control of the visit and we follow your guidance.
Remaining independent and in your own home means so much, and often, a little help on a regular basis is all you need. When you arrange visiting hourly care with us, we will begin with a minimum of a one hour visit. We find that a one hour visit allows your carer time to get to know you, not to rush and give you all the attention and support you require. The one hour can be used for personal care tasks like showering and washing, as well as perhaps preparing lunch or taking you shopping.
We find that offering a minimum of a one hour visit means that we can guarantee consistent care for our client. It also attracts carers who genuinely care about the time they spend with their client and do not want to be rushed.
Our visiting hourly staff are employed by us and are trained to a high standard. They also receive ongoing support and supervision from a dedicated Care Manager who will also manage your care and support.
At Ashridge Home Care, we’ve been rated Outstanding in Caring by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), so you can rest assured that you’ll be taken care of and treated like royalty!
What are the advantages of hourly home care visits?
Hourly home care is such a flexible service that looks slightly different to everyone, depending on your unique needs. Here are some of the key benefits:
What support do hourly home carers provide?
Our carers are here to help with a whole range of services including:
Personal Care
Housekeeping and Companionship
COSTS
How much does hourly care cost?
The cost of our hourly care service varies depending on the type of care required and the specific circumstances, so we always recommend getting in touch with our team for an accurate cost estimation.
Hourly care is a cost-effective alternative to residential care homes with no need to pay accommodation or community fees. Opting for visiting care means that your loved one will receive one-to-one, flexible and personalised care within the comfort of their own homes. Whether it’s a couple of hours a day or a few hours a week, our services can be completely tailored to your loved one and what works best for them.
Meet the team
Trudi Scrivener
Owner & Director
Sarah Stevens
Head of People and Marketing
Julie Skelly
Head of Operations & Registered Manager
Agata Stepien
Client Services Manager
FAQ’s
Still have questions?
Hourly and visiting care
The number of visits a week to your loved one is fully flexible. Your loved one’s care plan is designed around them and their evolving needs, with plenty of flexibility to add or reduce the number of care visits as needed. If your loved one has been receiving hourly care but now needs more consistent support, our team can adapt their care plan to transition into live-in care, or simply schedule more frequent daily visits.
To initiate the process of arranging hourly care, simply call our team at 01494 917 344. Once we’ve helped you to outline the best care option for your loved one, a care manager will make an in-person visit to your family member’s home before creating their care plan. If you live abroad or can’t make it in person, that’s ok, we can meet you online or have a phone call.
You can absolutely arrange hourly care to support a family member who lives with you while you’re at work. Our team can put together a personalised care plan to ensure your loved one has the care and companionship they need during the hours you’re not home.
HOW IT WORKS
What is the process for arranging hourly care?
Here at Ashridge Home Care, we like to keep things simple. That’s why we’ve made the process of arranging care as simple and stress-free as possible, We always ensure you and your family are in the driving seat at all times.
All you need to do is fill in the form at the bottom of the page or give us a call on 01494 917 344 to talk to someone straight away. We’ll then get in touch with you to discuss your loved one’s needs before assigning a dedicated care manager to visit their home and create a specialised care plan. We’ll make sure that both you and your loved one are in agreement and happy before the plans are finalised – you’re under no obligation to move forward with this plan.
Once we’ve determined which type of care would be best for your loved one, we’ll assign a carer who aligns with their personality and care requirements.
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