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Live-in care in Shipley

A live-in carer is trained, stays in the person's own home and supports them at any hour. For many families it is the main alternative to a care home. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 96 CQC-registered agencies covering Shipley directly.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 26 October 2026 · Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026

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Quick summary

  • 96 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Shipley; 58 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Expect live-in care to cost about around £1,540–£1,610 a week; a residential care home is £1,230 a week (typical prices across England in 2026).
  • Which agencies provide live-in care is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • A care needs assessment from Bradford council costs nothing.

To cite: "Live-in care in Shipley", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

How live-in care works day to day

Most live-in carers work a rota with a colleague, staying for a week or two at a stretch before swapping over. Their job covers personal care such as washing and dressing, cooking, medicines, housework, trips out and companionship, all while the person keeps their routine, their pets and their neighbours.

Plan for the carer to have a bedroom of their own, a break of around two hours each day and an unbroken night. Where help is needed on most nights, budgeting for another carer, or a night carer who stays awake, is usually necessary, and the agency should raise this when it assesses.

Funding live-in care

  • Assessment: free from Bradford council.
  • Council contribution: possible if live-in care is agreed as the way to meet eligible needs, after a financial assessment that ignores the value of the home.
  • Direct payment: take the council's share as cash and use your chosen agency.
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare: pays in full for people with a primary health need.

How to ask Bradford council for an assessment.

Comparing live-in care with a care home

Locally, live-in care typically costs around £1,540–£1,610 a week, against £1,230 a week for a residential care home. For one person the care home is often cheaper; for a couple, live-in care can cost less than two care home places, because one carer can support both.

It works best for someone determined to stay at home whose needs a single carer can safely meet. If two people are needed to move them at all hours, or loneliness is the bigger problem, a care home may suit better.

Managed service or introductory agency?

  • Managed live-in service: the carer is employed or supervised by the agency, which is registered with CQC and responsible for the care.
  • Introductory agency: introduces a self-employed carer; you arrange and oversee the care; usually not CQC-registered.

Whichever you choose, get answers on holiday and sickness cover and on replacing a carer who is not the right fit.

Agencies covering Shipley: the data

Across Bradford, 21% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Shipley it is 24%. Across Bradford we list 178 agencies, and 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Shipley the figure is 94%. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Shipley (60% Good or Outstanding) is 4th out of 7 local towns, led by Guiseley (68%). Outstanding ratings: 1 covering Shipley, 1 across Bradford. Oldest rating on the list: Our TLC Limited, May 2018. The share registered for dementia is 79% in Shipley (76 of 96) and 78% across Bradford. Registered specialisms here: 79 of 96 list physical disabilities, 51 of 96 list learning disabilities and 62 of 96 list mental health conditions. Most recent to register: Caring Collective (September 2026).

Paying for live-in care in Shipley: typical prices

Typical prices across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week
Residential care home£1,230 a week
Nursing home£1,515 a week

What the council pays (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council): £25.28 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £788.66 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £852.36 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies covering Shipley

Not confirmed for live-in care, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Home-Care Perfection - Main Office

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Home-Care Perfection - Main Office)

  2. Affinity Trust - Domiciliary Care Agency - Shipley and Airedale

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Affinity Trust - Domiciliary Care Agency - Shipley and Airedale)

  3. Premier Care - Bradford Branch

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Premier Care - Bradford Branch)

  4. Home Instead Bradford

    0.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Home Instead Bradford)

  5. Elite Care UK Ltd

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Elite Care UK Ltd)

  6. Alchita Care Limited of Bradford

    1.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Alchita Care Limited of Bradford)

  7. Vision Care Services

    1.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Vision Care Services)

  8. Together We Care Ltd

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Together We Care Ltd)

  9. Reliance Community Care Limited Bradford

    2.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Reliance Community Care Limited Bradford)

  10. Success Point Associate Ltd

    3.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Success Point Associate Ltd)

  11. 1 Homecare Bradford

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (1 Homecare Bradford)

  12. 24/7 Local Care

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (24/7 Local Care)

  13. Anchor Trust (The Laureates)

    4.0 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Anchor Trust (The Laureates))

  14. Caring Heart and Hands LTD

    4.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Caring Heart and Hands LTD)

  15. Reflections Community Support

    4.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Reflections Community Support)

  16. Medacs Healthcare Plc

    4.5 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Medacs Healthcare Plc)

  17. Edenom Care Ltd

    4.5 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Edenom Care Ltd)

  18. Clarity Homecare Leeds & Bradford

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Clarity Homecare Leeds & Bradford)

  19. Ethicare

    4.7 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Ethicare)

  20. Endorphins Group

    4.8 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Endorphins Group)

The full list: 96 agencies covering Shipley →

Live-in care in Shipley: common questions

Which home care agencies offer live-in care in Shipley?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides live-in care. Of the 96 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Shipley, 58 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How much does live-in care cost in Shipley?

Typically around £1,540–£1,610 a week (typical prices across England in 2026). Expect more for a couple, for complex needs or for a short placement.

Live-in care or a care home: which costs less?

It depends who needs care. Alone: the care home, at about £1,230 a week locally, is often cheaper. As a couple: live-in care can cost less than two care home places.

Does the council pay for live-in care?

Yes, where an assessment of care needs shows eligible needs and accepts live-in care as a suitable way to meet them. A financial assessment by Bradford council follows, the home is not counted for care at home, and savings under £23,250 can qualify for help.

How are agencies covering Shipley rated?

Of 62 agencies with a CQC rating, 58 (94%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 76, and 25 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.

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