Cost of elderly hospice care at home

Why is hospice care at home important for older adults?

Hospice care at home enables patients to continue enjoying their preferred hobbies, making use of their own belongings, spending quality time with loved ones, staying involved in their community (if able), and maintaining more control over how they spend their time.Hospice care at home can be a comforting option for older adults who have lived their whole life independently and want to spend their time enjoying the home they know and love in the presence of family and friends. Instead of moving into a clinical hospital environment, hospice care at home enables them to stay in a familiar place where they feel less stressed and anxious, and can receive one-on-one, personalised care that helps them continue with routines that bring them joy.

How to arrange and fund hospice care at home 

If you have questions about arranging hospice care at home, start by organising a Care Needs Assessment by speaking to your loved one’s GP or reaching out to the local council who will visit the home and determine how much help they may need, any home adaptations that could be beneficial for them, and whether or not they are entitled to funding to cover some or all of the costs.

Keep in mind that an estimated £400 million goes unclaimed in disability benefits in the UK each year, so take time to understand the funding options available to you. You can learn more in our guide: Funding: Who Pays For Palliative Care?

Why Home Instead?

If you are interested in exploring private hospice care at home through an agency like Home Instead, our dedicated team understands that arranging care for a terminal illness can be emotionally difficult, so we aim to make this as simple as possible to avoid adding more stress to your life, and pair your loved one with a compassionate Care Professional highly experienced in hospice care.

We are proudly rated 9.6 on Homecare.co.uk, with many of our locations also rated “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Whatever your loved one’s needs are at this time, our trusted Care Professionals can provide person-centred hospice care at home that focuses on managing pain and ensuring dignity and comfort.