Home Care in Clare, Suffolk: Domiciliary & Live-in Care for the Stour Valley
Kind, trained carers for Clare and the villages around it, from a regulated home care agency based in nearby Haverhill. Help with everyday living, a few visits a week or a carer who lives in.
Home care prices in Clare
Can I get home care in Clare, Suffolk?
Yes. Haverhill Home Care, a CQC-registered agency at 36 Queen St, Haverhill, provides home care in Clare: domiciliary care visits at £23 to £25 an hour, live-in care at £1,330 to £1,400 a week, and respite, night and companionship care. Our office is about 6 miles west of Clare, and every new client starts with a free assessment at home.
Area averages from homecare.co.uk, checked October 2026.
Work out the weekly cost of home care in Clare
Choose how much help is needed. The estimate uses our £23–£25 hourly rate; your written quote follows the free assessment.
| Care near Clare | Typical cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Haverhill Home Care, visiting care | £23–£25 an hour | Our price |
| Average visiting care, Clare area | About £28.90 an hour | homecare.co.uk |
| Haverhill Home Care, live-in care | £1,330–£1,400 a week | Our price |
| Average live-in care, Clare area | About £1,459 a week | homecare.co.uk |
| Care homes in and around Clare | Average starting price about £1,333 a week | carehome.co.uk |
Directory averages change as agencies update their listings. Estimates are a guide only and do not include any council or benefit contribution.
Our home care services in Clare
From a short morning call to support around the clock, each service is shaped by a care plan written with you.
Domiciliary Care
Regular visits for washing, dressing, meals and medication, so daily life at home keeps running smoothly.
About domiciliary care →
Live-in Care
A carer who lives in the home and is on hand day and night, as a one-to-one alternative to residential care.
About live-in care →
Respite Care
Breathing space for the partner or relative who usually cares, whether for an afternoon or a fortnight away.
About respite care →
Night Care
Waking or sleeping night support for safety, comfort and toileting, so the household gets proper rest.
About night care →
Companionship Care
Company for coffee on Market Hill, a gentle walk in the country park or a chat over the photo albums.
About companionship care →
Assisted Mobility Care
Steady support moving around the house, using walking aids safely, and staying active.
About mobility care →
Domiciliary care in Clare that fits around your day
Many of Clare’s homes are period cottages with steep stairs, low beams and narrow doorways. Our carers are trained to work safely in older homes, and the free assessment includes a look at stairs, bathrooms and anything that could cause a fall.
- Help getting up, washed and dressed
- Meals cooked the way you like them
- Medication prompts, recorded at every visit
- Laundry, bed changing and tidying
- Collecting prescriptions and shopping in town
Live-in care in Clare instead of moving away
Live-in care means a carer stays in your home and helps whenever help is needed, day or night. It suits people with dementia, people with high care needs, and couples who want to stay together in Clare.
Our live-in care costs £1,330 to £1,400 a week. That is below the Clare-area live-in average of about £1,459 a week (homecare.co.uk) and close to the average starting price of a local care home, about £1,333 a week (carehome.co.uk).
Learn about live-in care
Visiting care or live-in care: which suits you in Clare?
A quick guide. At the free assessment we’ll recommend the option that fits, and you are never tied in.
Domiciliary (visiting) care
- Safe alone between visits
- Needs help at set times, such as mornings and bedtime
- Wants to keep doing as much as possible independently
- Has family nearby who help too
Live-in care
- Needs help through the day and at night
- Is at risk of falls or wandering
- Is living with moderate to advanced dementia
- Is a couple who want to stay together
Talk to a care manager about Clare
Honest advice and a written price, with no obligation.
Families who trust Haverhill Home Care
Five-star reviews left on Google by families we support in Haverhill and nearby.
“Haverhill Home Care responded promptly to my initial enquiry and soon put a care plan in place for my husband. Mohammad has been coming to get him up for 3 months now. Always punctual, professional and friendly.”
“Provided a care service swiftly (due to a change of circumstances) for my loved one with Dementia, taking the time to understand his needs. Thank you for the supportive and understanding service. Tareq went above and beyond, thank you.”
“Great service, very professional, they provided best care for my grandmom which she really needed. Highly recommend…”
Caring for people in Clare and the surrounding villages
Clare is a small market town of about 2,000 people on the north bank of the River Stour, in the West Suffolk district. It is known for the ruins of Clare Castle and its country park, Clare Priory, the first Augustinian friary in England, and the decorated plasterwork of the Ancient House. Our carers drive over from Haverhill, about 6 miles to the west, and also visit Cavendish, Stoke-by-Clare, Hundon and the hamlets in between.
Paying for home care in Clare
Clare is in Suffolk, so Suffolk County Council handles care assessments. Villages just over the Stour, such as Ashen and Ovington, are in Essex and come under Essex County Council.
Council support
With eligible needs and savings under £23,250, Suffolk County Council may help with the cost. Your home’s value is ignored for care at home. Read Suffolk’s guidance.
Attendance Allowance
A non-means-tested benefit of £76.70 or £114.60 a week for people over State Pension age. GOV.UK · our 2026 guide.
Direct payments
Council-funded care can be paid as a direct payment, so you can choose Haverhill Home Care as your provider. Suffolk County Council.
NHS Continuing Healthcare
If needs are mainly health-related, the NHS may fund the full cost of care at home. NHS guide.
More detail in our home care costs in Suffolk guide.
Starting home care in Clare: what happens next
You get in touch
Complete the care enquiry form or message us on WhatsApp at 01440 268391.
We visit you in Clare
A care manager comes to the home for a free assessment of needs, routines and safety.
You receive a written plan and price
Everything is set out clearly before care begins, within our published rates.
Care begins and is reviewed
You meet your carer, and we review the plan regularly and whenever needs change.
Registered with the Care Quality Commission
Haverhill Home Care is run by Haverhill Health Care Agency Ltd, registered with the CQC under number 1-18338478124. Check our CQC registration.
Home care in Clare and nearby
We cover Clare, the Stour valley villages and the wider Haverhill area across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.
Questions about home care in Clare
How much does home care cost in Clare, Suffolk?
At Haverhill Home Care, domiciliary care in Clare costs £23 to £25 an hour and live-in care costs £1,330 to £1,400 a week. The Clare-area averages are about £28.90 an hour and £1,459 a week, according to homecare.co.uk. Use our care enquiry form for an exact price.
Do you have carers covering Clare?
Yes. Our carers cover Clare and nearby villages such as Cavendish, Stoke-by-Clare and Hundon from our office at 36 Queen St, Haverhill, about 6 miles away.
What does a domiciliary carer do?
A domiciliary carer visits your home at agreed times to help with personal care, meals, medication, housework and errands, so you can keep living independently.
How does live-in care compare with a care home in Clare?
Our live-in care costs £1,330 to £1,400 a week, close to the average starting price of about £1,333 a week for care homes in and around Clare, according to carehome.co.uk. Live-in care gives one-to-one support in your own home.
Who pays for care if you live in Clare?
Clare is in Suffolk, so Suffolk County Council assesses care needs and finances. It may help if savings are under £23,250, and the value of your home is not counted for care at home.
Can you help someone with dementia stay at home in Clare?
Yes. We support people living with dementia through visiting care or live-in care, with consistent carers, steady routines and regular updates for the family.
Can you work alongside the Clare GP and district nurses?
Yes. Our carers follow the care plan, record medication and report changes, and we share concerns with the GP or community nursing team, with your consent.
Is the home assessment really free?
Yes. A care manager visits you in Clare at no cost and with no obligation, then sends a written care plan and price.
Sources: homecare.co.uk – Clare · carehome.co.uk – Clare · Wikipedia – Clare, Suffolk · NHS – Clare Guildhall Surgery · Suffolk County Council · GOV.UK. Last updated October 2026.
Arrange home care in Clare
Speak to a local team that answers the phone, visits in person and puts the price in writing.
- 📍 36 Queen St, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9EF
- 📞 01440 268391 (call or WhatsApp)
- ✉️ info@haverhillhealthcareagency.com
