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Live-in Care in Chelmsford
Chelmsford, the county city of Essex, is a prosperous market town with excellent connections to London. Many older residents enjoy Chelmsford's blend of town and country living and wish to continue their independent lifestyle at home.
180,000
Population
27,000
Aged 65+
15%
Over 65s
£1,300
Live-in care from, per week
The Elderly Population in Chelmsford
Understanding the needs of older residents in Chelmsford helps us deliver more thoughtful, tailored care. Here are some key facts about the elderly population in the Essex area:
Approximately 27,000 Chelmsford residents are aged 65 or over
Essex has one of the largest elderly populations in South East England
Around 2,300 people in Chelmsford are living with dementia
Writtle, Great Baddow and Galleywood have high elderly populations
Arranging Live-in Care in Chelmsford
From the homes near the cathedral to the village of Writtle, Chelmsford has its own local services and practicalities. Points worth knowing when you arrange care here:
- We cover Chelmsford and wider Essex including Braintree, Maldon and Witham
- Our carers serve both the city and surrounding Essex villages
- Local hospital care is provided by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, and we can plan the start of care around a discharge date
- We also cover Colchester, Southend and Basildon
Care Services Available in Chelmsford
Care Assessments and Funding in Chelmsford
A free care needs assessment in Chelmsford is carried out by Essex County Council. Anyone who appears to need care can ask for one, whether or not they will pay for care themselves.
In England the council means-tests care. If savings and investments are above £23,250 you are likely to pay for care yourself, but the value of your home is not counted when care is provided at home.
We can arrange live-in care privately straight away, alongside or instead of council support. Our funding guide explains the options, including NHS Continuing Healthcare and Attendance Allowance.
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Questions About Live-in Care?
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"We had a wonderful carer called Elva care for my nan. She showed such kindness and compassion. The care provided was exceptional. Having a live-in carer meant our nan could remain living in her own home safely. I would definitely recommend Live-in Care Direct."
"Within 24 hours of making contact the wonderful carer moved into my parents' home. My father has advanced dementia. Within two hours of Elva arriving my mum began to relax. She has brought kindness, warmth, love and calm into the house."
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