Private home care (also referred to as self-funded home care or domiciliary care) is care arranged and paid for directly by the individual or their family, outside of local authority funding. Under the Care Act 2014, individuals whose assets exceed the means-test threshold are required to fund their own care. However, many people also choose to arrange private care regardless of eligibility, preferring the flexibility, continuity, and choice that a privately arranged package provides.
The core benefit is straightforward: you or your loved one receives the support needed without leaving home. For more detail on how self-funding works, read our guide to private home care funding.
Private home care is suitable for a wide range of individuals, including:
You can see a full overview of private home care costs and inclusions in our related guide.
Quarry Homecare Ltd is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. CQC registration requires providers to demonstrate safe, effective, and well-led care before they begin operating, including site visits, DBS checks for all staff and a review of governance standards. A registered manager is in post and accountable for all personal care services we deliver.
We have been operating in the Merseyside domiciliary care market for over 16 years. Our team consists of fully trained care assistants committed to delivering a consistent, compassionate service to every client.
Our fees for private home care are benchmarked against Liverpool City Council’s published rates. There are no hidden top-ups or inflated private premiums – what you see is what you pay.
We believe Dignity, Privacy, Choice, and Respect are the foundations of great care. Every package we create is shaped by what matters most to you – not a one-size-fits-all template.
Ready to discuss private home care in Liverpool? Call our friendly team on 0151 800 2255, email info@quarryhomecare.co.uk, or use our contact form. We serve clients across Liverpool and Merseyside and are happy to arrange a no-obligation assessment at a time that suits you.