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Home care agencies in South West

There are 1,228 home care agencies registered with the CQC in South West. 951 are registered for dementia care and 175 offer live-in care.

Of the 50 agencies with a rate on record, the typical weekday hourly rate is £30, with the middle half charging £25.42 to £32.50. Live-in care is typically £1,500 a week. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour.

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Largest towns in South West

Agencies with published rates and good ratings

Home Instead Mid Cornwall

St Austell, PL25
CQC: Outstanding
DementiaLankelly Care
Hourly visits
£20 to £35 an hour
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own carer in South West

Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.

Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week
Assist Teignbridge, Dawlish

Assist Teignbridge

Dawlish, EX7
CQC: Good
Dementia60 min visitsEmploys carersAssist Teignbridge
Hourly visits
£24 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Somerset, Street

Somerset

Street, BA16
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaBaobab Social Care
Hourly visits
from £30 an hour
Live-in from £1,250 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Common questions

How much does home care cost in South West?

The typical home care agency in South West charges £30 an hour on weekdays, based on 50 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,500 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many home care agencies are there in South West?

1,228 home care agencies in South West are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for home care in South West?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.

Typical rates in South West

Median rate for each type of care, across the 1,228 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£30
Usually £25.42 to £32.50 an hour50 agencies
Weekend hourly rate
£23.34
Usually £14.56 to £35.17 an hour8 agencies
Bank holiday hourly rate
£49.90
Usually £41.70 to £53 an hour6 agencies
30 minute visit
£19.29
Usually £18 to £23 a visit13 agencies
45 minute visit
£23.69
Usually £21.41 to £26.99 a visit8 agencies
Sleeping night
£182
Usually £165 to £194 a night4 agencies
Waking night
£260
Usually £255 to £280 a night3 agencies
Live-in care
£1,500
Usually £1,250 to £1,675 a week78 agencies
Live-in care for a couple
£1,400
Usually £1,400 to £1,850 a week13 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

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