Dementia home care in Cornwall
89 of the 111 home care agencies in Cornwall offer dementia home care, of which 6 are rated Outstanding and 52 Good. A dementia home care agency is registered with the CQC to support people living with dementia in their own homes, with carers trained for it and visits planned around routine.
Dementia home care in Cornwall typically costs £31 an hour, based on 9 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £26 to £32. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Cornwall of £31.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
Choose your own carer in Cornwall
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.
Brandon Supported Living - Cornwall
Carers Break Community Interest Company
Carol Spinks Homecare
Proper Care (Cornwall) Limited
Taylors of Grampound
Head Office
Pure First Care Services
Visiting Angels Devon & Cornwall
Bluebird Care (Cornwall North)
Bluebird Care (Mid and West Cornwall)
Falcare
Loyal Bee Care
Alexandras Community Care Penryn
Alexandras Community Care Redruth
Alexandras Community Care Truro
Averlea Domiciliary Care
Caradon Community Care Home Care Services
Office 8, St Erth Business Park
Carrick Healthcare Ltd
Comfort Care (Truro) Ltd
Complete Care & Support Ltd
Continuum Care (Cornwall)
Typical rates in Cornwall
Median rate for each type of care, across the 111 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £31
- Usually £26 to £32 an hour9 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- Usually £1,514 to £2,164 a week4 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does dementia home care cost in Cornwall?
Dementia home care in Cornwall typically costs £31 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Cornwall?
89 of the 111 CQC-registered home care agencies in Cornwall offer dementia home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for dementia home care in Cornwall?
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, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Cornwall council for a needs assessment.