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Live-in care in Cornwall

13 of the 111 home care agencies in Cornwall offer live-in care, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 8 Good. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.

Live-in care in Cornwall typically costs £1,675 a week, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,514 to £2,164.

A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,120 a week near Cornwall.

Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers

The typical live-in agency in Cornwall
£1,675a week

About £87,100 a year

Hourly visits £31 an hour

PrimeCarersA self-employed carer you choose
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Cornwall, set by the carer

A live-in carer could cost about £555 a week less, £28,860 over a year

See carers near Cornwall
10 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Cornwall

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

Dementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own live-in carer near 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.

10 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Cornwall
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
Hourly visits £18 to £25
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNights60 min visitsEmploys carersTaylors of Grampound
Hourly visits
£26 an hour
Live-in £800 to £1,260 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Helping Hands Truro

St Austell, PL26
CQC: Good
Live-inDementia30 min visitsEmploys carersDirect paymentsMidshires Care
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
In Caring Hands, St Austell

In Caring Hands

St Austell, PL26
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of lifeEmploys carersIn Caring Hands
Rates not published
Area typical £31 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Apra Care

Liskeard, PL14
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £31 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Oakshed Care Ltd

Camborne, TR14
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementiaOakshed Care
Rates not published
Area typical £31 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Royalcarehealth Cornwall

Lostwithiel, PL22
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inDementiaEnd of life30 min visitsREYMC 247 (PVT)
Rates not published
Area typical £31 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

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 live-in care cost in Cornwall?

Live-in care in Cornwall typically costs £1,675 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.

How many live-in care agencies are there in Cornwall?

13 of the 111 CQC-registered home care agencies in Cornwall offer live-in 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 live-in 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.