Home care agencies in Cornwall
There are 111 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Cornwall, South West. 89 are registered for dementia care and 13 offer live-in care. 6 are rated Outstanding and 69 Good by the CQC.
Of the 9 agencies with a rate on record, the typical weekday hourly rate is £31, with the middle half charging £26 to £32. Live-in care is typically £1,675 a week. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour.
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.
Glorylilly Care Limited
Greenbank Care
Hartley Home Care
Help at Home Care Service
Helping Hands Truro
Home Instead
City and County Healthcare Group Passmore Edwards Court
In Caring Hands
Kerensa Support Limited
Kerrier Homecare Limited
Link Direct Care Limited
Live Life Care Limited
MSS Care
Pendeen Community Care Limited
Pendennis House Ltd
Pendrea Home Care
Penhellis Community Care Limited
Penhellis Community Care Ltd (Roche)
Phoenix Care Cornwall Limited
Pol Community Care Ltd
PRC Outreach
Promoting Independence South West
Recruitcare Professionals Ltd
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
Nearby council areas
Agencies based next door often cover this area too.
Costs and funding
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Cornwall?
The typical home care agency in Cornwall charges £31 an hour on weekdays, based on 9 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,675 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many home care agencies are there in Cornwall?
111 home care agencies in Cornwall 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 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. 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.