End of life care at home in Devon
10 of the 140 home care agencies in Devon offer end of life care at home, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 8 Good. Palliative or end of life care at home keeps someone comfortable in their own bed, working alongside district nurses and the hospice team.
End of life care at home in Devon typically costs £37.38 an hour, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £32.06 to £42.17. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Devon of £37.38.
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 Devon
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.
Kensey Care Services
Home Instead
Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor
Cygnet Care (Devon) Limited
Harcombe Valley Care Limited
Home Instead
NEDCare Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Phoenix Care At Home Limited
Unicare Devon
Typical rates in Devon
Median rate for each type of care, across the 140 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £37.38
- Usually £32.06 to £42.17 an hour4 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- Usually £1,675 to £1,712 a week3 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does end of life care at home cost in Devon?
End of life care at home in Devon typically costs £37.38 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 palliative home care agencies are there in Devon?
10 of the 140 CQC-registered home care agencies in Devon offer end of life care at home, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for end of life care at home in Devon?
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 Devon council for a needs assessment.