Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Cornwall, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Cornwall charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Cornwall
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour13 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour18 carers within about 45 minutes of Cornwall
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night9 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,041 to £1,178 a week18 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week111 homes without nursing in Cornwall
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week42 nursing homes in Cornwall
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Cornwall charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Cornwall. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Cornwall
Visiting care
A carer comes for an hour or more at the times you agree, such as a morning call to help someone up and washed.
- 18 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Cornwall, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 13 of the 18 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Karina V.Plymouth · 9 years caring£22 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Mervyn T.Bude · 8 years caring“Families tell me I have a calm, steady way about me, the sort of presence that puts people at ease from the first visit.”£20 an hourProfile →
Rebecca B.Torpoint · 20 years caring“I once stayed with the same family for three years, which taught me how much easier care becomes once you truly know someone, their routines and what makes a good day for them.”£20 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Karina V.Plymouth · 9 years caring“If you are looking for someone dependable and calm to support your family in Plymouth, I would be glad to have a conversation and see how I can help.”£22 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Libby N.2 years caring“I am happy to be a companion to clients as well as assisting with personal care, cooking and cleaning.”£17.50 an hourProfile →
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available. Nothing phased her and nothing was too much trouble. Dace is extremely experienced and practical and also incredibly warm, kind and compassionate. She was able to advise us on all aspects of mum’s care.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Cornwall
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Mervyn T.Bude · 8 years caring“I'm based in Bude and have spent eight years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care, alongside practical help like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter…”£20 an hourProfile →
- Rebecca B.Torpoint · 20 years caring“Practical tasks such as washing, dressing, moving and handling, or medication reminders are all part of my day, but I never let them crowd out the conversation and company that make a difference.”£20 an hourProfile →
Terri K.Camelford · 4 years caring“My day to day skills cover personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing and moving and handling, along with medication reminders, wound dressing and hoist use.”£19 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Cornwall
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Karina V.Plymouth · 9 years caring“Over that time I have supported a wide range of people, from older adults living with dementia to adults with learning disabilities and children with complex care needs.”£22 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Mervyn T.Bude · 8 years caring“I'm based in Bude and have spent eight years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care, alongside practical help like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter…”£20 an hourProfile →
- Rebecca B.Torpoint · 20 years caring“Over 20 years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis, alongside long-term conditions such as diabetes and COPD.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Through difficult days and nights, trips to the hospital and back, Dace was amazing. We can't recommend her highly enough.”
Care for Parkinson's, stroke and other conditions
Carers who have looked after someone with a particular condition, such as Parkinson's, a stroke or MS.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Terri K.Camelford · 4 years caring“Over that time I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis and respiratory illness, as well as those who are bedbound or living with declining mobility.”£19 an hourProfile →
Abi K.Launceston · 1 years caring“My experience covers a wide range of needs, including dementia, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, diabetes, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as supporting people who are bedbound or living with reduced mobility.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Andreea Mirabela T.6 years caring“Over six years I've supported people with dementia and Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and diabetes, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with poor mobility, and I'm comfortable with hoist use, cooking and the practical,…”£20 an hourProfile →
Care after a hospital stay
A few weeks of extra help at home while strength and confidence come back after a hospital stay.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Debra B.Saltash · 10 years caring“Over ten years of visiting care around Sussex, I've learned that no two days look the same, one morning might involve using Makaton to chat with a client who signs, the next could be helping someone manage a flare up of ME/CFS or settling anxiety before a…”£21 an hourProfile →
Sophie D.Delabole · 8 years caring“Over that time I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and cancer, as well as those who are bedbound or nearing the end of their life.”£22 an hourProfile →
Angela M.Delabole · 25 years caring“Hello I have been a carer for over 25 yrs, I have cared for clients within the home and hospital settings, I have worked self employed for roughly 12 yrs+ I take pride in my role as a carer, very efficient loyal trustworthy careing person, some say Iam a…”£25 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Helen H.Liskeard · 11 years caring“I've worked with clients with various ages young and old with different needs from - Down syndrome Dementia Parkinsons Stroke victims End of life Hip /Joint replacements Hospital discharges Learning disabilities.”£20 an hourProfile →
Elaine T.Cornwall · 20 years caring“I am based in Cornwall and offer hourly visiting care, and I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes, stroke recovery and end of life care.”£26 an hourProfile →
Isaac C.Torpoint · 3 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and conditions like anxiety and depression, as well as those who are bedbound or nearing the end of life.”£18.89 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Cornwall
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Sean S.Tavistock · 2 years caring“I'm based in Tavistock and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care. Over the past two and a half years I've built up three regular private clients, each with different needs, which I manage independently and take real pride in doing reliably.”Does nightsProfile →
Lauren M.Plymouth · 9 years caring“I am happy to assist with personal care, household tasks, companionship and night care. I am happy to have a chat on the phone/video call to discuss further any help you may need”Does nightsProfile →
Olumide O.St. Austell · 3 years caring“Austell and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care, with three years of experience across different settings.”Does nightsProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Mervyn T.Bude · 8 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
- Rebecca B.Torpoint · 20 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Torpoint, and I try to bring the same calm, unhurried approach to every home I work in.”£20 an hourProfile →
- Sean S.Tavistock · 2 years caring“I'm based in Tavistock and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care. Over the past two and a half years I've built up three regular private clients, each with different needs, which I manage independently and take real pride in doing reliably.”£28 an hourProfile →
“Mandy was a consumate professional. My mum really enjoyed being looked after by her. She was so friendly & great with the cat! She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing! Highly recommend!”
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 18 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Cornwall.
- A week here costs £1,041 to £1,178 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Mervyn T.Bude · 8 years caring£145 a dayProfile →
- Rebecca B.Torpoint · 20 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Torpoint, and I try to bring the same calm, unhurried approach to every home I work in.”£140 a dayProfile →
Erasmus K.Plymouth · 7 years caring“That approach has carried me through seven years of care work in and around Plymouth, offering hourly visits, live-in support and overnight care to people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and physical disability.”£180 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Cornwall
117 of the 147 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 4 of them outstanding, and 30 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410. A live-in carer here costs £1,041 to £1,178 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in Cornwall helps you weigh care at home against a care home, and care at home or a care home goes through what to ask a home before choosing it.
Agencies or private carers
Home care agencies and private carers in Cornwall
95 home care agencies for older people in Cornwall
18 private carers near Cornwall
Every carer on PrimeCarers has passed an enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work check and an online interview before they appear (how we check carers). Agency or private carer compares the two, and the best home carers in Cornwall profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Cornwall
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Cornwall sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Cornwall ask about the types of care
18 carers within about 45 minutes of Cornwall offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 153 care homes in Cornwall take older people, 42 of them with nursing and 98 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,120 with our fee included, against about £1,160 for a care home place. For a couple, one live-in carer costs about £1,350 a week, far less than two care home places. Care at home or a care home goes through the decision.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 153 care homes in Cornwall that take older people, 42 provide nursing. 98 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Cornwall sets out each route.