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£20 to £22 an hour6 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£20 to £22 an hour9 carers within about 45 minutes of Cornwall
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night5 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,190 a week17 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.
- 9 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Cornwall, charging £20 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £21.
- 7 of the 9 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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 →
Terri K.Camelford · 4 years caring“Care work suits me because I like being useful in practical ways, whether that's helping someone get dressed in the morning or simply sitting with them for a chat.”£19 an hourProfile →
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 →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Terri K.Camelford · 4 years caring“Care work suits me because I like being useful in practical ways, whether that's helping someone get dressed in the morning or simply sitting with them for a chat.”£19 an hourProfile →
- 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 →
“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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- 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 →
- Debra B.Saltash · 10 years caring“Day to day, that might mean help with washing and dressing, medication reminders, shopping, running errands, alongside cooking, laundry and the household tasks that keep life running smoothly.”£21 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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- 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 →
- 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 →
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 →
“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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 →
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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 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 →
- 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 →
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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- 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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Angela M.Delabole · 25 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Sophie D.Delabole · 8 years caring“I'm based in Delabole and offer hourly and overnight care, and after eight years in this line of work I've come to believe that the small, ordinary things matter just as much as the practical tasks.”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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- 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 →
- Angela M.Delabole · 25 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
- Sophie D.Delabole · 8 years caring“I'm based in Delabole and offer hourly and overnight care, and after eight years in this line of work I've come to believe that the small, ordinary things matter just as much as the practical tasks.”£22 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 17 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Cornwall.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,190 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Cornwall
120 of the 149 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 4 of them outstanding, and 29 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 £1,015 to £1,190 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
9 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
9 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.