Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Devon, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Devon charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Devon
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £25 an hour23 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £25 an hour38 carers within about 45 minutes of Devon
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night23 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,099 to £1,190 a week12 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,238 a week187 homes without nursing in Devon
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shift£1,600 a week56 nursing homes in Devon
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Devon charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Devon. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Devon
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.
- 38 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Devon, charging £19 to £25 an hour with our fee included, typically £21.
- 28 of the 38 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Polly C.Torridge District · 18 years caring“Although I didn’t go on to be a nurse I found a greater satisfaction in bringing care to the home empowering clients, whist giving them the independence, dignity and respect we all deserve ❤️”£40 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Malgorzata K.Cullompton · 17 years caring£30 an hourProfile →
Tanya M.Torquay · 5 years caring“I also like to keep visits sociable, whether that is a game of cards, a puzzle or simply chatting over a cup of tea, because I think company matters just as much as the physical care.”£25 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 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 →
Barbara S.Torquay · 14 years caring“I have been successfully providing all aspects of personal care, companionship, cooking, domestic support, shopping and medication prompting to my clients.”£28 an hourProfile →
Lauren M.Plymouth · 9 years caring“I am a fun and enthusiastic person who loves chatting, listening to music and going out for strolls.”£19 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 Devon
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Oksana Z.Torquay · 5 years caring“Alongside that, I support with the everyday practicalities, from medication reminders and personal care to mobility and household tasks, and I have experience with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Isaac C.Torpoint · 3 years caring“I'm trained in moving and handling and fire safety, and comfortable with personal care such as bathing, dressing, catheter care and medication reminders.”£18.89 an hourProfile →
Abi K.Launceston · 1 years caring“Day to day, this might mean help with washing and dressing, moving and handling, catheter care, medication reminders, meal preparation or simply being good company.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“LeeAnn got my mother up and moving with skill and love, where others would have struggled. LeeAnn is very professional but also kind and loving. She would still be with my mother if my mother had not gone into a care home. I would recommend LeeAnn to anyone who was in need of help. Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 at 04:06 She has since sadly passed away.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Devon
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Francesca H.Seaton · 5 years caring“I have 6 years of experience and specialise in working with the elderly and those also living with dementia.”£25 an hourProfile →
Monika M.South Hams · 10 years caring“With a client who had dementia and grew distressed some mornings, I found that going gently, letting her step outside for some air, and talking softly worked better than any argument.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Sheila G.Crediton · 10 years caring“I am based in Crediton and have spent ten years supporting people at home with all sorts of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to arthritis, diabetes and recovery after a stroke or an operation.”£19 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 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Lee-Ann C.Cullompton · 6 years caring“Over that time I have supported people with a broad range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to physical disabilities, mobility difficulties and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.”£22.50 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Charity M.Torquay · 4 years caring“Based in Torquay, I offer hourly and overnight care, and over four years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, learning disabilities and autism, brain injuries, and physical disabilities such as cerebral…”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Sean S.Tavistock · 2 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and physical disabilities, among other conditions, and I'm comfortable with the practical side of care, including bathing, moving and handling, catheter care and medication reminders.”£28 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 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Emma P.Tiverton · 8 years caring“Over eight years of hourly and overnight care around Tiverton, I've supported people with a huge range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to autism, learning disabilities and muscular dystrophy, and I've come to see flexibility and patience as the…”£21 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Lesley R.Sidmouth · 25 years caring“I began nursing in my early twenties at Seaton hospital, and that early grounding has stayed with me through 25 years of care work since.”£30 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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Amadeu A.Torquay · 4 years caring“Over the years I have cared for people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to heart disease, cancer, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Tina A.Teignbridge · 17 years caring“I've been offering care in Teignbridge and the surrounding area for 17 years, providing both hourly visits and overnight care, and in that time I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, heart…”£28 an hourProfile →
Chloe B.Ilminster · 3 years caring“I am also comfortable with end of life care, which I know families often find hardest to talk about.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Devon
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Levgeniia S.Taunton · 13 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Ernestine F.Exeter · 9 years caring“I have been caring professionally for nine years, based in Exeter and offering both hourly and overnight visits.”Does nightsProfile →
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.”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 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Anthony D.Dawlish · 15 years caring“Based in Dawlish, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and while I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and dressing to hoist and catheter care, it's the company alongside it that I think matters most.”£30 an hourProfile →
Mariannis S.Watchet · 4 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight care around Watchet, and over four years I have built experience that spans a genuinely wide range of needs.”£19 an hourProfile →
Clement Finhai M.Taunton · 2 years caring“I am based in Taunton and offer hourly and visiting care, overnight care and live-in care, and over two years in this work I have supported people with learning disabilities, autism, eating disorders, anxiety, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, mild cognitive…”£20 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.
- 12 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Devon.
- A week here costs £1,099 to £1,190 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Vannessa P.Totnes · 6 years caring“I'm based in Totnes, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I bring a calm, steady manner to every visit.”£200 a day1 reviewProfile →
Klaudia S.Torrington · 18 years caring“I'm Klaudia, based in Torrington, and I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care to families across the area, drawing on 18 years of experience across a huge range of conditions, from dementia and stroke to multiple sclerosis, spinal injury and end of life…”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Noliwe S.Torquay · 20 years caring“I have over 20 years of experience working in health and social care, including working as a live-in caregiver.”£140 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Devon
201 of the 225 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 16 of them outstanding, and 24 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,238 a week for a residential place and £1,600 for nursing. A live-in carer here costs £1,099 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 Devon 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 Devon
125 home care agencies for older people in Devon
38 private carers near Devon
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 Devon profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Devon
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 Devon sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Devon ask about the types of care
38 carers within about 45 minutes of Devon offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 243 care homes in Devon take older people, 56 of them with nursing and 169 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 a median of £1,238 for a care home place in Devon. 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 243 care homes in Devon that take older people, 56 provide nursing. 169 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 Devon sets out each route.