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£20 to £30 an hour7 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£20 to £30 an hour15 carers within about 45 minutes of Devon
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night9 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,036 to £1,190 a week13 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.
- 15 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Devon, charging £20 to £30 an hour with our fee included, typically £27.
- 9 of the 12 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Noliwe S.Torquay · 20 years caring“I am passionate about my work as a Carer because it allows me to provide the best service and care to clients while they live in their own home.”£23 an hourProfile →
Lesley R.Sidmouth · 25 years caring“I once cared for the same client for years, which taught me how much continuity matters, learning someone's routines and the small details that make their day easier.”£30 an hourProfile →
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 →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
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 →
Alice C.Exeter · 2 years caring“That might mean a shared meal, a cup of tea and a chat, or a slow walk together if the weather allows.”£18.89 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Lesley R.Sidmouth · 25 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, spinal injuries and heart disease, among many other conditions, and I'm comfortable with the practical side too, from PEG feeding and catheter care to hoist…”£30 an hourProfile →
- Tina A.Teignbridge · 17 years caring“Alongside this I help with washing, dressing, medication reminders, catheter care and mobility, and I keep on top of the cooking, laundry and cleaning so the home ticks along smoothly.”£28 an hourProfile →
- 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 →
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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Lesley R.Sidmouth · 25 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, spinal injuries and heart disease, among many other conditions, and I'm comfortable with the practical side too, from PEG feeding and catheter care to hoist…”£30 an hourProfile →
- 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 →
- Alice C.Exeter · 2 years caring“I've supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and declining mobility, and I'm comfortable with the practical side too, from bathing and dressing to medication reminders and cooking.”£18.89 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Beaulah Emmaculate C.Torbay · 1 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes and mobility difficulties, and I try to meet each person where they are.”£18.80 an hourProfile →- Lesley R.Sidmouth · 25 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, spinal injuries and heart disease, among many other conditions, and I'm comfortable with the practical side too, from PEG feeding and catheter care to hoist…”£30 an hourProfile →
- 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 →
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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Malgorzata K.Cullompton · 17 years caring“I have 14 years experience in all backgrounds of care from Hospital, community and residential I have experience in providing support an adults with learning disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's, challenging behaviour, mental health and autism.”£30 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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- 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 →
Ernestine F.Exeter · 9 years caring“My experience spans a wide range, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to end of life care, learning disabilities and mental health support such as anxiety and depression.”£25 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Noliwe S.Torquay · 20 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
- Lesley R.Sidmouth · 25 years caring“I now offer day services, live-in and overnight care in Devon.”Does nightsProfile →
- 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…”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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- 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.”£23 an hourProfile →
- Lesley R.Sidmouth · 25 years caring“I now offer day services, live-in and overnight care in Devon.”£30 an hourProfile →
- 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 →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 13 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Devon.
- A week here costs £1,036 to £1,190 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- 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 →
- Lesley R.Sidmouth · 25 years caring“I now offer day services, live-in and overnight care in Devon.”£200 a dayProfile →
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.”£200 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Devon
203 of the 228 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 16 of them outstanding, and 25 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 £1,036 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
15 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
15 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.