Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Plymouth, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Plymouth charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Plymouth
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour9 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour16 carers within about 45 minutes of Plymouth
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night8 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,006 to £1,131 a week11 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week46 homes without nursing in Plymouth
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week20 nursing homes in Plymouth
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Plymouth charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Plymouth. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Plymouth
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.
- 16 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Plymouth, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 8 of the 15 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 →
Ezinne C.Plymouth · 4 years caring“My days often move between hourly visits, overnight support and longer live-in stays around Plymouth, but what I enjoy most is the steady, ongoing relationships that come with getting to know someone properly over time.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 →
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 →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Plymouth
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Ezinne C.Plymouth · 4 years caring“I offer personal care, medication reminders, help with mobility and hoist use, and the everyday things like cooking, laundry and cleaning, alongside plenty of companionship along the way.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- 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 →
William F.Totnes · 1 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care, and I am comfortable with the practical side too, whether that is hoist transfers, catheter care, medication reminders or…”£19 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Plymouth
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 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 →
- Ezinne C.Plymouth · 4 years caring“I have four years of experience supporting people with conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and physical disabilities, as well as those needing end of life care.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- 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 →
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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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 →- Ezinne C.Plymouth · 4 years caring“I have four years of experience supporting people with conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and physical disabilities, as well as those needing end of life care.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- 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 →
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 14 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 →
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.”£22 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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Ezinne C.Plymouth · 4 years caring“I have four years of experience supporting people with conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and physical disabilities, as well as those needing end of life care.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- William F.Totnes · 1 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care, and I am comfortable with the practical side too, whether that is hoist transfers, catheter care, medication reminders or…”£19 an hourProfile →
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 →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Plymouth
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
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 →
Rhodia M.Plymouth · 3 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Omotolani O.Plymouth · 1 years caring“I've never turned down a chance to learn something new, and that willingness to keep training shapes how I work now, offering hourly, visiting and overnight care with a calm and dependable manner.”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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Ezinne C.Plymouth · 4 years caring“My days often move between hourly visits, overnight support and longer live-in stays around Plymouth, but what I enjoy most is the steady, ongoing relationships that come with getting to know someone properly over time.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- 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 →
- William F.Totnes · 1 years caring“I live in Totnes and believe strongly that people are happiest and most at ease in their own homes, surrounded by their own things, which is a big part of why I do this work.”£19 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 11 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Plymouth.
- A week here costs £1,006 to £1,131 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- 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 →
Bosede D.Plymouth · 10 years caring“Based in Plymouth, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and much of what I do centres on good company as much as practical support.”£140 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Plymouth
52 of the 64 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 4 of them outstanding, and 12 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 £1,006 to £1,131 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth
42 home care agencies for older people in Plymouth
16 private carers near Plymouth
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 Plymouth profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Plymouth
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 Plymouth sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Plymouth ask about the types of care
16 carers within about 45 minutes of Plymouth offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 66 care homes in Plymouth take older people, 20 of them with nursing and 43 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 66 care homes in Plymouth that take older people, 20 provide nursing. 43 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 Plymouth sets out each route.