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 £22 an hour33 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour47 carers within about 45 minutes of Plymouth
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night32 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, September 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.
- 47 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Plymouth, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 25 of the 47 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Angela M.Delabole · 25 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
Helen H.Liskeard · 11 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Rhodia M.Plymouth · 3 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
“She was on-time, immediately helping us to travel to an overnight hotel. She stayed overnight and kept a gentle watch on me until the next day. She was also really fun to talk to and I was very happy that I had found her for what was quite a stressful day for me. Highly, highly recommend. Gemma”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 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 →
Noliwe S.Torquay · 20 years caring“I enjoy the companionship aspect of caring, ensuring that my clients are safe in a happy home.”£23 an hourProfile →
Mervyn T.Bude · 8 years caring“Whether it's a proper conversation over a cup of tea, cooking a meal together, or simply sitting quietly while someone reads, I try to make the day feel a little brighter rather than just another routine to get through.”£20 an hourProfile →
“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time. It was a pleasure to share the time with her, knowing that my wife was in very good hands.”
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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
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 →
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 →
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”£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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 write about caring for someone with dementia.
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 →
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 →
Anthony D.Dawlish · 15 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, and I've found that consistency and genuine conversation make a real difference to how settled someone feels, especially with overnight or live-in arrangements…”£30 an hourProfile →
“Grace has a very mature and positive approach to care and caring for vulnerable people and brought a ray of sunshine to what was a dark period in our life. She showed herself to be a very kind, considerate and empathic person, and I am more than happy to recommend Grace to future clients.”
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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Amadeu A.Torquay · 4 years caring“I have worked across care homes, supported living, community settings and hospitals, and I once spent two years building steady, trusted care with the same service users in their own home.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Joanne S.Torquay · 5 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care, and I've supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart disease, arthritis and post-operative or end of life care.”£19.20 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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Job Bediako O.Torquay · 5 years caring“I have experience with a wide range of conditions, including Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and mobility difficulties, as well as end of life and post-operative care.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Grace E.Paignton · 5 years caring“I've supported people through dementia, anxiety, stroke, Parkinson's and end of life care among many others, and I'm comfortable with hands-on personal care, but I never let that overshadow the company and conversation that make someone's day feel normal.”£18.80 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 →
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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
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.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
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…”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Victoria De Los Angeles P.Torquay · 4 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across Torquay, and speaking both English and Spanish means I can connect with a wider range of clients and their families.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 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 →
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 →
Simphiwe S.Torquay · 4 years caring“That approach has shaped how I have worked over four years supporting people in Torquay, offering hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care.”£20 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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Linda May H.Torbay · 40 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care across Torbay, and over the decades I have supported people of all ages living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease, mental health conditions and many other physical and learning disabilities,…”£140 a day1 reviewProfile →
Love B.Exeter · 7 years caring“My working week in Exeter is usually a mix of hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements, and honestly, the part I look forward to most is the time spent simply being with someone: sharing a meal, going over a puzzle together, or just sitting…”£160 a day3 reviewsProfile →
Samuel A.Exeter · 6 years caring“I have been working as a carer here in Exeter for over two years now, offering hourly, live-in and overnight support, and I have supported people with a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and mobility difficulties.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
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
47 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
47 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.