Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Torbay, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Torbay charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Torbay
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £25 an hour13 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £25 an hour22 carers within about 45 minutes of Torbay
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night15 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,166 a week20 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week51 homes without nursing in Torbay
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week13 nursing homes in Torbay
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Torbay charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Torbay. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Torbay
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.
- 22 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Torbay, charging £19 to £25 an hour with our fee included, typically £22.
- 13 of the 21 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Linda May H.Paignton · 40 years caring“I try to bring a steady, unhurried approach to every visit, with a good sense of humour to help when things feel difficult.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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.”£30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Job Bediako O.Torquay · 5 years caring“I am based in Torquay and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I have built my daily routines around consistency, whether that is helping someone with their hygiene, medication, or keeping an eye on how they are feeling physically.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“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 19 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Charity M.Torquay · 4 years caring“I enjoy the conversations, the small routines, the company of it all.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
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 →
“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 Torbay
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 19 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Simphiwe S.Torquay · 4 years caring“Having me as your carer means having someone consistent and unhurried, who will help with the practical things such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and mobility support, as well as cooking, laundry and the everyday admin that can pile up.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 →
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 →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Torbay
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 19 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Linda May H.Paignton · 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,…”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Vannessa P.Totnes · 6 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, stroke, and a wide range of other conditions, alongside those living with anxiety, depression or schizophrenia.”£30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Job Bediako O.Torquay · 5 years caring“Over five years of care work, much of it supporting people living with dementia and other chronic conditions, I have learned that steadiness and patience matter more than rushing to fix things.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“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 19 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Tanya M.Torquay · 5 years caring“I have spent five years offering hourly and overnight care around Torquay, and in that time I have built up a broad depth of experience, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to heart disease, cancer and end of life care, as well as conditions such as cerebral…”£25 an hourProfile →
Vanessa K.Brixham · 11 years caring“I have worked with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as spinal injury, cerebral palsy and paraplegia.”£23 an hourProfile →
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 →
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 19 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 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 →
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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 19 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Victoria De Los Angeles P.Torquay · 4 years caring“Over four years of care work, I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, among many other conditions, as well as those needing end of life or post operative support.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Monika M.South Hams · 10 years caring“I speak English and Polish, and I have experience with dementia, stroke, diabetes, mobility problems and end of life care, among other conditions.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Vasile M.Torbay · 12 years caring“Alongside that, I support with dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's, respiratory conditions and end of life care, and I'm equally comfortable helping with dressing, bathing, medication reminders and mobility, always working at the pace the person in front of…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Through difficult days and nights, trips to the hospital and back, Dace was amazing. We can't recommend her highly enough.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Torbay
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 19 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Linda May H.Paignton · 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,…”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
- Job Bediako O.Torquay · 5 years caring“I am based in Torquay and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I have built my daily routines around consistency, whether that is helping someone with their hygiene, medication, or keeping an eye on how they are feeling physically.”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 19 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Yvonne Margareth P.Brixham · 19 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →- Linda May H.Paignton · 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,…”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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.”£30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 20 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Torbay.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,166 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 19 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Linda May H.Paignton · 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 →
- 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.”£240 a day1 reviewProfile →
- Job Bediako O.Torquay · 5 years caring“Over five years of care work, much of it supporting people living with dementia and other chronic conditions, I have learned that steadiness and patience matter more than rushing to fix things.”£140 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Torbay
48 of the 60 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 2 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 £1,015 to £1,166 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 Torbay 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 Torbay
23 home care agencies for older people in Torbay
22 private carers near Torbay
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 Torbay profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Torbay
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 Torbay sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Torbay ask about the types of care
22 carers within about 45 minutes of Torbay offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 64 care homes in Torbay take older people, 13 of them with nursing and 44 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 64 care homes in Torbay that take older people, 13 provide nursing. 44 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 Torbay sets out each route.