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 £23 an hour30 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour48 carers within about 45 minutes of Torbay
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night29 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,159 a week21 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.
- 48 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Torbay, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 28 of the 48 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Yvonne Margareth P.Brixham · 19 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Oksana Z.Torquay · 5 years caring“I'm based in Torquay and have spent five years in care, starting out as a live-in carer for two years before moving into hourly and visiting care, a change that has let me get to know people in their own homes and routines across a wider range of settings.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Monika M.South Hams · 10 years caring“My week is usually a mix of visiting a few hours here and there and, sometimes, moving in for a period of live-in care when someone needs round the clock support.”£22.50 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 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 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 →
Lesley R.Sidmouth · 25 years caring“I'm just as capable adapting quickly to new clients with different needs, whether that's help with washing and dressing, medication reminders, cooking and laundry, or simply sitting down for a chat and a game of cards.”£30 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.”
“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 Torbay
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
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 →
Ernestine F.Exeter · 9 years caring“I am equally comfortable with hands on personal care, including bathing, hoist assistance, catheter care and help with eating and drinking, as I am with the quieter side of the job such as cooking, laundry and simply sitting and talking.”£25 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 Torbay
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Joanne S.Torquay · 5 years caring“My time working on a stroke and neuro ward taught me how much patience and steady reassurance matter when someone is relearning the basics of daily life.”£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 →
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 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
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.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Love B.Exeter · 7 years caring“I bring the same steady, unhurried approach to personal care, whether that is help with bathing and dressing, medication reminders, or more involved support such as catheter or wound care, and I have experience with conditions ranging from dementia and…”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
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 →
“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 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Lee-Ann C.Cullompton · 6 years caring“My working week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays, and it's the quieter moments of companionship, a shared meal, a proper conversation, sitting together over a puzzle, that I find the most rewarding.”Does nights3 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…”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 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
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 →
Barbara S.Torquay · 14 years caring£28 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 →
“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.
- 21 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Torbay.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,159 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 42 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 →
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.”£160 a day2 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Torbay
47 of the 59 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 £1,159 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
48 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
48 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.