Home care in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute
Families in Dunoon can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Dunoon
Dunoon is a town in Argyll and Bute, in the PA23 postcode district. The nearest NHS hospital to Dunoon is Cowal Community Hospital, about 1 mile away, and Inverclyde Royal Hospital is about 5 miles away. Needs assessments in Dunoon are carried out by Argyll and Bute Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Dunoon with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Dunoon
- Hourly care in Dunoon: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Dunoon: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Dunoon: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Dunoon: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Dunoon: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Dunoon: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Dunoon: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Dunoon
If you live in Dunoon, ask Argyll and Bute Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Dunoon, see home care in Argyll and Bute.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Dunoon?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Dunoon and across Argyll and Bute with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Dunoon depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Dunoon?
Hourly care in Dunoon costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Cowal Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Dunoon. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Dunoon.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Dunoon?
If you live in Dunoon, ask Argyll and Bute Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Dunoon
Tell us what is needed in Dunoon, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.