Home care across South West England
Checked, self-employed carers for families across South West England, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. Choose your council area to see local hospitals, who to ask for a needs assessment, and the towns we cover.
Council areas in South West England
South West England is home to about 5.9 million people; 23.2% of them, about 1.4 million, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates).
Bath and North East Somerset
19.9% aged 65 or over, 8 towns and districts
Bristol
12.7% aged 65 or over, 1 town or district
Cornwall
26.5% aged 65 or over, 44 towns and districts
Devon
27.0% aged 65 or over, 60 towns and districts
Dorset
26.7% aged 65 or over, 38 towns and districts
Gloucestershire
22.6% aged 65 or over, 49 towns and districts
North Somerset
24.3% aged 65 or over, 12 towns and districts
Plymouth
19.2% aged 65 or over, 5 towns and districts
Somerset
25.9% aged 65 or over, 34 towns and districts
South Gloucestershire
18.9% aged 65 or over, 13 towns and districts
Wiltshire
21.3% aged 65 or over, 36 towns and districts
Largest towns
- Bournemouth Dorset
- Swindon Wiltshire
- Kingswood and Fishponds South Gloucestershire
- Poole Dorset
- Exeter Devon
- Gloucester Gloucestershire
Care at home across South West England
- Hourly care in South West England: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in South West England: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in South West England: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in South West England: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in South West England: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in South West England: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in South West England: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Paying for care
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). See paying for care at home for Attendance Allowance, NHS Continuing Healthcare and direct payments.
Questions
Do you arrange home care across South West England?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in all 11 council areas of South West England, including Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you.
How is care at home paid for in South West England?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
How much does home care cost in South West England?
Across South West England, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Care at home in South West England
Tell us what is needed in South West England, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.