Home care in Launceston, Cornwall
LCH Care matches families in Launceston with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Launceston
Launceston, a town in Cornwall, covers the PL15 postcode district. About 8,430 people lived in the Launceston built-up area at the 2021 Census. Launceston General Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Launceston. Needs assessments in Launceston are carried out by Cornwall Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Launceston with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Launceston
- Live-in care in Launceston: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Launceston: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Launceston: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Launceston: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Launceston: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Launceston: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Launceston: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Launceston
If you live in Launceston, ask Cornwall Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Launceston is part of Cornwall: see home care in Cornwall for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Callington
- Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel
- Tavistock Devon
- Calstock
- Holsworthy Devon
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Launceston?
Yes, LCH Care covers Launceston as part of Cornwall. It depends on carers being available near Launceston, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Launceston?
Care in Launceston is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Launceston General Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Launceston when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Launceston?
If you live in Launceston, ask Cornwall Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Launceston
Tell us what is needed in Launceston, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.