Home care in Looe, Cornwall
Families in Looe can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Looe
Looe is a town in Cornwall; its postcode district is PL13. About 5,310 people lived in the Looe built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Looe is Liskeard Community Hospital, about 7 miles away, and St Austell Hospital is about 14 miles away. Needs assessments in Looe are carried out by Cornwall Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Looe with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Looe
- Live-in care in Looe: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Looe: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Looe: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Looe: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Looe: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Looe: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Looe: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Looe
If you live in Looe, ask Cornwall Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Looe is part of Cornwall: see home care in Cornwall for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Barbican
- Liskeard
- Addington
- Fowey
- Lostwithiel
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Looe?
Yes. Families in Looe can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Looe, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Looe?
Care in Looe 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 Liskeard Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Looe when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Looe?
If you live in Looe, ask Cornwall Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Looe
Tell us what is needed in Looe, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.