Home care in Penryn, Cornwall
Care at home in Penryn from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Penryn
Penryn is a town in Cornwall, in the TR10 and TR11 postcode districts. About 11,200 people lived in the Penryn built-up area at the 2021 Census. Falmouth Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Penryn, and Royal Cornwall Hospital is about 7 miles away. Adult social care in Penryn is arranged by Cornwall Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Penryn with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Penryn
- Live-in care in Penryn: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Penryn: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Penryn: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Penryn: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Penryn: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Penryn: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Penryn: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Penryn
If you live in Penryn, ask Cornwall Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Penryn, and on hospitals across Cornwall, is on the Cornwall page.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Penryn?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Penryn and across Cornwall with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Penryn depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Penryn?
In Penryn, 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. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Penryn starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Falmouth Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Penryn. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Penryn.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Penryn?
If you live in Penryn, ask Cornwall Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Penryn
Tell us what is needed in Penryn, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.