Home care in Penzance, Cornwall
Families in Penzance can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Penzance
Penzance is a town in Cornwall, in the TR18 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 15,000 residents in the Penzance built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Penzance is West Cornwall Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Penzance are carried out by Cornwall Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Penzance with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Penzance
- Live-in care in Penzance: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Penzance: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Penzance: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Penzance: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Penzance: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Penzance: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Penzance: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Penzance
If you live in Penzance, ask Cornwall Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Penzance, see home care in Cornwall.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Penzance?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Penzance and across Cornwall with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Penzance depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Penzance?
In Penzance, 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 Penzance starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from West Cornwall Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Penzance when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Penzance?
If you live in Penzance, ask Cornwall Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Penzance
Tell us what is needed in Penzance, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.