Home care in St Austell, Cornwall
LCH Care matches families in St Austell with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About St Austell
St Austell is a town in Cornwall, in the PL25 and PL26 postcode districts. About 24,400 people lived in the St Austell built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to St Austell is St Austell Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in St Austell are carried out by Cornwall Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in St Austell with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in St Austell
- Live-in care in St Austell: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in St Austell: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in St Austell: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in St Austell: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in St Austell: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in St Austell: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in St Austell: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in St Austell
Cornwall Council carries out free needs assessments for people in St Austell: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around St Austell, see home care in Cornwall.
Nearby towns and districts
- St Blazey
- Bugle
- Par
- Fowey
- Lostwithiel
Questions
Do you arrange carers in St Austell?
Yes. Families in St Austell can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near St Austell, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in St Austell?
In St Austell, 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 St Austell starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from St Austell Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in St Austell when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in St Austell?
Cornwall Council carries out free needs assessments for people in St Austell: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in St Austell
Tell us what is needed in St Austell, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.