Home care in Truro, Cornwall
Families in Truro can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Truro
Truro, a city in Cornwall, covers the TR1 and TR3 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 23,100 residents in the Truro built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Truro is Royal Cornwall Hospital, about 2 miles away. Needs assessments in Truro are carried out by Cornwall Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Truro with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Truro
- Live-in care in Truro: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Truro: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Truro: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Truro: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Truro: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Truro: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Truro: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Truro
For a free needs assessment in Truro, contact Cornwall Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Truro, see home care in Cornwall.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Truro?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Truro and across Cornwall with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Truro depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Truro?
In Truro, 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 Truro starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Royal Cornwall Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Truro. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Truro.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Truro?
For a free needs assessment in Truro, contact Cornwall Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Truro
Tell us what is needed in Truro, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.