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Home care in Devon

Checked, self-employed carers for families across Devon, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.

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Devon at a glance

About 265,700 people aged 65 or over live in Devon, 27.0% of its 985,000 residents (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 37,100 people in Devon are aged 85 or over. Devon mixes urban and rural districts (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 149 people per square kilometre on average, so hourly visits suit the towns and live-in care often suits the countryside.

985,000people live in Devon
27.0%are aged 65 or over, about 265,700 people
37,100people are aged 85 or over
2 councilsTorbay Council and Devon County Council

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in Devon

  • Hourly care in Devon: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
  • Live-in care in Devon: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
  • Overnight care in Devon: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
  • Respite care in Devon: cover while a family carer takes a break
  • 24-hour care in Devon: two carers sharing the day and the night
  • Companionship care in Devon: company, outings and help with daily routines
  • Dementia care in Devon: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home

Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.

Arranging and funding care in Devon

Adult social care in Devon is run by Torbay Council and Devon County Council. Ask the council that covers your address for a free needs assessment: Torbay Council and Devon County Council (links go to GOV.UK). A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.

In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.

Coming home from hospital

Devon has NHS hospitals including Torbay Hospital, North Devon District Hospital and Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.

How LCH Care works in Devon

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in Devon, the help needed, and when care should start.

  2. See matched profiles

    Profiles say what experience each carer has.

  3. Speak first

    Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

  4. Care starts

    You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.

There is no office in Devon to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.

Towns and districts in Devon

LCH Care matches families across Devon, including these 60 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in Devon include EX1, EX2, EX4, EX5, EX7, EX8, EX10, EX14, EX15, EX16, EX17, EX20, EX31, EX32, EX39, PL19, PL21, TQ3, TQ4, TQ5, TQ9, TQ12, TQ13 and TQ14.

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across Devon?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Devon, including Exeter, Paignton, Torquay and Exmouth, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.

How much does home care cost in Devon?

Wherever you live in Devon, 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. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.

Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Devon?

Ask the council that covers your address for a free needs assessment: Torbay Council and Devon County Council (links go to GOV.UK).

Can care start when someone leaves Torbay Hospital?

Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.

Will I have to pay for care in Devon?

In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).

Do you have an office in Devon?

No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.

Care at home in Devon

Tell us what is needed in Devon, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.

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