Home care in Barnstaple, Devon
LCH Care matches families in Barnstaple with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Barnstaple
Barnstaple, a town in Devon, covers the EX31 and EX32 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 31,300 residents in the Barnstaple built-up area. North Devon District Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Barnstaple. Adult social care in Barnstaple is arranged by Devon County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Barnstaple with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Barnstaple
- Hourly care in Barnstaple: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Barnstaple: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Barnstaple: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Barnstaple: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Barnstaple: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Barnstaple: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Barnstaple: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Barnstaple
Devon County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Barnstaple: apply on GOV.UK.
Barnstaple is part of Devon: see home care in Devon for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Barnstaple?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Barnstaple and across Devon with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Barnstaple depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Barnstaple?
Hourly care in Barnstaple costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from North Devon District Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Barnstaple when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Barnstaple?
Devon County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Barnstaple: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Barnstaple
Tell us what is needed in Barnstaple, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.