Home care in Bideford, Devon
Care at home in Bideford from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Bideford
Bideford is a town in Devon; its postcode district is EX39. About 19,500 people lived in the Bideford built-up area at the 2021 Census. Bideford Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Bideford, and North Devon District Hospital is about 8 miles away. Adult social care in Bideford is arranged by Devon County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Bideford with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Bideford
- Hourly care in Bideford: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Bideford: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Bideford: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Bideford: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Bideford: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Bideford: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Bideford: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Bideford
Devon County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Bideford: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Bideford, and on hospitals across Devon, is on the Devon page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Northam
- Westward Ho!
- Fremington
- Great Torrington
- Braunton
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Bideford?
Yes. Families in Bideford can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Bideford, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Bideford?
Care in Bideford is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Bideford Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Bideford. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Bideford.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Bideford?
Devon County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Bideford: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Bideford
Tell us what is needed in Bideford, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.