Home care in Brixham, Devon
Families in Brixham can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Brixham
Brixham is a town in Devon; its postcode district is TQ5. About 17,800 people lived in the Brixham built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Brixham is Brixham Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Brixham is arranged by Torbay Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Brixham with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Brixham
- Hourly care in Brixham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Brixham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Brixham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Brixham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Brixham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Brixham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Brixham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Brixham
For a free needs assessment in Brixham, contact Torbay Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Brixham, see home care in Devon.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Brixham?
Yes. Families in Brixham can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Brixham, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Brixham?
Hourly care in Brixham 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 Brixham Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Brixham. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Brixham.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Brixham?
For a free needs assessment in Brixham, contact Torbay Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Brixham
Tell us what is needed in Brixham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.