Home care in Ilfracombe, Devon
LCH Care matches families in Ilfracombe with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe, a town in Devon, covers the EX34 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 9,200 residents in the Ilfracombe built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Ilfracombe is Ilfracombe Community Hospital, about 1 mile away, and North Devon District Hospital is about 9 miles away. Needs assessments in Ilfracombe are carried out by Devon County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Ilfracombe with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Ilfracombe
- Hourly care in Ilfracombe: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Ilfracombe: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Ilfracombe: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Ilfracombe: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Ilfracombe: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Ilfracombe: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Ilfracombe: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Ilfracombe
For a free needs assessment in Ilfracombe, contact Devon County Council through GOV.UK.
Ilfracombe is part of Devon: see home care in Devon for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Braunton
- Barnstaple
- Fremington
- Northam
- Westward Ho!
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Ilfracombe?
Yes. Families in Ilfracombe can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Ilfracombe, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Ilfracombe?
In Ilfracombe, 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 Ilfracombe starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Ilfracombe Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Ilfracombe when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Ilfracombe?
For a free needs assessment in Ilfracombe, contact Devon County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Ilfracombe
Tell us what is needed in Ilfracombe, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.