Home care in Northam, Devon
LCH Care matches families in Northam with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Northam
Northam is a town in Devon, in the EX39 postcode district. About 5,190 people lived in the Northam built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Northam is Bideford Community Hospital, about 2 miles away, and North Devon District Hospital is about 8 miles away. Needs assessments in Northam are carried out by Devon County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Northam with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Northam
- Hourly care in Northam: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Northam: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Northam: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Northam: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Northam: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Northam: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Northam: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Northam
Devon County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Northam: apply on GOV.UK.
Northam is part of Devon: see home care in Devon for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Westward Ho!
- Bideford
- Fremington
- Braunton
- Great Torrington
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Northam?
Yes. Families in Northam can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Northam, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Northam?
In Northam, 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 Northam starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Bideford Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Northam when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Northam?
Devon County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Northam: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Northam
Tell us what is needed in Northam, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.