Home care in Okehampton, Devon
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Okehampton, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Okehampton
Okehampton, a town in Devon, covers the EX20 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 9,110 residents in the Okehampton built-up area. Okehampton Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Okehampton, and Tavistock Hospital is about 15 miles away. Adult social care in Okehampton is arranged by Devon County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Okehampton with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Okehampton
- Hourly care in Okehampton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Okehampton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Okehampton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Okehampton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Okehampton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Okehampton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Okehampton: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Okehampton
If you live in Okehampton, ask Devon County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Okehampton is part of Devon: see home care in Devon for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- North Tawton
- Hatherleigh
- Chagford
- Highampton
- Bow
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Okehampton?
Yes. Families in Okehampton can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Okehampton, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Okehampton?
Care in Okehampton 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 Okehampton Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Okehampton. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Okehampton.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Okehampton?
If you live in Okehampton, ask Devon County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Okehampton
Tell us what is needed in Okehampton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.