Home care in South Molton, Devon
Checked, self-employed carers for families in South Molton, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About South Molton
South Molton is a town in Devon; its postcode district is EX36. About 6,230 people lived in the South Molton built-up area at the 2021 Census. South Molton Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from South Molton, and North Devon District Hospital is about 11 miles away. Needs assessments in South Molton are carried out by Devon County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in South Molton with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in South Molton
- Hourly care in South Molton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in South Molton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in South Molton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in South Molton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in South Molton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in South Molton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in South Molton: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in South Molton
If you live in South Molton, ask Devon County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around South Molton, see home care in Devon.
Nearby towns and districts
- Chulmleigh
- Barnstaple
- Dulverton Somerset
- Fremington
- Great Torrington
Questions
Do you arrange carers in South Molton?
Yes. Families in South Molton can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near South Molton, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in South Molton?
In South Molton, 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 South Molton starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from South Molton Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in South Molton when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in South Molton?
If you live in South Molton, ask Devon County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in South Molton
Tell us what is needed in South Molton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.