Live In Care Devon
Personalised one-to-one care at home across Devon.
- Family-run provider since 2014
- Fully regulated by the CQC
- Carefully matched live in carers
Live In Care in Devon helps people remain in their own homes when everyday tasks are becoming harder to manage. Support can be planned around life in a city, a seaside community or a rural property, with attention to what the person can still do independently and where reliable assistance is needed.
Families contact us about personal care, dementia, companionship, respite and support following illness or a hospital stay. We begin by understanding the person’s home and routines, then assess what a live-in carer could provide and whether additional arrangements are needed.
What Live In Care In Devon Can Include
A care plan can include help with washing, dressing, preparing meals, agreed medication support, mobility and everyday household tasks. Companionship and reassurance can make daily life easier while the person continues to choose how they spend their time.
We assess the tasks involved, the home environment and any equipment or additional staffing needed. Support with dementia, couples care, respite or recovery is tailored to the person rather than treated as the same arrangement for every household.
A live-in carer needs suitable accommodation and agreed breaks. If frequent overnight assistance or waking-night support is required, we assess the staffing needed; one carer does not work continuously for 24 hours.
Types of Live In Care Available in Devon
Families in Devon often arrange live in care for different reasons, from ongoing 24-hour support to dementia care, hospital discharge support, respite care and care for couples.
Arranging Live In Care in Devon
Arranging care in Devon should consider where the person lives, how easy it is for family to visit, whether hospital discharge is involved and whether the person needs companionship, mobility support or specialist care such as dementia support.
Why Families in Devon Choose Live In Care
Families across Devon may need to arrange care from a distance or combine their own visits with ongoing support. We assess the home and the person’s needs, explain the proposed fee and match a carer carefully. Planned handovers and support from the care team help maintain continuity when carers change.
Our family-run business has supported families since 2014. We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and focus on dignity, clear communication and support that reflects the person’s assessed needs.
- Family-run and family-led provider
- Supporting families since 2014
- Regulated by the Care Quality Commission
- One to one care at home
- Carefully matched carers
- Consistent support with no call-centre feel
Local groups and support in Devon
Alongside care at home, families can explore independent advice, community activities and support for unpaid carers. Services vary between the Devon County Council, Plymouth and Torbay areas, so it is important to check which organisation covers the person’s home. The links below can help families find the appropriate starting point.
- Age UK Devon — Advice, activities and support for older people across Devon.
- Devon Carers — Information, advice and support for unpaid carers supporting someone in the Devon County Council area. Separate services are available for people caring for someone in Plymouth or Torbay.
- Devon County Council Adult Social Care — Care assessments, safeguarding and adult social care guidance.
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust — Hospital and community services across Exeter, North Devon and surrounding areas.
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust — Hospital and community healthcare services across South Devon.
- Devon Memory Café Consortium — Memory cafés and dementia support across Devon communities.
- Healthwatch Devon, Plymouth and Torbay — Independent health and social care information and feedback.
- Devon libraries and community hubs — Local activities, digital access and community information across Devon.
- Caring for Carers — Plymouth – Support from Improving Lives Plymouth for unpaid carers, including information, advice, support groups, activities and workshops.
- Torbay Carers Service – Information and support for people caring for someone who lives in Torbay, including guidance about available services and help with the caring role.
- Plymouth City Council — Adult Care and Support – Information about requesting adult care and support in Plymouth, including the council’s self-assessment and professional referral routes.
- Adult Social Care in Torbay – Information about adult social care and support in Torbay, with links to the relevant council guidance and services.
Supporting Families Across Devon
Devon’s distances can make frequent family visits or several short care calls difficult to organise. A live-in arrangement can bring day-to-day support into the home, but it still needs practical planning. We discuss local appointments, transport, supplies, connectivity and how relatives will receive agreed updates.
Council and carers’ services differ between the Devon County Council area, Plymouth and Torbay. Devon Carers supports unpaid carers in the county council area; Plymouth and Torbay have separate routes. Use the resources below to find the service responsible for the person’s address.
- Family-run and family-led provider
- Supporting families since 2014
- Regulated by the Care Quality Commission
- One-to-one care at home
- Carefully matched carers
- Consistent support with no call-centre feel
Cost of Live In Care in
Devon
The fee depends on the assessed assistance required, whether support is for one person or a couple, and whether additional or overnight staffing is needed. We provide the proposed fee in writing after assessment so you can understand the arrangement before deciding.
Compare the complete proposed package with other options, including what is included and any additional costs. Council funding and other support depend on individual circumstances and the relevant assessment; they should not be assumed.
Home from Hospital Care
Across Devon
For a return home after care from Royal Devon University Healthcare, Torbay and South Devon services or another hospital, we discuss the discharge plan and the support needed at home. Equipment, moving-and-handling requirements and medication instructions should be clarified before care begins. A live-in carer complements the agreed clinical plan and does not replace NHS treatment.
We can discuss short-term support while someone recovers or a longer-term arrangement if needs persist. A start date depends on assessment, carer availability and the home being ready; please contact us early when a discharge is being planned.
FAQs About Live In Care in Devon
How does live in care work in Devon?
Live in care in Devon works by placing a carefully matched carer in the person’s own home. The carer supports daily routines, personal care, meals, medication prompts, companionship and reassurance, with care planned around the person’s home, preferences and level of need.
How much does live in care cost in Devon?
The cost of live in care in Devon depends on the level of support required, whether care is for one person or a couple, and whether specialist support such as dementia care, respite care or waking night support is needed. After an assessment, we provide a clear weekly fee based on the person’s care needs.
Do you provide live in care across Devon towns, villages and rural areas?
Yes. We support families across Devon, including city locations, market towns, coastal communities, rural villages and longer travel distances. Live in care can be especially helpful where short visiting care is difficult to coordinate or where someone needs more consistent support at home.
Can live in care support dementia at home in Devon?
Yes. Live in care can support someone living with dementia in Devon by helping them remain in familiar surroundings with a consistent routine. A carer can help with reassurance, personal care, meals, prompts, companionship, and daily structure at home.
Can live in care help after a hospital stay in Devon?
Yes. Live in care can help someone return home safely after a hospital stay in Devon, a fall, illness, or operation. A carer can support mobility, meals, medication prompts, washing, dressing, confidence, and reassurance while the person settles back into their normal routine.
Is live in care suitable for couples in Devon?
Yes. Live in care can support couples in Devon who want to remain together at home. Care can be tailored around each person’s needs, helping both people keep familiar routines and avoid the disruption of moving separately into residential care.
Can live in care help my elderly parent stay at home in Devon?
Yes. Live in care can help an elderly parent remain in their own home in Devon with one-to-one support. A carer can help with personal care, meals, medication prompts, mobility, companionship and daily routines while allowing your parent to stay in familiar surroundings.
How quickly can live in care start in Devon?
Live in care in Devon can often be arranged quickly once we understand the person’s needs and complete the assessment process. Timescales depend on the level of support required, the home environment, carer availability and whether specialist care is needed.
Devon Towns We Cover
Use the links below to find dedicated Live In Care pages for towns and villages across Devon.
- Axminster
- Bampton
- Barnstaple
- Bideford
- Braunton
- Brixham
- Budleigh Salterton
- Crediton
- Cullompton
- Dartington
- Dartmouth
- Dawlish
- Exeter
- Exmouth
- Great Torrington
- Honiton
- Ilfracombe
- Ivybridge
- Newton Abbot
- Okehampton
- Paignton
- Plymouth
- Salcombe
- Seaton
- Sidmouth
- South Molton
- Tavistock
- Teignmouth
- Tiverton
- Topsham
- Torquay
- Totnes