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Visiting care and home care in Dartmouth

We’re delighted to be able to bring our dedicated, person-centred home care services to customers across beautiful Dartmouth. To give our customers total peace of mind about our commitment to providing exceptional standards of care each and every day, all of our care services are independently regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

At Helping Hands, we firmly believe that when the need for care arises, home is the best place in which to receive it. We specialise in providing truly transformative packages of care that enable our customers to maintain their preferred routines, hobbies and lifestyle.

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Understanding care costs

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Quality care supporting families in Dartmouth

Our carers provide a wide range of support across Dartmouth, from short-term help to ongoing visiting care and live-in care.

We've been caring for people for decades, helping them maintain their independence and continue to live well in the homes and communities they love.

Why families choose us

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Thousands of 5-star reviews from families

Carefully selected carers with compassion and empathy

Flexible support tailored to individual needs

Home care services available in Dartmouth

Live-in care

Personalised one-to-one support from a fully qualified carer living with you in your home. Helping you to continue to live life on your terms.

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Round the clock 24/7 care
Handpicked carers selected for their patience, kindness and empathy
Peace of mind for families

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Hourly visiting care

Visits from 30 minutes a week so you can continue to live well at home. Support tailored to your needs from personal care and light housekeeping to help getting out and about.

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Flexible care to suit your needs and routines
Support with managing conditions or medications
Companionship as well as care

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Branch information

View your local branches details including location, opening times and services offered.

Understanding care costs

Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.

Not sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.

Supporting people living in Dartmouth

While we do not have a physical branch in Dartmouth, care in the area is coordinated by our Plymouth branch, working with carers who support people across the local community.

Charlene Cole

Branch Care Manager

Charlene is the Branch Care Manager at Plymouth.

Amba Steen

Area Care Manager

Amba is the Area Care Manager at Plymouth.

Sophie Parker

Head of Operations

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Adam Wilkins

Divisional Director

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Fully regulated care supporting Dartmouth

Care services supporting families in Dartmouth are delivered by our Plymouth branch, which is fully regulated by the CQC.

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High quality home care in Dartmouth

We’ve been providing home care for long enough to know that in order to offer every customer with a truly meaningful level of support, a personalised approach to each person’s care plan is required. From your very first phone call to our friendly customer support team, we’ll place your requirements and preferences at the heart of every decision that’s taken surrounding your care. We’ll schedule an initial care assessment with your local care manager in Dartmouth, where they’ll take the time to understand your needs and wishes. From there, we’ll curate a package of care which gives you the right type and level of care – ensuring you’re never left feeling isolated, but also aren’t overpaying for hours you don’t need.

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24/7 live in care support

One of the areas of care in which we specialise is live-in care, where one of our wonderful carers will stay with you in your home and provide you with round-the-clock support. If you have a loved one who is experiencing regular slips and trips, and is perhaps living with a complex condition, then live-in care might be the ideal solution for them. An popular alternative to residential care, live-in care allows your loved one to benefit from one-to-one attention and companionship from an expertly-trained carer, who will be matched to your personality and general outlook on life.

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Why Helping Hands is better than a care agency in Dartmouth

At Helping Hands, we believe we’re a better option than a care agency because we’re a private care provider. That means that you can have absolute confidence that our Dartmouth team employ all of our care staff directly, whereas many care agencies will expect the customer to be responsible for paying their carer. We want to make your life as straightforward and stress-free as possible, so we’ll always take care of payments and all the fiddly, time-consuming admin and paperwork that comes with them. We also enrol all of our carers on our company-wide, award-winning training programme which fully equips them to provide you with wonderful care.

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Qualified carers providing a variety of care services in Dartmouth

Our Dartmouth branch comprises a wonderful team of carers who have all been selectively recruited for their kind and compassionate personalities and their commitment to providing every customer with truly transformative care. We’re very particular about only hiring the most outstanding applicants to our care teams, and every candidate must undergo an enhanced-DBS check to ensure they’re the type of person you’d be happy to have in your home. When they start with us, all of our new carers receive our comprehensive carer training, where they participate in modules covering, amongst other things, moving and handling, dementia care, and medication, and they’ll regularly enrol on refresher courses so that their skills and knowledge are kept up to date.

Supporting communities across Dartmouth

Our carers provide home care in Dartmouth and nearby areas including these locations.

Plymstock
Tavistock
Ivybridge
Devonport
Saltash

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FAQs

Home care in Dartmouth is professional support provided in your own home, helping you or a loved one stay safe, comfortable and independent without needing to move into residential care. It can be arranged as regular visiting care, occasional support, respite care, or full-time live-in care, depending on your needs.

With Helping Hands, care is built around your routine, so support can include anything from help getting up in the morning to companionship, meal preparation, medication prompts, mobility support and personal care.

Home care can include a wide range of practical, personal and emotional support. This may include help with washing, dressing, toileting, medication prompts, preparing meals, light housework, shopping, attending appointments, mobility support and companionship.

Care can be flexible, from short visits during the week to several visits a day or live-in care. The right level of support will depend on your needs, routines and preferences.

A carer can help with everyday tasks that have become difficult to manage alone. This might include getting in and out of bed, washing and dressing, preparing meals, moving safely around the home, taking medication, keeping the house tidy, going shopping, attending appointments or simply having someone there for companionship.

The aim is to provide the right amount of support while helping you maintain independence, dignity and confidence at home.

The cost of home care in Dartmouth depends on the type and amount of support you need. Helping Hands’ visiting care prices currently start from £32.40 per hour, with visits available from 30 minutes, and live-in care currently starts from £1,675 per week for one person. A call-out or travel charge may also apply.

Because everyone’s needs are different, the best way to get an accurate price is to arrange a care assessment. This helps create a tailored care plan and a clear breakdown of costs before care begins.

Home care can be cheaper than a care home, especially if you only need support for part of the day or a few times a week. Age UK says privately arranged home care can cost around £25 per hour, while residential care averages around £949 per week and nursing home care around £1,267 per week, although costs vary by area and needs.

For people who need round-the-clock support, live-in care may be closer in cost to residential care, but it allows you to remain in your own home, keep familiar routines and receive one-to-one support.

Yes. Helping Hands states that its service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission, or CQC, in England and the Care Inspectorate Wales, or CIW, in Wales. These regulators monitor care providers to make sure they meet required standards for safety, quality and care delivery.

Individual branch ratings can vary, so it is always worth checking the relevant local branch profile when arranging care in Dartmouth.

Home care in Dartmouth can often be arranged quickly, depending on your needs, location and carer availability. In many cases, care can begin within a few days, and urgent support may be possible sooner following an assessment.

The first step is usually a conversation about your situation, followed by a care assessment and a personalised care plan. This helps make sure the right support is in place from the start.

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If you're exploring care options in Dartmouth, our team can help you understand the support available and answer any questions you may have. Call our care team today.

01752 520791

Branch information

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Helping Hands Plymouth, 75 Mutley Plain, Dartmouth, PL4 6JJ

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Monday	8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday	8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday	8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday	8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday	8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Monday	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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