Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Armagh, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Armagh charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Armagh
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour5 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour9 carers within about 45 minutes of Armagh
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night7 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,047 to £1,260 a week16 live-in carers within reach
- Care home or nursing homeMoving out of home into careabout £1,160 to £1,410 a weekFees vary by home
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Armagh charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Armagh
Visiting care
A carer comes for an hour or more at the times you agree, such as a morning call to help someone up and washed.
- 9 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Armagh, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 8 of the 9 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Wendy H.40 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care, and I still genuinely enjoy the work: helping someone feel safe, clean and ready to face their day matters to me as much now as it ever has.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caring£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and I am comfortable with the practical side too, from medication reminders to bathing, dressing and catheter care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I have spent 14 years working in care around Antrim, and what I enjoy most has always been the company side of things: a proper chat, a shared meal, or a walk together if the weather allows.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ariela C.2 years caring“What I love most is the company side of the job.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Felim R.“I started out with an office based role for a care company and then moved on to supported living.”£18 an hourProfile →
“I cannot exaggerate the effect she has had on his quality of life and his daily mood. Wendy is a capable and caring lady who took the time to build a genuine relationship with my father and he sings her praises on an almost daily basis! I have found Wendy straight forward and trustworthy in every aspect of her job. She is discrete and reliable and her help has been invaluable to my family.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Armagh
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Having me visit means practical help with the everyday things, dressing, medication reminders, meals, laundry, toileting, alongside proper company.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and I am comfortable with the practical side too, from medication reminders to bathing, dressing and catheter care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“Practical care such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders, catheter care and hoist assistance sits alongside the quieter parts of the job, cooking a proper meal, doing the laundry, or simply sitting and talking.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Thanks to Tracy, Dad was always immaculately dressed and clean, his meals were all home cooked and nutritionally well balanced and his home was always kept really clean and tidy. Tracy is also highly reliable and responsible at administering prescribed medication and attending doctors and hospital appointments. Tracy always goes above and beyond in terms of the care she gives.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Armagh
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart conditions, as well as those managing anxiety, depression or the effects of poor mobility.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Over that time I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and I have sat with families through end of life care too.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I have supported people with all sorts of conditions over the years, from dementia and stroke to Parkinson's and mobility problems, and each person has taught me something about patience and steadiness.”£20 an hourProfile →
“My mother benefited from a level of assistance, support, care & love it would be difficult to find elsewhere & for which I am extremely grateful. I am happy to recommend Precious to any potential client & their family, with the highest level of confidence that they would receive the utmost care & attention.”
Care for Parkinson's, stroke and other conditions
Carers who have looked after someone with a particular condition, such as Parkinson's, a stroke or MS.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Over that time I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and I have sat with families through end of life care too.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I have supported people with all sorts of conditions over the years, from dementia and stroke to Parkinson's and mobility problems, and each person has taught me something about patience and steadiness.”£20 an hourProfile →
- Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart conditions, as well as those managing anxiety, depression or the effects of poor mobility.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Over that time I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and I have sat with families through end of life care too.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Scott D.Lisburn · 3 years caring“Over three years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£19.39 an hourProfile →
“She quickly formed rapport with both the patient and her friends, guiding them through a tender time. Our friend died very peacefuly at home and, although Tsitsi was only needed for a very short time in the end, her role was very helpful. We were also very grateful for the swift support we received from PrimeCarers especially with finding us such a good carer at very short notice.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Armagh
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
- Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and I am comfortable with the practical side too, from medication reminders to bathing, dressing and catheter care.”Does nightsProfile →
- Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“That comfort with new settings is what drew me to care work, and it has shaped how I go about it in Newry over the past three years, offering hourly visits and overnight care to people with a wide range of needs.”Does nightsProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caring£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and I am comfortable with the practical side too, from medication reminders to bathing, dressing and catheter care.”£20 an hourProfile →
- Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“That comfort with new settings is what drew me to care work, and it has shaped how I go about it in Newry over the past three years, offering hourly visits and overnight care to people with a wide range of needs.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 16 live-in carers are based across the wider region around Armagh.
- A week here costs £1,047 to £1,260 with our fee included, typically £1,117.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Armagh
Care homes in Armagh are inspected by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority, and each home publishes its inspection reports. Across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410, while a live-in carer here costs £1,047 to £1,260 a week.
Elderly care in Armagh helps you weigh care at home against a care home, and care at home or a care home goes through what to ask a home before choosing it.
Agencies or private carers
Home care agencies and private carers in Armagh
Home care agencies
9 private carers near Armagh
Every carer on PrimeCarers has passed an enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work check and an online interview before they appear (how we check carers). Agency or private carer compares the two, and the best home carers in Armagh profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Armagh
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and can contribute after a financial assessment, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding care sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Armagh ask about the types of care
9 carers within about 45 minutes of Armagh offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, care homes and nursing homes.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,117 with our fee included, against about £1,160 for a care home place. For a couple, one live-in carer costs about £1,350 a week, far less than two care home places. Care at home or a care home goes through the decision.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council can contribute after an assessment, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding care sets out each route.