Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Ballymena, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Ballymena charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Ballymena
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour6 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour13 carers within about 45 minutes of Ballymena
- 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£1,050 to £1,241 a week18 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 Ballymena 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 Ballymena
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.
- 13 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Ballymena, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 8 of the 13 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 →
Jenny I.35 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care, and I am used to shaping my visits around what each person actually needs that day.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caring£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“She came to help us in a time of great stress and established calm and cheerful rapport with both of our parents. She is capable, hard working, kind and flexible. Her nursing background was an extra bonus in times of ill health and her communication is excellent. If you are looking for elderly care I would highly recommend her. Thank you Jenny for all that you have done for us.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- 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 →
- Jenny I.35 years caring“I am confident with bathing, dressing, catheter care, medication reminders, and moving and handling, and I always take time for proper conversation and company alongside the practical support.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ashilla Susan M.4 years caring“I also take on cooking, cleaning and laundry, so the household runs smoothly, and I make a point of joining in with hobbies and interests, because companionship matters just as much as the practical side.”£19.20 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 Ballymena
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 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 →
- Jenny I.35 years caring“I am confident with bathing, dressing, catheter care, medication reminders, and moving and handling, and I always take time for proper conversation and company alongside the practical support.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Ashilla Susan M.4 years caring“I support people living with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, physical disability and poor or declining mobility, including those who are bedbound, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from medication reminders and moving and handling…”£19.20 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 Ballymena
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- 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 →
- Jenny I.35 years caring“My experience covers dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, and mobility issues, among many others.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Ashilla Susan M.4 years caring“I support people living with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, physical disability and poor or declining mobility, including those who are bedbound, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from medication reminders and moving and handling…”£19.20 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Jenny I.35 years caring“My experience covers dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, and mobility issues, among many others.”£20 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 →
Judy M.County Down · 2 years caring“I'm based in County Down and offer hourly and overnight care, having spent the last two years supporting people with dementia, stroke, learning disabilities, anxiety, deafness and declining mobility, among other conditions.”£20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 10 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 Ballymena
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 10 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.
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 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 →
- Ashilla Susan M.4 years caring“Over four years of live-in care, I have learned that staying calm and steady, especially in difficult moments, is what gives clients and their families confidence in me.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
- 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 →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 18 live-in carers are based across the wider region around Ballymena.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,241 with our fee included, typically £1,113.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Ballymena
Care homes in Ballymena 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 £1,050 to £1,241 a week.
Elderly care in Ballymena 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 Ballymena
Home care agencies
13 private carers near Ballymena
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 Ballymena profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Ballymena
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 Ballymena ask about the types of care
13 carers within about 45 minutes of Ballymena 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 £1,113 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.