Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Bridgend, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Bridgend charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Bridgend
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour24 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour41 carers within about 45 minutes of Bridgend
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night25 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,192 a week23 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 Bridgend charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 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 Bridgend
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.
- 41 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Bridgend, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 21 of the 41 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Wendy N.Cardiff · 20 years caring£19 an hourProfile →
Helen H.Aberdare · 30 years caring“I've spent over 30 years as a professional carer, offering hourly and visiting support to people with a variety of care needs.”£25 an hourProfile →
George Mbeng E.Cardiff · 3 years caring“There's a real satisfaction in helping a person feel more confident and independent, and that's what keeps me motivated every day, especially the moments of listening and really getting to know who someone is.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Rachel T.Cardiff · 25 years caring“Booking and accompanying people to appointments, helping with personal care such as showering and dressing, supporting people with eating and drinking, monitoring individuals conditions by administering medication.”£24 an hourProfile →
Tapiwa M.Cardiff · 10 years caring“I find it fulfilling to provide not just practical support, but also emotional reassurance and companionship.”£27 an hourProfile →
Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“Whether someone needs help recovering after surgery, support with a long term condition, or simply steady company through the day, I try to bring a calm and genuinely friendly presence to their home.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Bridgend
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Simephie N.Swansea · 8 years caring“Whether I am helping with bathing, medication or hoist transfers, or simply sitting and talking over a cup of tea, I try to keep things calm and unhurried, so the person I am supporting still feels like themselves.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, and medication reminders, and I am experienced with hoist use, catheter and colostomy care, and PEG feeding where needed.”£20 an hourProfile →
Anthony I.Port Talbot · 2 years caring“I am comfortable with bathing, toileting, moving and handling, hoist use and medication reminders, as well as cooking, cleaning and laundry, and I have also supported young adults and children.”£20.39 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Bridgend
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Kevin D.Llanelli · 11 years caring“I have eleven years of paid care experience behind me, supporting people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, multiple sclerosis and spinal injuries, as well as helping people through anxiety and low mood.”£20 an hourProfile →
Olabode O.Cardiff · 2 years caring“I'm based in Cardiff and have two years of professional care experience here, alongside three years working in care abroad, so I've supported people through a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, respiratory illness and end of…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Graham N.10 years caring“I later went on to work in adult care, in a domiciliary care role and most recently as Senior Keyworker, supporting individuals with dementia to remain independent in their own homes.”£16.89 an hourProfile →
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 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Fatou J.Cardiff · 7 years caring“Based in Cardiff, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a wide range of physical conditions, alongside anxiety and low mood, so I am used to adapting…”£19 an hourProfile →
Fatou S.Cardiff · 7 years caring“I am based in Cardiff and offer hourly visiting care as well as overnight care, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and osteoporosis, among other conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery, living with…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Sam F.Burry Port · 10 years caring“I offer hourly, visiting care in Burry Port, and over ten years I've supported adults and children with a wide range of needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, autism and Parkinson's, always trying to keep things unhurried and personal.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Care after a hospital stay
A few weeks of extra help at home while strength and confidence come back after a hospital stay.
- Of the 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I am experienced with mobility and moving and handling, hoist use, catheter care, and helping people who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Ancha T.Cardiff · 6 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, poor mobility and bedbound care, among other conditions.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Carolyn F.Blaenau Gwent · 15 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care across Blaenau Gwent, and over 15 years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“Over twenty years I've worked mainly in supported living and learning disability care, alongside supporting people with conditions ranging from Parkinson's and MS to heart disease, stroke recovery and end of life needs.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Esther J.Newport · 35 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and heart disease, as well as anxiety, depression and end of life care, and I'm confident with practical tasks like moving and handling, catheter care, wound dressing and…”£25 an hourProfile →
Robert A.Cardiff · 1 years caring“I try to be dependable and easy to have around, whether that's during a settled routine or a harder stretch such as recovery after surgery or end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Bridgend
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 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 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Tim H.Aberdare · 16 years caring“Based in Aberdare, I offer hourly and overnight care, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from washing and dressing to moving and handling, catheter care and medication reminders.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Ashe I.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“I am based in Pontypridd and offer hourly and overnight care, and over the past two years I have supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, anxiety and depression, and end of life care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“Based in Cardiff, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and that approach of listening first has shaped how I work throughout my two years in care.”£22 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 23 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Bridgend.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,192 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“I'm based in Cwmbran and offer hourly, live-in and overnight support. People tell me I explain things clearly and stay calm, which matters when routines need to be understood and trusted.”£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
Josefina Panduleni M.Newport · 16 years caring£140 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Olufemi A.Swansea · 6 years caring£128 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Bridgend
Care homes in Bridgend are inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales, 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 £1,015 to £1,192 a week.
Elderly care in Bridgend 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 Bridgend
Home care agencies
41 private carers near Bridgend
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 Bridgend profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Bridgend
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 Bridgend ask about the types of care
41 carers within about 45 minutes of Bridgend 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 £1,120 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.