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 hour11 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour16 carers within about 45 minutes of Bridgend
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night9 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,006 to £1,186 a week24 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, 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 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.
- 16 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Bridgend, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 10 of the 16 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Itai S.Newport£18 an hourProfile →
Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“My week is split between office work and visiting clients' homes across Cardiff, and it's the hands-on visits I look forward to most, the chance to sit with someone, help with their day and simply be good company.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Rachel T.Cardiff · 25 years caring£24 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Lowri T.“Home Care I am comfortable providing all aspects of care, but what I enjoy most about being a carer/support worker, is providing companionship and emotional support, after all, I feel this is just as important as any other care needs.”£19 an hourProfile →- Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“My week is split between office work and visiting clients' homes across Cardiff, and it's the hands-on visits I look forward to most, the chance to sit with someone, help with their day and simply be good company.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“I'm as comfortable helping with washing, dressing or medication as I am cooking a meal, tackling the laundry or just chatting over a cup of tea.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I also help with washing, dressing, medication reminders, cooking and laundry, and I speak English and Luganda.”£22.50 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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Rachel T.Cardiff · 25 years caring“I have had over 20 years healthcare experience ranging from working with lots of different people including adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia and other mental health conditions including brain injuries.”£24 an hourProfile →
- Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, and conditions like COPD and rheumatoid arthritis.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis, among many other conditions, and I have learned that every person's needs are different, so I never assume one approach fits all.”£20 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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Hannah I.Cardiff · 15 years caring“I'm comfortable with the practical side of care, from bathing, dressing and catheter care to medication reminders and hoist assistance, and I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and arthritis, among other conditions.”£25 an hourProfile →
Claudia D.Barry · 1 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and mobility difficulties, among others.”£20 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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
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 →
George Mbeng E.Cardiff · 3 years caring“Based in Cardiff, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I bring that same approach to everyone I support, whether that's help with dementia, mobility, post-operative recovery or simply having company through the day.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 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 →
- Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I have supported people recovering from surgery or orthopaedic injuries, living with respiratory illness or heart disease, and those needing end of life care, always with patience and a steady manner.”£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 →
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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I am based in Bridgend County Borough and offer hourly visiting care, overnight care and live-in care.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Anthony I.Port Talbot · 2 years caring“My working week is built around flexibility, whether that means popping in for a few hours, staying overnight, or moving in as a live-in carer, and what I enjoy most is settling into a rhythm with someone and their family over time.”£20.39 an hourProfile →
Bongani N.Cardiff · 14 years caring£24 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 24 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Bridgend.
- A week here costs £1,006 to £1,186 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I am based in Bridgend County Borough and offer hourly visiting care, overnight care and live-in care.”£172 a dayProfile →
- Anthony I.Port Talbot · 2 years caring“My working week is built around flexibility, whether that means popping in for a few hours, staying overnight, or moving in as a live-in carer, and what I enjoy most is settling into a rhythm with someone and their family over time.”£164 a dayProfile →
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.”£167 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 £1,006 to £1,186 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
16 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
16 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.