Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Bristol, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Bristol charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Bristol
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £24 an hour26 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £24 an hour57 carers within about 45 minutes of Bristol
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night34 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,085 to £1,260 a week42 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week29 homes without nursing in Bristol, City of
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week33 nursing homes in Bristol, City of
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Bristol charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Bristol, City of. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Bristol
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.
- 57 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Bristol, charging £19 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £22.
- 36 of the 51 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Paula J.Dursley · 20 years caring£21.90 an hourProfile →
Judith K.Bristol · 6 years caring“Based in Bristol, I have spent six years offering hourly, visiting and overnight care, and I speak English, French, Kongo and Lingala, which often helps put people at ease from the very first visit.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Chimaobi Dennis E.Gloucester · 3 years caring“I'm based in Gloucester and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care, and I try to bring the same steady approach to every visit.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“She built a wonderful relationship with Mum, taking great care to do things just as Mum wanted, and joining us on family day trips. I always found her reliable, kind, sensitive, intelligent and responsible. She brought good humour and warmth to her work, and related well with our whole family. We hope she will be able to come back soon!”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Brendan E.Nailsea · 7 years caring“Just as important to me is the companionship side, whether that's a walk, a photography chat or simply putting the world to rights over a cup of tea.”£22.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Dorota Anna B.Bristol · 10 years caring“I am comfortable with hands-on personal care, including hoist use, catheter care and wound dressing, but I also pay close attention to the quieter side of the job, sitting with someone through anxiety or low mood, and simply being good company.”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Rosemary C.Bristol · 14 years caring“Practically, that means I am equally comfortable with hoist transfers, catheter and colostomy care, PEG feeding and wound dressing as I am cooking a proper meal, managing medication or simply keeping someone company.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
“She enabled mum to lead a high quality life in her own home until the very end and Lena and her family became close personal friends to me and my family. We still miss not having her around. I have already recommended Lena to close personal friends who have used her to care for their elderly parents and I have no hesitation in recommending her most highly to you.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Bristol
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Erhun O.Bristol · 5 years caring“I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, learning disabilities, autism and a wide range of other conditions, and I am equally comfortable with practical tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and hoist use.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Venancia Millicent M.Gloucester · 10 years caring“Over ten years I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, cancer and end of life care, alongside practical skills like moving and handling, catheter care, wound dressing and medication reminders.”£19 an hourProfile →
Rose F.Bristol · 13 years caring“I am comfortable with hands-on personal care such as bathing, moving and handling, and catheter or PEG feeding, as well as the quieter parts of the job like cooking, laundry and simply sitting and talking.”£19 an hourProfile →
“One of her strengths is her ease at being a companion - in fact she became a good friend to my mother in law, chatting with her, dancing with her, knitting with her and the list goes on. She would pull up a chair next to my mother in law (so that she could hear and see Lynette) and they would look at magazines or watch tv together.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Bristol
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Palace S.Bristol · 15 years caring“I look after people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to arthritis and diabetes, and I'm comfortable with practical tasks like medication, personal care and mobility support, but I never let those tasks crowd out the conversation…”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Kelly M.Malmesbury · 4 years caring“Based in Malmesbury, I've spent four years building experience across an unusually wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to brain injury, learning disabilities and autism, as well as supporting people through cancer, respiratory…”£19 an hourProfile →
Safthar T.Bath · 1 years caring“Although I am just over a year into professional care, I have already supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and post-operative recovery, as well as end of life care and…”£21.40 an hourProfile →
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as well as through the tough times like when he was in hospital a couple of times, she was there by his side, helping to keep him safe and be a familiar face through the confusion for him of being in hospital.”
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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Aminata D.Bristol · 4 years caring“I have spent four years providing hourly, visiting care to people across Bristol, building up experience with a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as supporting people who are…”£18.70 an hourProfile →
Umeyma Farah S.Bristol · 5 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care around Bristol, and over five years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, mobility difficulties and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.”£23 an hourProfile →
Pride T.Bristol · 8 years caring“Over eight years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as those recovering from surgery, living with arthritis or needing end of life care.”£19.20 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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Kimberley O.Bristol · 10 years caring“I also have experience and competence in liaising with other health care professionals, such as district nurses, GP's, occupational therapists, hospitals, other carers/agencies, and more.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Gradwell F.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have been doing this for ten years now, and in that time I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and a good deal more, but the clinical side has never been the whole story for me.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Anita B.South Gloucestershire · 20 years caring“I have supported clients with conditions ranging from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and post operative recovery, and I am confident with personal care, moving and handling, medication reminders and everyday household tasks.”£24 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Donna Olivia S.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and end of life care, and I am just as comfortable with practical household tasks like cooking and laundry as I am with personal care.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Nancy G.Radstock · 22 years caring“I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care, among many other conditions, and I speak English, Shona and Zulu, which sometimes opens a lovely extra layer of connection with clients.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Liliane Shire N.Bristol · 13 years caring“Over thirteen years I have supported people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of life care, and I have learned that most people simply want to be listened to and treated gently.”£25 an hourProfile →
“There was strength in her compassion for my father when he reached his end-of-life stage and as a family we felt he was in safe hands during that extraordinarily difficult time. I wish Lynette all the best in her future endeavours. ~~~o0o~~~”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Bristol
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Hastings M.Gloucester · 8 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care, and my experience covers a great deal of ground: diabetes, respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, mobility loss and bedbound care, as well as mental health needs like anxiety, depression and…”£22 an hourProfile →
Amie S.Bristol · 10 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays, and it's the overnight care I find most rewarding.”£20 an hourProfile →
Umayr M.Bristol · 2 years caring“I'm based in Bristol and offer hourly and overnight care, and looking after my grandparents from a young age, helping with diabetes, catheter care and recovery from a stroke, is what first showed me how much good company and steady hands can mean to someone.”£20 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 42 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Bristol.
- A week here costs £1,085 to £1,260 with our fee included, typically £1,155.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Nomakholwa Faith T.Bristol · 30 years caring“That kind of patience comes from three decades of hands on experience, based in Bristol and offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”£155 a dayProfile →
Chikondi Sarah C.Bristol · 5 years caring“Some days I am popping in for a few hours of hourly care, other times I am staying overnight or taking on a live-in placement, based across Bristol.”£166 a dayProfile →
Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“That grounding still shapes how I work today, based in Newport and offering hourly, overnight and live-in care.”£146 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Bristol
56 of the 57 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 3 of them outstanding, and 1 is rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410. A live-in carer here costs £1,085 to £1,260 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in Bristol 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 Bristol
81 home care agencies for older people in Bristol, City of
57 private carers near Bristol
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 Bristol profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Bristol
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Bristol sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Bristol ask about the types of care
57 carers within about 45 minutes of Bristol offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 62 care homes in Bristol, City of take older people, 33 of them with nursing and 38 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,155 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.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 62 care homes in Bristol, City of that take older people, 33 provide nursing. 38 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Bristol sets out each route.