Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Cardiff, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Cardiff charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Cardiff
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £23 an hour19 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour33 carers within about 45 minutes of Cardiff
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night19 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,043 to £1,204 a week32 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff
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.
- 33 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Cardiff, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 15 of the 30 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 →
Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“People tell me I explain things clearly and stay calm, which matters when routines need to be understood and trusted.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I also take on the everyday things that keep a home running, cooking, laundry and cleaning, alongside straightforward companionship, whether that is a chat over tea or simply being there.”£20 an hourProfile →
Wendy N.Cardiff · 20 years caring“Hi I enjoy being a carer knowing that I can make a difference to someone’s life,the simplest things in life are the hardest for some,I’m dedicated trustworthy reliable and I would make a great companion and to provide reassurance friendship lending ear and…”£19 an hourProfile →
Hannah I.Cardiff · 15 years caring“If you think I might be a good fit for your family, I'd be glad to have a chat.”£25 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Cardiff
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
George Mbeng E.Cardiff · 3 years caring“I support with personal care too, from bathing to medication reminders, but I especially value the companionship side, sharing meals, conversation and the small routines that make a house feel like home.”£18.80 an hourProfile →- 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 →
- Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“My day to day work covers personal care like bathing, dressing and alongside cooking, laundry and simple companionship.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Cardiff
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 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 →
Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“My background is as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and I have carried that grounding into supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as those recovering from operations or…”£22 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 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 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and heart disease, alongside those managing anxiety, depression or declining mobility.”£18.80 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 →
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 →
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 25 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 →
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 →
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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 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 →
Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“Across the years I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer and end of life care, alongside diabetes, arthritis and physical disability.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Cardiff
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Letwin R.Newport · 10 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Bongani N.Cardiff · 14 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
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.”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 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 32 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Cardiff.
- A week here costs £1,043 to £1,204 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 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 →
Tapiwa M.Cardiff · 10 years caring£178 a dayProfile →
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…”£150 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Cardiff
Care homes in Cardiff 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 £1,043 to £1,204 a week.
Elderly care in Cardiff 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 Cardiff
Home care agencies
33 private carers near Cardiff
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 Cardiff profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Cardiff
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 Cardiff ask about the types of care
33 carers within about 45 minutes of Cardiff 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.