Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Carmarthenshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Carmarthenshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Carmarthenshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour5 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour9 carers within about 45 minutes of Carmarthenshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night3 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,019 to £1,192 a week15 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 Carmarthenshire 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 Carmarthenshire
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.
- 9 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Carmarthenshire, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 6 of the 9 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Sam F.Burry Port · 10 years caring“Families who've had me visit often say I bring a calm, steady presence, someone consistent they can rely on and talk to easily.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Kevin D.Llanelli · 11 years caring“My days centre on the ordinary things that make a routine feel steady, a proper breakfast, a game of cards or a board game in the afternoon, the television on in the evening with good company either side of it.”£20 an hourProfile →
Claire F.Powys · 33 years caring“I remember carrying on with my visits right through the pandemic, when so much felt uncertain, because the people I looked after still needed a familiar face at the door.”£20 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Sam F.Burry Port · 10 years caring“Companionship is really the heart of what I do. I like to sit down properly with someone over a meal, hear about their day, or head out for a walk if that suits them better.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
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 →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Carmarthenshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Claire F.Powys · 33 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS, heart and respiratory illness, and many other conditions, and I am just as comfortable with bathing, toileting, catheter care and hoist use as I am with medication reminders and a…”£20 an hourProfile →
Helen H.Aberdare · 30 years caring“I'm confident helping with washing, dressing, moving and handling, medication, catheter care and have a very holistic approach to how I deliver care.”£25 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Carmarthenshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- 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 →
- 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 →
- Claire F.Powys · 33 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS, heart and respiratory illness, and many other conditions, and I am just as comfortable with bathing, toileting, catheter care and hoist use as I am with medication reminders and a…”£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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- 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 →
- 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 →
- Claire F.Powys · 33 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS, heart and respiratory illness, and many other conditions, and I am just as comfortable with bathing, toileting, catheter care and hoist use as I am with medication reminders and a…”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Carmarthenshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Graham N.10 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
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.”Does nightsProfile →
Harry Jordan F.Ammanford · 7 years caringDoes 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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Kevin D.Llanelli · 11 years caring“My days centre on the ordinary things that make a routine feel steady, a proper breakfast, a game of cards or a board game in the afternoon, the television on in the evening with good company either side of it.”£20 an hourProfile →
- Graham N.10 years caring“I have worked in a range of care roles, the first of which was as a Foster Carer, whilst also providing respite for children with additional needs.”£16.89 an hourProfile →
- 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 →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 15 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Carmarthenshire.
- A week here costs £1,019 to £1,192 with our fee included, typically £1,106.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 1 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Carmarthenshire
Care homes in Carmarthenshire 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 £1,019 to £1,192 a week.
Elderly care in Carmarthenshire 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 Carmarthenshire
Home care agencies
9 private carers near Carmarthenshire
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 Carmarthenshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Carmarthenshire
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 Carmarthenshire ask about the types of care
9 carers within about 45 minutes of Carmarthenshire 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 £1,106 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.