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 £22 an hour6 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour19 carers across the wider region around Carmarthenshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night5 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,040 to £1,204 a week17 live-in carers within reach
- Care home or nursing homeMoving out of home into careabout £1,300 to £1,595 a weekFees vary by home
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Carmarthenshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, November 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home fees are the median for homes in England that publish one, 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.
- 19 carers are based across the wider region around Carmarthenshire, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 10 of the 14 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“A client's daughter once told me that without my support, her mother would not have coped living at home.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring£22.50 an hourProfile →
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 →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 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 →- 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 →
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 →
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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Sam F.Burry Port · 10 years caring“That experience taught me how much difference genuine company makes, alongside the practical help with meals, medication or personal care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Katherine H.15 years caring“I have over 20 years of experience working in care and am passionate about helping people live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their own homes.”£19.20 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- 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 →
- Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring“I have also worked with clients with dementia, Parkinsons, MS, clients who have had strokes, clients with catheters, stoma bags, and various types of hoisting and different levels of moving and handling.”£22.50 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 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- 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 →
- Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring“I have also worked with clients with dementia, Parkinsons, MS, clients who have had strokes, clients with catheters, stoma bags, and various types of hoisting and different levels of moving and handling.”£22.50 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 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 →
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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring“Caring for people in their own environment is such a privilege, particularly end of life care.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Kim R.Lampeter · 1 years caring“I am equally comfortable with post-operative recovery or end of life care, and I take real care to stay calm, patient and attentive whatever the day brings.”£21.50 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 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 →
- Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring£22.50 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 →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 17 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Carmarthenshire.
- A week here costs £1,040 to £1,204 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Kevin D.Llanelli · 11 years caring“Based in Llanelli, I offer live-in care, and it is this kind of steady, shared day-to-day life that I enjoy most about the job.”£145 a dayProfile →
- 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 →
- Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring£172 a dayProfile →
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. Among homes in England that publish a fee, a residential place typically costs about £1,300 a week and a nursing place about £1,595, while a live-in carer here costs £1,040 to £1,204 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
19 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
19 carers across the wider region around 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 £1,120 with our fee included, against about £1,300 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.