Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Falkirk, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Falkirk charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Falkirk
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour12 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour25 carers within about 45 minutes of Falkirk
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night13 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,006 to £1,107 a week29 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 Falkirk 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 Falkirk
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.
- 25 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Falkirk, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 13 of the 24 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Godwin E.Edinburgh£18.50 an hourProfile →
John A.Alloa · 9 years caring£27.50 an hour9 reviewsProfile →
Ron P.Wishaw · 16 years caring“I have worked in Care Homes (Glasgow City Council/ Thistle Care - Care for the Elderly), Residential Homes for Children and Young Adults (in the community and secure care), and provide individual support for clients in their own home.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“This carer is the most considerate loving and supportive person easily recognises any change in behaviour and addresses it promptly has a great work ethic never late and is very accommodating if the situation arises have total faith in her and she is very loyal always contacts myself regarding all things that need to be considered long may she be able to support me.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Chloe P.West Lothian · 1 years caring“I believe that great care is not only about supporting physical needs but also about building meaningful relationships, offering companionship, and helping clients feel valued and respected.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Olufemi D.Edinburgh · 1 years caring“I would be glad to meet you or your family for a chat about what support would help most.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Mark H.Glasgow · 18 years caring“If any of this sounds like what you are looking for, I would be glad to have a chat, no pressure at all.”£25 an hourProfile →
“She listened diligently to what my mother wanted/was saying and always managed to come up with a solution that seemed to placate her. Magreth shows great professionalism blended with empathy. She is an intelligent and observant person and can reassess a situation and make suggestions for changes/improvements. I trust her 100% for her good judgement, kindness, and ability to adapt where necessary.”
“Great compassionate person very efficient polite and respectable to my support and needs great motivator and encouraging me to do things with respect and dignity”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Falkirk
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- John A.Alloa · 9 years caring“I’ve provided daily personal care and complex support, as well as senior responsibilities such as leading teams, managing rotas, supporting audits, and mentoring staff.”£27.50 an hour9 reviewsProfile →
Valerie W.Hamilton · 9 years caring“Day to day, I help with the practical things that keep life running smoothly: washing and dressing, moving and handling, hoist use, catheter care, medication reminders, and meals cooked properly rather than just heated up.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →- Chloe P.West Lothian · 1 years caring“I take pride in providing person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“My mother benefited from a level of assistance, support, care & love it would be difficult to find elsewhere & for which I am extremely grateful. I am happy to recommend Precious to any potential client & their family, with the highest level of confidence that they would receive the utmost care & attention.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Falkirk
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Carolyn. S.Cambuslang · 40 years caring“I started out as a nanny, and everything changed when my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.”£22 an hourProfile →- John A.Alloa · 9 years caring“With over 9 years of hands-on care experience, I support people with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, and complex health needs in residential, home, and community settings.”£27.50 an hour9 reviewsProfile →
- Valerie W.Hamilton · 9 years caring“That grounding has taken me through a huge range of situations, from supporting people living with dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery, to helping with respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer and end of life care.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Ethel C.Falkirk · 2 years caring“In that time I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and mobility problems, among many other conditions, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and hoist use to medication and cooking.”£19.20 an hourProfile →- Valerie W.Hamilton · 9 years caring“That grounding has taken me through a huge range of situations, from supporting people living with dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery, to helping with respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer and end of life care.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Eve C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“Day to day, I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and declining mobility as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Jenna H.Motherwell · 7 years caring“Over that time I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and stroke, as well as those recovering from orthopaedic injuries or managing conditions like COPD, heart disease and cancer.”£22 an hourProfile →
Tanyalak F.Coatbridge · 3 years caring“I’m an experienced and caring Support Worker with a strong background working with people who have dementia, mental health challenges, or are recovering from a stroke.”£20 an hourProfile →
Artur S.Edinburgh · 2 years caring“Over two years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and a good few other conditions, along with end of life and post-operative care, so I'm used to adapting to whatever the day calls for.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Valerie W.Hamilton · 9 years caring“That grounding has taken me through a huge range of situations, from supporting people living with dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery, to helping with respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer and end of life care.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Bintu Y.Glasgow · 2 years caring“In two years of professional care I've supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to spinal injury, respiratory illness and end of life care, so whatever the situation, there's a good chance I've dealt with…”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Adedoyin O.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“I'm Aishat, based in Cumbernauld, and over two years of professional care I've built experience across a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease, respiratory illness and end of life care, as well as supporting people…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Falkirk
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- John A.Alloa · 9 years caring“I’m available for day, evening, weekend, and overnight support across Clackmannanshire and surrounding areas, and I’m happy to travel further when needed.”Does nights9 reviewsProfile →
- Ron P.Wishaw · 16 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
Lesley R.Dunfermline · 4 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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 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.
- 29 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Falkirk.
- A week here costs £1,006 to £1,107 with our fee included, typically £1,036.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Eve C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care. What I enjoy most is helping people keep their independence and dignity through steady, familiar routines.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Catherine K.Glasgow · 19 years caring“Based in Glasgow, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, diabetes and mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£174 a dayProfile →
Mahesh P.Livingston · 2 years caring“Alongside this I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I am comfortable supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, physical disability and a wide range of other conditions, including personal care, medication reminders, mobility support and…”£135 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Falkirk
Care homes in Falkirk are inspected by the Care Inspectorate, 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 £1,006 to £1,107 a week.
Elderly care in Falkirk 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 Falkirk
Home care agencies
25 private carers near Falkirk
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 Falkirk profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Falkirk
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 Falkirk ask about the types of care
25 carers within about 45 minutes of Falkirk 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 £1,036 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.