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 hour29 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour145 carers within about 45 minutes of Falkirk
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night33 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,107 a week29 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 Falkirk 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 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.
- 145 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Falkirk, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 22 of the 57 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Stella Jackie M.Glasgow City · 6 years caring“I am committed to promoting dignity, independence, wellbeing, and choice while building trusting and respectful relationships with the people I support.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Lesley R.Dunfermline · 4 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Tanyalak F.Coatbridge · 3 years caring“I love helping people live independent lives and I think home care is a really important role.”£20 an hourProfile →
“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.”
“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
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 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 →
Bintu Y.Glasgow · 2 years caring“I'm comfortable with the practical side of caring, bathing, dressing, moving and handling, medication reminders and cooking, as well as the quieter parts of the job, like sitting, listening and offering real companionship.”£18.50 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 →
“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.”
“No task was too much for her and she even took my mother on the dance floor in her wheelchair so that she could join in the dancing. Katarzyna also ensured that my mother was reminded when to take her medication. My mother and I would highly recommend her for this type of role in the future. My mother wishes that Katarzyna lived close to our home in England.”
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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Catherine K.Glasgow · 19 years caring“Day to day this might mean help with washing, dressing and moving around safely, medication reminders, cooking a proper meal, or simply sitting down for a chat and a game of cards.”£19.89 an hourProfile →
Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“Alongside that, I am comfortable with personal care, medication reminders, mobility support and the practical side of daily life.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Adaobi A.Edinburgh · 5 years caring“Alongside that, I'm comfortable with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, catheter care and moving and handling, so the practical side of the day is taken care of too.”£25 an hourProfile →
“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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Courtney T.Strathaven · 16 years caring“This includes dementia, brain injury, learning disabilities and autism, as well as physical conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal injury and motor neurone disease.”£22 an hourProfile →
Collette S.South Lanarkshire · 21 years caring“With a wealth of experience, i have a natural ability to connect deeply with those in my care, demonstrated by my success in calming a client with severe dementia who had previously struggled to find solace with others.”£19 an hourProfile →
Joseph T.Glasgow · 5 years caring“Based in Glasgow, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over five years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and mobility difficulties, as well as those needing end of life care.”£18.80 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Rosemary Grace A.Glasgow · 6 years caring“Six years of paid care work since then have given me a practical, calm way of handling things, whether that is supporting someone with dementia or Parkinson's, helping after a stroke or operation, or simply being there for someone who wants company.”£22 an hourProfile →
Mariam S.Glasgow City · 6 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and many other conditions over six years, but that patience and attentiveness stays the same whoever I am with.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Clare H.Glasgow · 26 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and a wide range of other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter care.”£24 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Eve Sheba 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 →
Umo S.Glasgow City · 3 years caring“Over three years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as those recovering from operations or living with reduced mobility, osteoporosis and arthritis.”£18.80 an hour3 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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Katarzyna M.Edinburgh · 3 years caring“I'm Kasia, based in Edinburgh, and I provide hourly visiting care, working with clients living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, as well as those needing help after surgery or towards the end of life.”£30 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Shicinga S.Glasgow · 7 years caring“That grounding has stayed with me through seven years of professional care, and I now offer hourly, live-in and overnight support to families across Glasgow, working with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of…”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Justin N.Glasgow · 5 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, among other conditions, so I am comfortable adapting to what each person needs.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 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 →
Mutiu A.Glasgow · 4 years caring“I'm based in Glasgow and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care. Companionship sits at the heart of how I work.”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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Mbinao T.Glasgow · 7 years caring£19 an hourProfile →
Sylvia N.City of Edinburgh · 10 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care across the City of Edinburgh, with ten years of experience behind me.”£20 an hourProfile →
Mark H.Glasgow · 18 years caring“I am based in Glasgow and offer hourly visits and overnight stays, working with clients from young adults right through to people in their nineties.”£25 an hourProfile →
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 £1,015 to £1,107 with our fee included, typically £1,041.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Tererai M.Wishaw · 12 years caring“My name is Terry, and my working week has taken many shapes over the years, from live-in placements to overnight shifts to a few hours here and there fitting around a family's routine.”£152 a day1 reviewProfile →
Magreth K.Glasgow · 6 years caringDoes live-in care1 reviewProfile →
Christine M.Edinburgh · 23 years caring“I'm based in Edinburgh, offering both hourly visits and live-in care, and I speak English and Shona with the clients and families I support.”£219 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. 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 £1,015 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
145 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
145 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 £1,041 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.