Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Fife, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Fife charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Fife
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour9 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour16 carers within about 45 minutes of Fife
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night9 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,120 a week18 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 Fife 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 Fife
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.
- 16 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Fife, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 11 of the 16 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
John A.Alloa · 9 years caring£27.50 an hour9 reviewsProfile →
Nicola A.Carnoustie · 32 years caring“What I enjoy most is the company itself, whether that's a proper sit-down chat over a cup of tea, a walk together if mobility allows, or simply being present so someone doesn't feel alone in their own home.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ednah Miriam M.Dundee City · 22 years caring£20 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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 →
Solomon O.Dundee · 10 years caring“Away from the practical side, I enjoy a game of cards, a walk, some music or a chat about sport, and I find these small shared moments matter just as much as the caring tasks themselves.”£20 an hourProfile →
Godwin E.Edinburgh“I am also happy to have a chat, prepare meals and participate in client activities”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“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 Fife
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 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 →
- Nicola A.Carnoustie · 32 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I bring the same steady, friendly approach to personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, medication and catheter care, always with the aim of helping people stay as independent as they can be.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Ednah Miriam M.Dundee City · 22 years caring“I am happy to help with personal care, meals, medication reminders or moving about the house, but I also value the everyday moments, a game of cards, a shared meal, a proper conversation about how someone is really feeling.”£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 Fife
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- 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 →
- Nicola A.Carnoustie · 32 years caring“I am based in Carnoustie and have spent 32 years in nursing and home care, moving between community nursing and agency work, which has given me a genuinely broad, practical understanding of how to support people with all sorts of needs, from dementia and…”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Ednah Miriam M.Dundee City · 22 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and many long term conditions, always trying to keep their own preferences and dignity at the centre of things.”£20 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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Olufemi D.Edinburgh · 1 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care across Edinburgh, and in my time as a carer I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and a wide range of other conditions, alongside practical help with everything…”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →- Nicola A.Carnoustie · 32 years caring“I am based in Carnoustie and have spent 32 years in nursing and home care, moving between community nursing and agency work, which has given me a genuinely broad, practical understanding of how to support people with all sorts of needs, from dementia and…”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Derek H.Dundee · 15 years caring“I've supported people through a wide range of conditions over the years, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care, and I try to bring the same steady, reassuring approach whatever the situation calls for.”£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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 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 →
Ann M.Forfar · 15 years caring“I have supported clients through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and much more, including end of life care, and I bring the same steady, cheerful attention to all of it, whether that is a full dinner cooked from scratch or simply sitting and talking.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Fife
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 →
Lesley R.Dunfermline · 4 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Paul O.“I am also happy to provide both sleeping and waking night support 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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- 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.”£27.50 an hour9 reviewsProfile →
- Nicola A.Carnoustie · 32 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I bring the same steady, friendly approach to personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, medication and catheter care, always with the aim of helping people stay as independent as they can be.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Ednah Miriam M.Dundee City · 22 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Dundee City, and after 22 years in this work, it is that quiet companionship I still enjoy most.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 18 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Fife.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,055.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Nicola A.Carnoustie · 32 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I bring the same steady, friendly approach to personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, medication and catheter care, always with the aim of helping people stay as independent as they can be.”£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
- Ednah Miriam M.Dundee City · 22 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Dundee City, and after 22 years in this work, it is that quiet companionship I still enjoy most.”£148 a day1 reviewProfile →
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 Fife
Care homes in Fife 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 £1,120 a week.
Elderly care in Fife 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 Fife
Home care agencies
16 private carers near Fife
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 Fife profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Fife
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 Fife ask about the types of care
16 carers within about 45 minutes of Fife 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 £1,055 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.