Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Glasgow, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Glasgow charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Glasgow
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour23 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour68 carers within about 45 minutes of Glasgow
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night28 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,120 a week49 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow
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.
- 68 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Glasgow, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 14 of the 52 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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 →
Ethel C.Falkirk · 2 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Kokub M.Glasgow · 7 years caring£19.20 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.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Tochukwu Godson O.Glasgow · 1 years caring“One of the things I enjoyed most in my first year of care work was organising outings for children I supported, simple trips out that gave them something to look forward to and gave me real joy in return.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Eve C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“I'm comfortable with bathing, dressing, toileting, catheter and colostomy care, moving and handling, medication reminders and preparing meals, alongside the quieter side of the job such as good conversation, puzzles or simply having the television on together.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Philip M.Paisley · 9 years caring“I also spent time mentoring young people with disabilities through an inclusive dance company, and across nearly a decade of hands-on care I've supported people with autism, cerebral palsy and many other conditions.”£22 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 Glasgow
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Mark H.Glasgow · 18 years caring“Day to day that might mean help with washing, dressing, medication reminders, moving and handling, or simply cooking a meal and sitting with someone overnight.”£25 an hourProfile →
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 →
Joseph T.Glasgow · 5 years caring“I always try to encourage clients to keep doing what they enjoy and are able to do, rather than doing everything for them, because that seems to matter as much as the personal care itself.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“She became a part of our family and we are still in touch on a regular basis.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Glasgow
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about caring for someone with dementia.
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 →
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 →
Oluwabusayo M.Paisley · 3 years caring“Day to day, I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and moving and handling to catheter care and medication reminders, and I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, learning disabilities and many other…”£22 an hourProfile →
“She kept her mind active and by playing games such as dominoes, she also instituted a movie night, which my mother still enjoys. Elizabeth is also easy to live with, I live at home with my mother. She is good company and an excellent cook.”
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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“Over ten years on, I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and many other conditions, always with the same attentive approach.”£18.80 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 →
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 →
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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Shicinga S.Glasgow · 7 years caring“I trained as an auxiliary nurse in a hospital in Bournemouth, a year that taught me how much calm and patience matter before any task list does.”£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 →
Tererai M.Wishaw · 12 years caring“Over twelve years I have worked in live-in support, domiciliary care, hospitals and mental health residences, and I hold an HNC in social care alongside that practical grounding.”£19.50 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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Elizabeth N.Clydebank · 10 years caring“I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, diabetes, arthritis and end of life care, among other conditions, and I try to bring the same steadiness whatever the situation.”£19 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Umo S.Glasgow City · 3 years caring“I also support people through anxiety, depression and end of life care, and I try to stay calm and steady if a situation becomes difficult, so my clients and their families feel reassured rather than worried.”£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 →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Glasgow
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Ron P.Wishaw · 16 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
Mbinao T.Glasgow · 7 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
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.”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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Hijaueriija T.Glasgow City · 4 years caring“Based in Glasgow City, I offer hourly visiting care, overnight care and live-in care, and over four years I have supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to mobility difficulties and mental health conditions such as anxiety…”£18.89 an hourProfile →
Gwen K.Paisley · 2 years caring“I'm based in Paisley and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care. I began as a support worker and was promoted to a senior role within ten months, which taught me a lot about steady, trustworthy support.”£19 an hourProfile →
Collette S.South Lanarkshire · 21 years caring£19 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 49 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Glasgow.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,057.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Magreth K.Glasgow · 6 years caringDoes live-in care1 reviewProfile →
Nicola F.Glasgow · 10 years caring“I've been working in care for ten years now, offering hourly, live-in and overnight support to families across Glasgow.”£147 a dayProfile →
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.”£131 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Glasgow
Care homes in Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow
Home care agencies
68 private carers near Glasgow
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 Glasgow profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Glasgow
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 Glasgow ask about the types of care
68 carers within about 45 minutes of Glasgow 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 £1,057 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.