Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Gloucestershire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Gloucestershire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Gloucestershire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £24 an hour23 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £24 an hour1,203 carers within about 45 minutes of Gloucestershire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night35 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,400 a weekCarers travel to the placement
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week80 homes without nursing in Gloucestershire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week66 nursing homes in Gloucestershire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Gloucestershire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Gloucestershire. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Gloucestershire
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.
- 1,203 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Gloucestershire, charging £19 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £21.
- 37 of the 51 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Asanda D.Cheltenham · 12 years caring“One thing clients often tell me is how much they value the trust we build together, and I once spent five years caring for the same person in their own home, getting to know their routines and preferences so well that care became second nature to both of us.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Saffie S.Cheltenham · 8 years caring“No two days look the same, and I like it that way, whether I am helping someone get moving in the morning or settling in for an overnight shift so a family can rest easy.”£25 an hourProfile →
Paula J.Dursley · 20 years caring£21.90 an hourProfile →
“Sadie's refreshing, holistic approach to care inspired us all and, since that first meeting, she has started regular visits to our parents and is already building a great bond with them.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Sadie R.Gloucester · 22 years caring“I build each care plan around the individual, encouraging clients to stay connected to the activities that matter to them — whether that’s a walk, a crossword, a board game or simply good company.”£28 an hour8 reviewsProfile →
Aisha S.Cheltenham · 17 years caring“Over 17 years of care work, I have learned that the practical side of the job, the medication reminders and personal care, matters most when it sits alongside genuine company.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nasimat T.Worcester · 2 years caring“My working week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays around Worcester, and it's the quieter moments I enjoy most, sitting down with a cup of tea and a proper chat, or helping someone get settled for the night knowing they feel safe.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“Sadie has made such a difference for, not only, our mother over the last couple of months, but for the rest of the family too. Altzheimers isn't any easy thing for anyone to deal with, either directly or indirectly, and just being able to rely on a caring professional to guide us through the good and the bad times has been useful for all concerned.”
“My Mum really enjoys Sadie coming to visit her - she keeps her company a few hours a week. Mum finds her very calming and good company. Personally I think Sadie has a very lovely way about her and I think she is a perfect companion!”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Gloucestershire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Liliane Shire N.Bristol · 13 years caring“I always explain what I am doing before I do it, whether that is a dressing change or help with washing, and I give people the choice to say yes or no and to do things in their own time.”£25 an hourProfile →
Aminata D.Bristol · 4 years caring“Day to day, I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and toileting to moving and handling, hoist use and catheter care.”£18.70 an hourProfile →
Rose F.Bristol · 13 years caring“I am comfortable with hands-on personal care such as bathing, moving and handling, and catheter or PEG feeding, as well as the quieter parts of the job like cooking, laundry and simply sitting and talking.”£19 an hourProfile →
“Sadie is excellent - very professional, courteous and friendly. My 98yr old Mother enjoys chatting to her each week, nothing is too much trouble and all my Mother's personal requirements are met with dignity. l am relieved that l can relax knowing that Mother is cared for when Sadie visits.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Gloucestershire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Kenes E.Swindon · 3 years caring“Over three years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, cancer and a good number of other conditions, and I am confident with hands on care including bathing, toileting, hoist use, catheter care and wound dressing, as…”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Dorota Anna B.Bristol · 10 years caring“I trained as a nurse before moving into home care, and that background has given me a solid grounding in complex needs, from stroke and heart disease to Parkinson's and dementia.”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Anita B.South Gloucestershire · 20 years caring“I try to bring that same care to smaller things too, whether that is gently encouraging a client to wash and change, or working alongside someone with dementia as they do their washing and cooking.”£24 an hourProfile →
“Sadie is absolutely brilliant. She cares for my parents who both have dementia. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and so caring. My parents love her visits. I cannot recommend her enough!”
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 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Hastings M.Gloucester · 8 years caring“Over eight years of caring around Gloucester, I've supported people through some of the hardest and most fragile times, from recovering after a stroke or surgery to sitting alongside someone at the end of their life.”£22 an hourProfile →
Venancia Millicent M.Gloucester · 10 years caring“Over ten years I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, cancer and end of life care, alongside practical skills like moving and handling, catheter care, wound dressing and medication reminders.”£19 an hourProfile →
Zulekha P.Gloucester · 10 years caring“My experience covers dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory conditions, along with support after orthopaedic injuries or surgery, and end of life care.”£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 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Kimberley O.Bristol · 10 years caring“I also have experience and competence in liaising with other health care professionals, such as district nurses, GP's, occupational therapists, hospitals, other carers/agencies, and more.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Gradwell F.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have been doing this for ten years now, and in that time I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and a good deal more, but the clinical side has never been the whole story for me.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Chidera O.Cheltenham · 1 years caring“Day to day, I support people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility difficulties, as well as conditions like anxiety and depression where a patient, communicative approach matters just as much as…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Donna Olivia S.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and end of life care, and I am just as comfortable with practical household tasks like cooking and laundry as I am with personal care.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Latifatu B.Worcester · 3 years caring“I'm comfortable with the practical side too, from moving and handling and hoist use to catheter care and helping with washing and dressing, and I've supported people who are bedbound as well as those needing end of life care.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Hannah D.Ruardean · 20 years caring“Over the years I have built experience with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, diabetes and end of life care, and I have recently kept my skills current with PEG feeding training from district nurses.”£22 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Gloucestershire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Slavka A.South Gloucestershire · 5 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Rosemary C.Bristol · 14 years caring“I split my working week between hourly visits and overnight stays across Bristol, and it's the overnight care I find most rewarding.”Does nightsProfile →
Yvonne C.Bristol · 18 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 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Mick G.Gloucester · 4 years caring“I am based in Gloucester, offering hourly and overnight care, and I bring that same warmth into every visit.”£20 an hourProfile →
Kelly M.Malmesbury · 4 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and moving and handling to catheter and colostomy care, medication reminders and wound dressing.”£19 an hourProfile →
Simone P.Swindon · 10 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- Live-in carers travel for a placement, so carers from across the region can come.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,400 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 42 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Timerthy B.5 years caring“Whether it is hourly visits, overnight support or full live-in care, I try to bring the same calm, unhurried manner to each visit, so people feel like themselves rather than like a task to get through.”£190 a day1 reviewProfile →
Colin J.Swindon · 25 years caring“I offer both hourly visits and live-in care, and over the years I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and plenty of orthopaedic injuries and mobility problems besides.”£145 a dayProfile →
Debra N.Swindon · 24 years caring“Based in Swindon, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I bring the same steady, professional approach from the hospital ward into people's homes.”£180 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Gloucestershire
111 of the 135 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 8 of them outstanding, and 24 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410. A live-in carer here costs £1,050 to £1,400 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire
150 home care agencies for older people in Gloucestershire
1,203 private carers near Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Gloucestershire
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Gloucestershire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Gloucestershire ask about the types of care
1,203 carers within about 45 minutes of Gloucestershire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 146 care homes in Gloucestershire take older people, 66 of them with nursing and 103 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,120 with our fee included, against about £1,160 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.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 146 care homes in Gloucestershire that take older people, 66 provide nursing. 103 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Gloucestershire sets out each route.