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 £25 an hour11 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £25 an hour21 carers within about 45 minutes of Gloucestershire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night13 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,260 a week23 live-in carers within reach
- 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, October 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.
- 21 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Gloucestershire, charging £19 to £25 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 11 of the 17 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Georgia Z.10 years caring£21 an hourProfile →
Sadie R.Gloucester · 22 years caring“I serve as the PCN Lead for Gloucestershire and contribute to wider advocacy and improvement work within the independent care community.”£28 an hour8 reviewsProfile →
Chidera O.Cheltenham · 1 years caring£18.80 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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 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 →
- Chidera O.Cheltenham · 1 years caring“Alongside all that, I value simple companionship, whether that is a chat over a card game or just being present.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Hastings M.Gloucester · 8 years caring“I'm also glad to just sit and talk, do a puzzle, or listen to music together, since companionship matters as much as the practical tasks.”£22 an hourProfile →
“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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Sadie R.Gloucester · 22 years caring“My professional background includes dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, arthritis, respiratory conditions and end‑of‑life care, alongside all aspects of daily personal care, medication support, catheter care and safe mobility assistance.”£28 an hour8 reviewsProfile →
- Chidera O.Cheltenham · 1 years caring“I am comfortable with personal care such as bathing, dressing and toileting, catheter and colostomy care, hoist assistance, medication reminders, and the everyday tasks of cooking, laundry and cleaning that help a home run smoothly.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Hastings M.Gloucester · 8 years caring“Day to day, I help with eating and drinking, medication reminders, dressing, bathing, toileting, moving and handling, hoist use, cooking, laundry and the general administrative side of home life.”£22 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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Sadie R.Gloucester · 22 years caring“My professional background includes dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, arthritis, respiratory conditions and end‑of‑life care, alongside all aspects of daily personal care, medication support, catheter care and safe mobility assistance.”£28 an hour8 reviewsProfile →
Asanda D.Cheltenham · 12 years caring“My experience covers conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and diabetes, along with supporting people who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Saffie S.Cheltenham · 8 years caring“Much of my experience has been with conditions that call for real practical skill: dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, spinal injury and respiratory illness among them.”£25 an hourProfile →
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as well as through the tough times like when he was in hospital a couple of times, she was there by his side, helping to keep him safe and be a familiar face through the confusion for him of being in hospital.”
“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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Chimaobi Dennis E.Gloucester · 3 years caring“Over three years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and poor mobility, alongside help with bathing, dressing, medication reminders and cooking.”£18.80 an hourProfile →- Sadie R.Gloucester · 22 years caring“My professional background includes dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, arthritis, respiratory conditions and end‑of‑life care, alongside all aspects of daily personal care, medication support, catheter care and safe mobility assistance.”£28 an hour8 reviewsProfile →
- 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 →
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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- 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 →
Clara E.Bristol · 1 years caring“I have been a healthcare assistant for over a year in a general hospital setting, mental health hospital and as a live-in carer.”£19 an hourProfile →
Eunice A.Tewkesbury · 4 years caring“Based in Tewkesbury, I offer hourly visiting care and overnight care, and over four years I have supported clients with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mental health needs such as anxiety and bipolar, and physical…”£24.50 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
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 →
Mick G.Gloucester · 4 years caring“That mix has given me a genuinely wide base of experience, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, respiratory illness and end of life care, and it has taught me to adapt to whatever a client's day actually needs rather than sticking to one way of…”£20 an hourProfile →
Kelly M.Malmesbury · 4 years caring“Based in Malmesbury, I've spent four years building experience across an unusually wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to brain injury, learning disabilities and autism, as well as supporting people through cancer, respiratory…”£19 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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Stephen M.Gloucester · 3 years caringDoes nightsProfile →- Sadie R.Gloucester · 22 years caring“I am an experienced, self‑employed carer based in Gloucester, providing hourly and if available, overnight support across the Gloucestershire area.”Does nights8 reviewsProfile →
- Chidera O.Cheltenham · 1 years caring“I am based in Cheltenham and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the past year I have built up experience working alongside nurses in care homes as well as taking on agency roles, which has taught me to adapt quickly to different clients and…”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 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Sadie R.Gloucester · 22 years caring“I am an experienced, self‑employed carer based in Gloucester, providing hourly and if available, overnight support across the Gloucestershire area.”£28 an hour8 reviewsProfile →
- Chidera O.Cheltenham · 1 years caring“I am based in Cheltenham and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the past year I have built up experience working alongside nurses in care homes as well as taking on agency roles, which has taught me to adapt quickly to different clients and…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Hastings M.Gloucester · 8 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care, and my experience covers a great deal of ground: diabetes, respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, mobility loss and bedbound care, as well as mental health needs like anxiety, depression and…”£22 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 23 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Gloucestershire.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,260 with our fee included, typically £1,173.
- Of the 15 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Chidera O.Cheltenham · 1 years caring“I am based in Cheltenham and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the past year I have built up experience working alongside nurses in care homes as well as taking on agency roles, which has taught me to adapt quickly to different clients and…”£180 a dayProfile →
Paula J.Dursley · 20 years caring“I'm based in Dursley and offer hourly and live-in support, and in twenty years I've also worked alongside another agency on a client's care in Surrey, so I'm used to fitting in wherever I'm needed most.”£179 a dayProfile →
Angela O.Cheltenham · 4 years caring“Hello my name is Angela, I live in Cheltenham with my husband and three children. Sophie aged 20, who is at University in Cardiff and a boy and girl set of twins aged 17.”£140 a dayProfile →
“She built a wonderful relationship with Mum, taking great care to do things just as Mum wanted, and joining us on family day trips. I always found her reliable, kind, sensitive, intelligent and responsible. She brought good humour and warmth to her work, and related well with our whole family. We hope she will be able to come back soon!”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Gloucestershire
113 of the 138 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 7 of them outstanding, and 25 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 £1,260 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
21 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
21 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 £1,173 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.