Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Gwynedd, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Gwynedd charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Gwynedd
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour25 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour34 carers within about an hour of Gwynedd
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night27 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 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 Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd
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.
- 34 carers are based within about an hour of Gwynedd, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 21 of the 34 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Loredana S.Liverpool · 3 years caring“What keeps me going, morning after morning, is knowing I'm about to help someone and probably hear a good story while I'm at it.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Barrie M.2 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care, and I support people with dementia, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, bipolar and psychosis, as well as physical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, poor mobility and orthopaedic injuries.”£16 an hourProfile →
Adesola A.Liverpool · 2 years caring“I bring the same enthusiasm to a walk outdoors as I do to a quiet afternoon with a book, and I try to shape each visit around what actually lifts a person's mood rather than just ticking off tasks.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Blessing O.Shrewsbury · 1 years caring“Companionship is where I put my heart. I enjoy a good conversation, a shared meal, or just sitting with someone while they watch their favourite programme.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Gary W.Wallasey · 10 years caring“My working week can look quite different from one day to the next, a few hours here, a full night there, sometimes a longer live-in stretch, but what I enjoy most in all of it is simply being good company.”£20 an hourProfile →
Eunice Abimbola O.Liverpool · 5 years caring“What I enjoy most is the company side of caring. I like sitting down over a proper meal and a chat, helping someone get ready for a walk or an outing, or simply being there so the day feels a little fuller.”£25 an hourProfile →
“It was clear that she genuinely cared and her warm approach really helped put our minds at ease. We’re thankful for all her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable carer.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Gwynedd
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Sangumanto Sia Y.Widnes · 6 years caring“I pride myself on building trust, promoting dignity, and creating a calm, supportive environment for every person in my care.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Deborah B.Wirral · 2 years caring“I cared for my grandmother for thirty years, and later spent nine months providing end of life care, making sure comfort and dignity came first.”£20 an hourProfile →
Tracey B.Bangor · 2 years caring“I have two years of professional care experience, working with people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, along with practical skills like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Gwynedd
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Roshen M.Wrexham · 3 years caring“In that time I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as learning disabilities, autism and Down's syndrome.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Stephen T.Liverpool · 1 years caring“Alongside that, I support with the practical side too, personal care, mobility, medication reminders, and I've worked with people managing conditions such as Parkinson's, stroke, dementia and arthritis, among others.”£18 an hourProfile →
Leri S.Isle of Anglesey · 1 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's and arthritis, alongside everyday help with meals, medication and personal care.”£18.70 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 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring“I have also worked with clients with dementia, Parkinsons, MS, clients who have had strokes, clients with catheters, stoma bags, and various types of hoisting and different levels of moving and handling.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Ana P.Birkenhead · 8 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and diabetes, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced mobility.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Lawrence M.Conwy · 4 years caring“I speak English, Kikuyu and Swahili, and over four years of care I've supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and heart disease to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£25 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 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Sharon F.Chester · 30 years caring“Alongside this, I bring solid experience with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, mobility difficulties and end of life care, along with practical support like medication reminders, personal care, meal preparation and household tasks.”£23.10 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Temitope S.Denbighshire · 3 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as those recovering from surgery or an orthopaedic injury, managing anxiety or depression, or needing end of life care.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Mergan M.Wrexham · 5 years caring“I am not a registered nurse, but I have built up a good deal of hands-on experience, including with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart disease and end of life care, as well as supporting people managing anxiety, depression and declining mobility.”£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 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Frances I.Wirral · 10 years caring“Over ten years I have supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Samantha G.Ellesmere Port · 10 years caring“Since then I have worked across hospital settings, hospice care, home care and outreach roles, and that mix has given me a steady, grounded understanding of what people need at very different points in their lives.”£19 an hourProfile →
Gabriel E.Liverpool · 2 years caring“I have also spent time with people managing anxiety and depression, where patience and a steady, unhurried manner count for a great deal, and I have supported clients through post-operative recovery and end of life care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“She quickly formed rapport with both the patient and her friends, guiding them through a tender time. Our friend died very peacefuly at home and, although Tsitsi was only needed for a very short time in the end, her role was very helpful. We were also very grateful for the swift support we received from PrimeCarers especially with finding us such a good carer at very short notice.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Gwynedd
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Karen J.Valley · 27 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care, with medication reminders, help with washing and dressing, cooking, laundry and companionship.”£18.20 an hourProfile →
Elton S.Widnes · 1 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care in Widnes, and although I am one year into working as a professional carer, I have already supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness,…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Man Tin W.Chester · 3 years caring“I'm based in Liverpool and offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight care, with three years of experience behind me.”£18.50 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 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Tsitsi H.Wrexham · 6 years caring“My week in Wrexham moves between hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements, and what I enjoy most is the practical, hands-on side of care, whether that's a hoist transfer, catheter care or helping with a nebuliser, alongside the quieter…”£132 a day1 reviewProfile →
Trudi M.Birkenhead · 5 years caring£166 a day1 reviewProfile →
Tracie L.Cheshire East · 20 years caring“My working week is built around people rather than tasks, whether that is a few hours here and there or moving in as a live-in carer for someone who needs more constant support.”£160 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Gwynedd
Care homes in Gwynedd are inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales, 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 £1,050 to £1,400 a week.
Elderly care in Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd
Home care agencies
34 private carers near Gwynedd
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 Gwynedd profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Gwynedd
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 Gwynedd ask about the types of care
34 carers within about an hour of Gwynedd 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 £1,120 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.
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.