Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Herefordshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Herefordshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Herefordshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£20 to £23 an hour9 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£20 to £23 an hour19 carers within about an hour of Herefordshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night12 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,026 to £1,163 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week40 homes without nursing in Herefordshire, County of
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week29 nursing homes in Herefordshire, County of
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Herefordshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Herefordshire, County of. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Herefordshire
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.
- 19 carers are based within about an hour of Herefordshire, charging £20 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 14 of the 16 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Timerthy B.5 years caring“I have helped clients with travel too, making sure they felt settled and looked after on the journey, not just at home.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Latifatu B.Worcester · 3 years caring“I've spent three years supporting people across Worcester, offering both hourly visits and overnight care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Hannah D.Ruardean · 20 years caring“Having worked steadily and reliably as a professional carer, I understand how much families value someone they can depend on, and I try to bring that same consistency to every visit.”£22 an hourProfile →
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.
Rachel G.Leominster · 30 years caring“Whatever the diagnosis, I try to keep things steady and reassuring, whether that's help with washing and dressing, medication reminders, or simply cooking a meal and sitting down for a chat.”£20 an hourProfile →
Joanna R.Hereford · 3 years caring“Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, I hope to hear from you soon:) I would be happy to have a chat anytime to see if I can assist you in any way to help to keep your independence, or just to be a companion”£25 an hourProfile →
Louise B.Ludlow · 3 years caring“I take a calm, unhurried approach, and I'm just as happy sitting down for a chat or a puzzle as I am helping with more hands-on care.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
“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!”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Herefordshire
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, 12 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Maureen C.Malvern · 15 years caring“Services I offer, housework, personal Care, meal preparation, shopping, help with medication and pet care.”£19 an hourProfile →- Timerthy B.5 years caring“Over five years, I have moved from helping people with the practical side of daily life into fuller personal care, taking on more responsibility as clients came to trust me with it.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Herefordshire
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.
Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries and cerebral palsy, among many other conditions.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Kayleigh O.Leominster“These days I support people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, diabetes and arthritis, and I am equally at ease with hands-on tasks like bathing, hoist use and medication reminders as I am with cooking a meal or sitting…”£19.50 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.”
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, 11 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Timerthy B.5 years caring“I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, physical disabilities and a good many other conditions, and I am equally comfortable with domestic tasks like cooking, cleaning and laundry as I am with bathing, dressing, medication reminders and…”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Latifatu B.Worcester · 3 years caring“In that time I've built up experience with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, cancer and respiratory illness, as well as diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis.”£20 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 →
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, 4 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Timerthy B.5 years caring“I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, physical disabilities and a good many other conditions, and I am equally comfortable with domestic tasks like cooking, cleaning and laundry as I am with bathing, dressing, medication reminders and…”£20 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 →
Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“I support clients with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, arthritis and heart disease, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.10 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.
- 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.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Abraham N.Malvern · 10 years caring“Over ten years I have supported people in Malvern through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care, among other conditions.”£25 an hourProfile →
Margaret Beulah A.Hereford · 10 years caring“My experience includes providing companionship and hands-on assistance to individuals facing a wide range of health challenges, including cancer, end-of-life care, vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s, frailness, injuries, Parkinsons, and mobility limitations.”£26 an hourProfile →
“I have never met a person who is so kind and thinks about others before himself to such an extent as Chris Malagala. He acted at all times in a completely professional manner, and showed excellent attention to detail, yet was always able to go about his work with a smile on his face. Most of all my Father liked him and trusted him right from the start and throughout the period when Chris cared for him.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Herefordshire
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, 12 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Taona Angela.Newent · 3 years caringDoes nightsProfile →- 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.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
- Latifatu B.Worcester · 3 years caring“I've spent three years supporting people across Worcester, offering both hourly visits and overnight care.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
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, 12 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- 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.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Latifatu B.Worcester · 3 years caring“I've spent three years supporting people across Worcester, offering both hourly visits and overnight care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Hannah D.Ruardean · 20 years caring“I bring that same eye for detail into my work as a carer in Ruardean, offering hourly and overnight support since 2003.”£22 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 100 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Herefordshire.
- A week here costs £1,026 to £1,163 with our fee included, typically £1,099.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Gabriel N.Ludlow · 10 years caring“I'm based in Ludlow and have worked in home care for ten years, across hourly visits, live-in placements and overnight stays.”£138 a dayProfile →- 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 →
- Latifatu B.Worcester · 3 years caring£170 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Herefordshire
53 of the 66 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 6 of them outstanding, and 13 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 £1,026 to £1,163 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 Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire
45 home care agencies for older people in Herefordshire, County of
19 private carers near Herefordshire
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 Herefordshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Herefordshire
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 Herefordshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Herefordshire ask about the types of care
19 carers within about an hour of Herefordshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 69 care homes in Herefordshire, County of take older people, 29 of them with nursing and 47 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,099 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 69 care homes in Herefordshire, County of that take older people, 29 provide nursing. 47 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 Herefordshire sets out each route.