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£19 to £23 an hour21 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour40 carers within about 45 minutes of Herefordshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night25 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,133 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.
- 40 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Herefordshire, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 31 of the 40 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Louise B.Ludlow · 3 years caring“Before moving into visiting care, I worked across a busy care home in residential and nursing settings, supporting over 50 residents.”£21.50 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 →
Georgia Z.10 years caring£21 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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
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 →
Tracey B.Kidderminster · 30 years caring“But what I enjoy most is the company itself, sitting down for a proper chat, sharing a meal I've cooked, or heading out for a walk together.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Gabriel N.Ludlow · 10 years caring“Whether it's helping with meals, medication, personal care or simply keeping someone company over a game of cards or a walk, I like to fit around what matters to the person in front of me.”£18.50 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 Herefordshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Angela O.Cheltenham · 4 years caring“I would be interested to help with medication prompting, companionship, supervised baths and showers, meals and trips to appointments.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
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 →
Robin E.Kidderminster · 7 years caring“Alongside this I support people with personal care, mobility, medication and conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's and stroke, whether for a few hours, overnight or as part of live-in care.”£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 Herefordshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Carolyn F.Blaenau Gwent · 15 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care across Blaenau Gwent, and over 15 years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£19.20 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 →
“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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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 →
Claire F.Powys · 33 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS, heart and respiratory illness, and many other conditions, and I am just as comfortable with bathing, toileting, catheter care and hoist use as I am with medication reminders and a…”£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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Sadie R.Gloucester · 22 years caring“With over 22 years in the care sector, I began my career at Cheltenham General Hospital before moving into home‑based care, where I am able to offer consistent, personalised and high‑quality support.”£28 an hour8 reviewsProfile →
Nasimat T.Worcester · 2 years caring“I've spent two years supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and a range of other conditions, and in that time I've learned that good care is as much about company as it is about tasks.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 →
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 →
Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring“Caring for people in their own environment is such a privilege, particularly end of life care.”£22.50 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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Gemma B.Stourport-on-Severn · 22 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Rachel G.Leominster · 30 years caring“I'm based in Leominster and offer hourly and overnight care, and over the years I've built up a broad set of practical skills, from wound dressing and colostomy care to CPAP, nebulisers and insulin pumps.”Does nightsProfile →
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…”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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 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 →
Abraham N.Malvern · 10 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I try to bring the same calm, steady approach to each visit.”£25 an hourProfile →
Maureen C.Malvern · 15 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.
- 100 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Herefordshire.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,133 with our fee included, typically £1,078.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“I'm based in Cwmbran and offer hourly, live-in and overnight support. People tell me I explain things clearly and stay calm, which matters when routines need to be understood and trusted.”£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Hereford, and I like the variety of moving between short visits and staying longer with someone, whichever suits the family best.”£201 a dayProfile →
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 →
“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 Herefordshire
52 of the 66 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 5 of them outstanding, and 14 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 £1,015 to £1,133 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
40 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
40 carers within about 45 minutes 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 £1,078 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.