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 £24 an hour8 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£20 to £24 an hour17 carers within about an hour of Herefordshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night10 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,026 to £1,136 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,300 a week40 homes without nursing in Herefordshire, County of
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,595 a week29 nursing homes in Herefordshire, County of
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Herefordshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, November 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Herefordshire, County of. Care home fees are the median for homes in England that publish one, 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.
- 17 carers are based within about an hour of Herefordshire, charging £20 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £21.
- 12 of the 14 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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 →
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.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“I once rearranged a client's furniture simply to make their space easier to move around in, and I always make time to sit and listen properly when someone wants to share their stories rather than rush the visit.”£19.10 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 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 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 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 →- Hannah D.Ruardean · 20 years caring“I am comfortable with the practical side of care, whether that is bathing, moving and handling, medication reminders or wound dressing, but I never let the tasks crowd out the person.”£22 an hourProfile →
- Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“I am comfortable with hoists, catheter care and wound dressing, and just as happy helping with cooking, laundry or a proper chat.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
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 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 →
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 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- 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 →
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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- 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 →
- 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 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Taona Angela.Newent · 3 years caringDoes nightsProfile →- 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.”Does nightsProfile →
- 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.”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 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- 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 →
- 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.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“That same steady, unhurried nature carries into my work, where I have spent four years offering hourly and overnight care to people across Ludlow.”£19.10 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 £1,136 with our fee included, typically £1,089.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 also do live-in care as well as visits.
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; among homes in England that do, a residential place typically costs about £1,300 a week and a nursing place about £1,595. A live-in carer here costs £1,026 to £1,136 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
17 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
17 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 £1,089 with our fee included, against about £1,300 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.