Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Inverclyde, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Inverclyde charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Inverclyde
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour7 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour17 carers within about an hour of Inverclyde
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night8 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,120 a week17 live-in carers within reach
- 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 Inverclyde 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 Inverclyde
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 Inverclyde, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 8 of the 15 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Wellington S.Irvine · 2 years caring“I am based in Irvine, offering hourly visits and overnight care, and I try to bring a settled, patient presence to whatever the day needs, whether that is personal care or simply sitting with someone over a meal.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“I love keeping busy at home, whether that is baking something new, pottering in the garden or trying my hand at a bit of DIY.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Catherine K.Glasgow · 19 years caring“I try to bring a steady, friendly presence into someone's home, whether that is for a short visit or round the clock.”£19.89 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 11 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Mark H.Glasgow · 18 years caring“If any of this sounds like what you are looking for, I would be glad to have a chat, no pressure at all.”£25 an hourProfile →
Lynne G.Saltcoats · 10 years caring“I like a good walk, a puzzle to sit with in the evening, and a proper chat over a cup of tea.”£20 an hourProfile →
Kathleen S.Glasgow · 21 years caring“Over 21 years I have found I enjoy the companionship side most. Sitting down for a proper chat, cooking something together, or just being there so someone is not alone.”£20 an hourProfile →
“My mother benefited from a level of assistance, support, care & love it would be difficult to find elsewhere & for which I am extremely grateful. I am happy to recommend Precious to any potential client & their family, with the highest level of confidence that they would receive the utmost care & attention.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Inverclyde
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 11 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Wellington S.Irvine · 2 years caring“I am based in Irvine, offering hourly visits and overnight care, and I try to bring a settled, patient presence to whatever the day needs, whether that is personal care or simply sitting with someone over a meal.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“Alongside that, I am comfortable with personal care, medication reminders, mobility support and the practical side of daily life.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Catherine K.Glasgow · 19 years caring“Day to day this might mean help with washing, dressing and moving around safely, medication reminders, cooking a proper meal, or simply sitting down for a chat and a game of cards.”£19.89 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Inverclyde
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 11 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Bilikis R.Glasgow · 2 years caring“I offer hourly, visiting care across Glasgow, and over the past two years I have built up experience across a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, heart disease and diabetes.”£18.80 an hourProfile →- Wellington S.Irvine · 2 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, physical disabilities and many other conditions, and I am comfortable with tasks like medication reminders, moving and handling, and catheter care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“Over ten years on, I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and many other conditions, always with the same attentive approach.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“Even when mum was at her worst with the dementia Alice showed love care and patience For this we will be forever grateful and consider her part of the family. Any body who is lucky enough to have Alice care for a loved one can trust her in every way including dealing with the medical services Alice is amazing and super professional and loving. I am very happy for you to contact me and hear more if you need”
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 11 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Wellington S.Irvine · 2 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, physical disabilities and many other conditions, and I am comfortable with tasks like medication reminders, moving and handling, and catheter care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“Over ten years on, I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and many other conditions, always with the same attentive approach.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Catherine K.Glasgow · 19 years caring“Based in Glasgow, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, diabetes and mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£19.89 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 11 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Wellington S.Irvine · 2 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, physical disabilities and many other conditions, and I am comfortable with tasks like medication reminders, moving and handling, and catheter care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Emma B.Greenock · 2 years caring“I offer hourly, visiting care in Greenock, and over the past two years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as those recovering from operations or coping with anxiety and depression.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Inverclyde
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 11 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Kokub M.Glasgow · 7 years caringDoes nightsProfile →- Wellington S.Irvine · 2 years caring“I am based in Irvine, offering hourly visits and overnight care, and I try to bring a settled, patient presence to whatever the day needs, whether that is personal care or simply sitting with someone over a meal.”Does nightsProfile →
- Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“That same steady, hands-on energy is what I bring to my care work in Glasgow, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”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 11 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Wellington S.Irvine · 2 years caring“I am based in Irvine, offering hourly visits and overnight care, and I try to bring a settled, patient presence to whatever the day needs, whether that is personal care or simply sitting with someone over a meal.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“That same steady, hands-on energy is what I bring to my care work in Glasgow, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Catherine K.Glasgow · 19 years caring“Based in Glasgow, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, diabetes and mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£19.89 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 17 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Inverclyde.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 11 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“That same steady, hands-on energy is what I bring to my care work in Glasgow, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£140 a dayProfile →
- Catherine K.Glasgow · 19 years caring“Based in Glasgow, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, diabetes and mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£174 a dayProfile →
Stella Jackie M.Glasgow City · 6 years caring£145 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Inverclyde
Care homes in Inverclyde are inspected by the Care Inspectorate, 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 £1,015 to £1,120 a week.
Elderly care in Inverclyde 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 Inverclyde
Home care agencies
17 private carers near Inverclyde
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 Inverclyde profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Inverclyde
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 Inverclyde ask about the types of care
17 carers within about an hour of Inverclyde 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 £1,050 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.