Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Merthyr Tydfil, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Merthyr Tydfil charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Merthyr Tydfil
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 hour40 carers within about 45 minutes of Merthyr Tydfil
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night24 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,033 to £1,169 a week12 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 Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil
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 Merthyr Tydfil, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 23 of the 40 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring£22 an hourProfile →
Helen H.Aberdare · 30 years caring“I've spent over 30 years as a professional carer, offering hourly and visiting support to people with a variety of care needs.”£25 an hourProfile →
George Mbeng E.Cardiff · 3 years caring“There's a real satisfaction in helping a person feel more confident and independent, and that's what keeps me motivated every day, especially the moments of listening and really getting to know who someone is.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 35 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Rachel T.Cardiff · 25 years caring“Booking and accompanying people to appointments, helping with personal care such as showering and dressing, supporting people with eating and drinking, monitoring individuals conditions by administering medication.”£24 an hourProfile →
Robert A.Cardiff · 1 years caring“I also take care of cooking, cleaning, laundry and admin, so the whole household runs smoothly, and I make time for proper companionship alongside the tasks.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ancha T.Cardiff · 6 years caring“Day to day this might mean help with washing and dressing, medication reminders, hoist and catheter care, or simply cooking a meal and sitting down for a chat.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Merthyr Tydfil
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 35 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Hannah I.Cardiff · 15 years caring“I'm comfortable with the practical side of care, from bathing, dressing and catheter care to medication reminders and hoist assistance, and I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and arthritis, among other conditions.”£25 an hourProfile →
Tim H.Aberdare · 16 years caring“Based in Aberdare, I offer hourly and overnight care, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from washing and dressing to moving and handling, catheter care and medication reminders.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Ashe I.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“I am just as comfortable with personal care, whether that is bathing, dressing, medication reminders or catheter care, and I try to take the time to understand what feels right for each person rather than rushing in.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Merthyr Tydfil
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 35 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis, among many other conditions, and I have learned that every person's needs are different, so I never assume one approach fits all.”£20 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 →
Olabode O.Cardiff · 2 years caring“I'm based in Cardiff and have two years of professional care experience here, alongside three years working in care abroad, so I've supported people through a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, respiratory illness and end of…”£18.50 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 35 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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 →
Fatou S.Cardiff · 7 years caring“I am based in Cardiff and offer hourly visiting care as well as overnight care, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and osteoporosis, among other conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery, living with…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Kevin D.Llanelli · 11 years caring“I have eleven years of paid care experience behind me, supporting people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, multiple sclerosis and spinal injuries, as well as helping people through anxiety and low mood.”£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 35 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 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 →
Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“Care found me through hospital wards rather than a career plan, and it stuck. Over 16 years I moved from support work into more advanced nursing duties, which taught me how much steadiness matters when someone is frightened or in pain.”£20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 35 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Wieslawa P.Treorchy · 24 years caring“I've also sat with people at the end of life, which taught me a lot about patience and presence.”£18.89 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“Over twenty years I've worked mainly in supported living and learning disability care, alongside supporting people with conditions ranging from Parkinson's and MS to heart disease, stroke recovery and end of life needs.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Lindeni H.Treorchy · 5 years caring“I am also comfortable supporting people with poor mobility, those who are bedbound, and those nearing the end of life.”£19 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Merthyr Tydfil
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 35 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I am based in Bridgend County Borough and offer hourly visiting care, overnight care and live-in care.”Does nightsProfile →
Fatou J.Cardiff · 7 years caring“Based in Cardiff, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a wide range of physical conditions, alongside anxiety and low mood, so I am used to adapting…”Does nightsProfile →
Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caringDoes 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 35 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Tapiwa M.Cardiff · 10 years caring£27 an hourProfile →
Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“Based in Pontypridd, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over two years of working with people I have learned that good care is as much about patience and attentiveness as it is about any particular task.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Bongani N.Cardiff · 14 years caring£24 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 12 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Merthyr Tydfil.
- A week here costs £1,033 to £1,169 with our fee included, typically £1,078.
- Of the 35 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 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 →
Theopoldine Z.Ebbw Vale · 4 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Ebbw Vale, and I speak Afrikaans, English and Herero as well.”£150 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 →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Merthyr Tydfil
Care homes in Merthyr Tydfil 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 £1,033 to £1,169 a week.
Elderly care in Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil
Home care agencies
40 private carers near Merthyr Tydfil
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 Merthyr Tydfil profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Merthyr Tydfil
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 Merthyr Tydfil ask about the types of care
40 carers within about 45 minutes of Merthyr Tydfil 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 £1,078 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.
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.