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 £20 an hour6 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour11 carers within about 45 minutes of Merthyr Tydfil
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night4 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,039 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.
- 11 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Merthyr Tydfil, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 7 of the 10 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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 →
Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring£18.80 an hourProfile →
Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring£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 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Carolyn F.Blaenau Gwent · 15 years caring“What motivates me is simple: getting up knowing I will help someone start their day safely, whether that is out of bed, dressed, or just having a proper chat.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
- Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“Whether someone needs help recovering after surgery, support with a long term condition, or simply steady company through the day, I try to bring a calm and genuinely friendly presence to their home.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“I like starting a conversation with something ordinary, cooking, music, gardening, a walk, whatever puts someone at ease, and from there building the kind of trust that good care depends on.”£22 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 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Carolyn F.Blaenau Gwent · 15 years caring“I am comfortable with personal care, medication, hoists and equipment like nebulisers, but I never lose sight of the person behind the routine.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
- Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“My day to day skills cover bathing, toileting, dressing, moving and handling, hoist use, catheter and colostomy care, PEG feeding and wound dressing, as well as medication reminders and administrative tasks that keep a household running smoothly.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“My background is as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and I have carried that grounding into supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as those recovering from operations or…”£22 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 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 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 →
- Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and heart disease, alongside those managing anxiety, depression or declining mobility.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“My background is as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and I have carried that grounding into supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as those recovering from operations or…”£22 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 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 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 →
- Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and heart disease, alongside those managing anxiety, depression or declining mobility.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“My background is as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and I have carried that grounding into supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as those recovering from operations or…”£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 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- 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 →
- Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“Whether someone needs help recovering after surgery, support with a long term condition, or simply steady company through the day, I try to bring a calm and genuinely friendly presence to their home.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“My background is as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and I have carried that grounding into supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as those recovering from operations or…”£22 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- 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 →
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I have supported people recovering from surgery or orthopaedic injuries, living with respiratory illness or heart disease, and those needing end of life care, always with patience and a steady manner.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ashe I.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“I am based in Pontypridd and offer hourly and overnight care, and over the past two years I have supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, anxiety and depression, and end of life care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
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 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
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.”Does nightsProfile →- 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.”Does nightsProfile →
- Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“Based in Cardiff, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and that approach of listening first has shaped how I work throughout my two years in care.”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 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- 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 →
- Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“Based in Cardiff, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and that approach of listening first has shaped how I work throughout my two years in care.”£22 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 →
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 £1,039 to £1,169 with our fee included, typically £1,113.
- Of the 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- 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.”£150 a dayProfile →
- Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“Based in Cardiff, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and that approach of listening first has shaped how I work throughout my two years in care.”£167 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 £1,039 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
11 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
11 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 £1,113 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.