Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Newry and Mourne, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Newry and Mourne charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Newry and Mourne
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour6 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour11 carers within about 45 minutes of Newry and Mourne
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night8 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,040 to £1,260 a week21 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 Newry and Mourne 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 Newry and Mourne
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 Newry and Mourne, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 7 of the 11 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Wendy H.40 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care, and I still genuinely enjoy the work: helping someone feel safe, clean and ready to face their day matters to me as much now as it ever has.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caring£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“I have always felt at ease stepping into someone else's home and finding my footing there, whether it is a first visit or a regular one.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Ariela C.2 years caring“What I love most is the company side of the job.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Judy M.County Down · 2 years caring“Day to day, that means help with the practical things, bathing, dressing, medication reminders, hoist use and moving around safely, alongside genuine companionship, whether that's a puzzle, some music or simply a good chat.”£20 an hourProfile →
Felim R.“I started out with an office based role for a care company and then moved on to supported living.”£18 an hourProfile →
“I cannot exaggerate the effect she has had on his quality of life and his daily mood. Wendy is a capable and caring lady who took the time to build a genuine relationship with my father and he sings her praises on an almost daily basis! I have found Wendy straight forward and trustworthy in every aspect of her job. She is discrete and reliable and her help has been invaluable to my family.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Newry and Mourne
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Having me visit means practical help with the everyday things, dressing, medication reminders, meals, laundry, toileting, alongside proper company.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“Practical care such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders, catheter care and hoist assistance sits alongside the quieter parts of the job, cooking a proper meal, doing the laundry, or simply sitting and talking.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Mercy Adjoa Y.Castlewellan · 1 years caring“I bring that nurturing, patient manner to every visit, whether I am helping with personal care or just sitting and talking things through.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“Thanks to Tracy, Dad was always immaculately dressed and clean, his meals were all home cooked and nutritionally well balanced and his home was always kept really clean and tidy. Tracy is also highly reliable and responsible at administering prescribed medication and attending doctors and hospital appointments. Tracy always goes above and beyond in terms of the care she gives.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Newry and Mourne
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart conditions, as well as those managing anxiety, depression or the effects of poor mobility.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Over that time I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and I have sat with families through end of life care too.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Mercy Adjoa Y.Castlewellan · 1 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as those recovering from operations or managing arthritis, osteoporosis and mobility problems.”£18.80 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.”
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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Over that time I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and I have sat with families through end of life care too.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart conditions, as well as those managing anxiety, depression or the effects of poor mobility.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Mercy Adjoa Y.Castlewellan · 1 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as those recovering from operations or managing arthritis, osteoporosis and mobility problems.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Over that time I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and I have sat with families through end of life care too.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Scott D.Lisburn · 3 years caring“Over three years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£19.39 an hourProfile →
“She quickly formed rapport with both the patient and her friends, guiding them through a tender time. Our friend died very peacefuly at home and, although Tsitsi was only needed for a very short time in the end, her role was very helpful. We were also very grateful for the swift support we received from PrimeCarers especially with finding us such a good carer at very short notice.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Newry and Mourne
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Aeron A.15 years caringDoes nightsProfile →- Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
- Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“That comfort with new settings is what drew me to care work, and it has shaped how I go about it in Newry over the past three years, offering hourly visits and overnight care to people with a wide range of needs.”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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caring£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Ellie Y.Newry · 3 years caring“That comfort with new settings is what drew me to care work, and it has shaped how I go about it in Newry over the past three years, offering hourly visits and overnight care to people with a wide range of needs.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Aeron A.15 years caring£30 an hourProfile →
“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care. She was very warm and understanding from the moment I met her and she was so excited to meet mum. She has been helping me out with the finer details and is always asking how I am too. I'm feeling lucky to have her.”
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 21 live-in carers are based across the wider region around Newry and Mourne.
- A week here costs £1,040 to £1,260 with our fee included, typically £1,113.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Newry and Mourne
Care homes in Newry and Mourne are inspected by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority, 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 £1,040 to £1,260 a week.
Elderly care in Newry and Mourne 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 Newry and Mourne
Home care agencies
11 private carers near Newry and Mourne
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 Newry and Mourne profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Newry and Mourne
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 Newry and Mourne ask about the types of care
11 carers within about 45 minutes of Newry and Mourne 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.