Every kind of care
Every kind of care in North Ayrshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near North Ayrshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in North Ayrshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour6 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour12 carers within about 45 minutes of North Ayrshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night5 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 North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire
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.
- 12 carers are based within about 45 minutes of North Ayrshire, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 6 of the 10 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 →
Lynne G.Saltcoats · 10 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Teresa K.Ayr · 8 years caring“I've spent a good deal of my eight years supporting elderly clients and people living with Parkinson's, alongside conditions like stroke, heart disease, COPD and arthritis, so I'm used to adapting to what each person actually needs, whether that's help with…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Emma B.Greenock · 2 years caring“I will help with the essentials, but I also make time to sit and chat properly, put some music on, or settle in front of the TV together, because I think good company matters just as much as good care.”£19.20 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 North Ayrshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 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 →
- Lynne G.Saltcoats · 10 years caring“A lot of the day is really about conversation and company, so I try to make time for that alongside the practical side, whether that is bathing, dressing, moving and handling, medication reminders, catheter care, or simply keeping the house running with…”£20 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in North Ayrshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- 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 →
- Lynne G.Saltcoats · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care around Saltcoats, and over ten years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and a range of other conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced…”£20 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 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 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 →
- Lynne G.Saltcoats · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care around Saltcoats, and over ten years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and a range of other conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced…”£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 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 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 →
- Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“That experience taught me patience and calm under pressure, qualities I carried into community care and later into a hospital setting, working alongside healthcare teams.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Lynne G.Saltcoats · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care around Saltcoats, and over ten years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and a range of other conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced…”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in North Ayrshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- 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 →
- Lynne G.Saltcoats · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care around Saltcoats, and over ten years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and a range of other conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced…”Does nightsProfile →
Hazel M.Troon · 2 years caring“I'm based in Troon and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care. I stay calm when things get difficult, and I believe good communication and reassurance make all the difference in an emergency.”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 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 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 →
- Lynne G.Saltcoats · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care around Saltcoats, and over ten years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and a range of other conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced…”£20 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 North Ayrshire.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 1 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in North Ayrshire
Care homes in North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire
Home care agencies
12 private carers near North Ayrshire
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 North Ayrshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in North Ayrshire
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 North Ayrshire ask about the types of care
12 carers within about 45 minutes of North Ayrshire 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.