Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Powys, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Powys charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Powys
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£20 to £23 an hour7 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£20 to £23 an hour14 carers across the wider region around Powys
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night7 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,043 to £1,265 a week20 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 Powys 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 Powys
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.
- 14 carers are based across the wider region around Powys, charging £20 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 11 of the 13 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“I once rearranged a client's furniture simply to make their space easier to move around in, and I always make time to sit and listen properly when someone wants to share their stories rather than rush the visit.”£19.10 an hourProfile →
Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring£22.50 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, 7 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Rachel G.Leominster · 30 years caring“Whatever the diagnosis, I try to keep things steady and reassuring, whether that's help with washing and dressing, medication reminders, or simply cooking a meal and sitting down for a chat.”£20 an hourProfile →
Sammy K.Craven Arms · 4 years caring“I understand that care is about so much more than completing daily tasks—it's about building trust, offering companionship, and making someone's day a little brighter.”£20 an hourProfile →
Joanna R.Hereford · 3 years caring“Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, I hope to hear from you soon:) I would be happy to have a chat anytime to see if I can assist you in any way to help to keep your independence, or just to be a companion”£25 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Powys
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.
Louise B.Ludlow · 3 years caring“My day to day work covers personal care, medication reminders, moving and handling, and practical help like cooking, laundry and admin.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Kayleigh O.Leominster“These days I support people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, diabetes and arthritis, and I am equally at ease with hands-on tasks like bathing, hoist use and medication reminders as I am with cooking a meal or sitting…”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Powys
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, 8 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries and cerebral palsy, among many other conditions.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“I support clients with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, arthritis and heart disease, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.10 an hourProfile →
- Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring“I have also worked with clients with dementia, Parkinsons, MS, clients who have had strokes, clients with catheters, stoma bags, and various types of hoisting and different levels of moving and handling.”£22.50 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries and cerebral palsy, among many other conditions.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“I support clients with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, arthritis and heart disease, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.10 an hourProfile →
- Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring“I have also worked with clients with dementia, Parkinsons, MS, clients who have had strokes, clients with catheters, stoma bags, and various types of hoisting and different levels of moving and handling.”£22.50 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, 2 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring“Caring for people in their own environment is such a privilege, particularly end of life care.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Margaret Beulah A.Hereford · 10 years caring“My experience includes providing companionship and hands-on assistance to individuals facing a wide range of health challenges, including cancer, end-of-life care, vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s, frailness, injuries, Parkinsons, and mobility limitations.”£26 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 Powys
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, 7 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- 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.”Does nightsProfile →
- Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“That same steady, unhurried nature carries into my work, where I have spent four years offering hourly and overnight care to people across Ludlow.”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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- 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.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“That same steady, unhurried nature carries into my work, where I have spent four years offering hourly and overnight care to people across Ludlow.”£19.10 an hourProfile →
- Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring£22.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 20 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Powys.
- A week here costs £1,043 to £1,265 with our fee included, typically £1,159.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Gabriel N.Ludlow · 10 years caring“I'm based in Ludlow and have worked in home care for ten years, across hourly visits, live-in placements and overnight stays.”£138 a dayProfile →- Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring£172 a dayProfile →
- Margaret Beulah A.Hereford · 10 years caring£206 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Powys
Care homes in Powys 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 £1,043 to £1,265 a week.
Elderly care in Powys 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 Powys
Home care agencies
14 private carers near Powys
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 Powys profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Powys
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 Powys ask about the types of care
14 carers across the wider region around Powys 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 £1,159 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.