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 £22 an hour6 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£20 to £22 an hour12 carers within about 45 minutes of Powys
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night6 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.
- 12 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Powys, charging £20 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 9 of the 12 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Blessing O.Shrewsbury · 1 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays, based in Shrewsbury. I like the variety.”£20 an hour1 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.”£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 →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Blessing O.Shrewsbury · 1 years caring“Companionship is where I put my heart. I enjoy a good conversation, a shared meal, or just sitting with someone while they watch their favourite programme.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Louise B.Ludlow · 3 years caring“I take a calm, unhurried approach, and I'm just as happy sitting down for a chat or a puzzle as I am helping with more hands-on care.”£21.50 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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
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 →- Blessing O.Shrewsbury · 1 years caring“Alongside this, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, mobility problems and many other conditions, helping with things like bathing, dressing, medication and catheter care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“I am comfortable with hoists, catheter care and wound dressing, and just as happy helping with cooking, laundry or a proper chat.”£22.50 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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Blessing O.Shrewsbury · 1 years caring“Alongside this, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, mobility problems and many other conditions, helping with things like bathing, dressing, medication and catheter care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Blessing O.Shrewsbury · 1 years caring“Alongside this, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, mobility problems and many other conditions, helping with things like bathing, dressing, medication and catheter care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- 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 →
Kim R.Lampeter · 1 years caring“Over the past year I have helped with the practical side of care, dressing, bathing, medication reminders, moving and handling, cooking and keeping the home tidy, alongside supporting people managing conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes and…”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 9 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 →- Kim R.Lampeter · 1 years caring“I am equally comfortable with post-operative recovery or end of life care, and I take real care to stay calm, patient and attentive whatever the day brings.”£21.50 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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Blessing O.Shrewsbury · 1 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays, based in Shrewsbury. I like the variety.”Does nights1 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.”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 →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Blessing O.Shrewsbury · 1 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays, based in Shrewsbury. I like the variety.”£20 an hour1 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.”£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 →
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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- 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 →
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 →
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
12 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
12 carers within about 45 minutes of 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.