Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Shropshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Shropshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Shropshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour36 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour904 carers within about 45 minutes of Shropshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night39 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£991 to £1,120 a week38 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week54 homes without nursing in Shropshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week39 nursing homes in Shropshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Shropshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Shropshire. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Shropshire
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.
- 904 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Shropshire, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 43 of the 56 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Bozena Z.Wolverhampton · 9 years caring“That is what has shaped my nine years supporting people in their own homes across Wolverhampton, working as both a care assistant and a support worker and coordinating closely with agencies to keep community care packages running smoothly for the people who…”£20 an hourProfile →
Joseph N.Walsall · 3 years caring“I offer hourly visits, live-in and overnight care, with hands-on support including personal care, medication reminders, moving and handling, catheter care and cooking, alongside companionship and everyday household tasks.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Thoko Z.Telford · 20 years caring“That is twenty years of sitting with people, listening to them, and getting to know their routines.”£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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Rozina H.Wolverhampton · 11 years caring“That's really where my heart is: good company, a proper conversation, a meal cooked and shared rather than left on a tray, maybe a game of cards or a walk if someone fancies it.”£19.20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Dapo O.Walsall · 2 years caring“Based in Walsall, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and what I find most rewarding is the companionship side of the job, sitting with someone over a cup of tea, sharing a board game or just being there so they are not alone.”£19 an hourProfile →
Kayleigh G.Walsall · 15 years caring“If you think I might be a good fit for your family, I would be glad to have a chat whenever suits you.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Shropshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Rakesh P.Walsall · 8 years caring“Alongside this, I support with personal care such as bathing, dressing, toileting and catheter care, as well as medication reminders, mobility and hoist assistance.”£19.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Meney William A.Wolverhampton · 4 years caring“Alongside that I help with washing, dressing, medication reminders, cooking and cleaning, and I'm comfortable with more involved care too, including moving and handling, catheter care and support after a hospital stay.”£17.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Shropshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Bernard A.Telford · 16 years caring“I speak English, Twi and Fante, and I've cared for people managing dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and a good deal more, so I'm comfortable with complex needs and steady in a crisis.”£18.60 an hourProfile →
Chaudhry H.Walsall · 1 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and mobility difficulties, as well as anxiety and depression.”£19 an hourProfile →
Gilbert O.Wolverhampton · 6 years caring“I am based in Wolverhampton and have spent six years working across hourly, live-in and overnight care, building up experience with a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£19 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Julie P.Wolverhampton · 6 years caring“I have gained a lot of experience looking after people with Parkinsons disease and Dementia and am extremely passionate about working with people with these illnesses and helping them lead a fulfilling life.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Loretta O.Telford · 11 years caring“I have eleven years behind me now, trained as a caregiver and support worker, and along the way I have supported people through an enormous range of conditions: dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness, epilepsy, cancer, and end of life care among…”£19 an hourProfile →
Evans O.Telford · 10 years caring“Over the years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as those recovering from surgery or managing conditions like osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.”£25 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Cynthia Mary B.Walsall · 16 years caring“Over those years I've cared for people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes, arthritis and end of life needs, and I've supported people through bathing, dressing, moving and handling, catheter care and…”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Nyarai R.Wolverhampton · 15 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, MS and mobility difficulties, alongside practical tasks like medication reminders, bathing, dressing and catheter care.”£20.10 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Munther A.Wolverhampton · 4 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and physical disabilities, and I am comfortable with more sensitive tasks like catheter care, always handled quietly and with respect.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Kulwinder B.Wolverhampton · 25 years caring“Twenty five years in this work means I have supported people through most of what life can bring, dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease, spinal injury, cancer and end of life care among them, as well as diabetes, arthritis and the everyday…”£20 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Theresah O.Wolverhampton“Care has been my working life since 1999, and in that time I have supported people through nearly every kind of health challenge a family might face, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, heart disease and end of life care.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Regina E.Wolverhampton · 6 years caring“I've been doing this for six years now, and in that time I've supported people through dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's, heart disease and cancer, as well as end of life care.”£19 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Shropshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Alvan I.Cannock Chase · 4 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Precious B.Wolverhampton · 3 years caring“I'm based in Wolverhampton and work as a healthcare assistant and support worker, offering hourly, live-in and overnight care.”Does nightsProfile →
Segun A.Walsall · 10 years caring“I have spent ten years caring for people across Walsall, offering hourly visits and overnight care, and what people tend to notice first is how calm I stay, even when things get difficult.”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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 42 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Tsepo S.Walsall · 7 years caring“I offer both hourly and live-in care, and I stay steady no matter what the day brings. Once, a client fell and I stayed right with them, keeping them calm and reassured until the paramedics arrived.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Itunu O.Wolverhampton · 3 years caring“That same steadiness carries into my work as a carer in Wolverhampton, where I offer hourly and overnight visits and speak both English and Yoruba with the families I support.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Ernest N.Wolverhampton · 5 years caring“I am a compassionate live in carer dedicated to dignity, comfort and quality support”£19 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 38 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Shropshire.
- A week here costs £991 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Yasmin A.Telford · 7 years caring£163 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Sadaf M.Telford · 2 years caring“I'm based in Telford and offer both hourly visiting care and live-in care, having chosen private care work specifically so I could stay flexible and shape my support around each person's life rather than a rigid schedule.”£150 a day1 reviewProfile →
Brian K.Telford · 12 years caring£140 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Shropshire
64 of the 80 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 4 of them outstanding, and 16 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410. A live-in carer here costs £991 to £1,120 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in Shropshire 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 Shropshire
74 home care agencies for older people in Shropshire
904 private carers near Shropshire
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 Shropshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Shropshire
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Shropshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Shropshire ask about the types of care
904 carers within about 45 minutes of Shropshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 93 care homes in Shropshire take older people, 39 of them with nursing and 67 registered to care for people with dementia.
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.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 93 care homes in Shropshire that take older people, 39 provide nursing. 67 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Shropshire sets out each route.