Every kind of care
Every kind of care in South Ayrshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near South Ayrshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in South Ayrshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour8 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour10 carers within about 45 minutes of South Ayrshire
- 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£989 to £1,063 a week14 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 South Ayrshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 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 South 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.
- 10 carers are based within about 45 minutes of South Ayrshire, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 6 of the 10 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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 →
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 →
Courtney T.Strathaven · 16 years caring“I believe good care means helping people stay as independent as possible, in a way that fits their own life and routine.”£22 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, 8 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“For me, companionship sits at the heart of good care. I enjoy cooking a proper meal and sharing it at the table, chatting over a cup of tea, or heading out for a walk together.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Courtney T.Strathaven · 16 years caring“I am comfortable with hands on personal care, including moving and handling, hoist use and I also help with everyday things like cooking, laundry and companionship.”£22 an hourProfile →
Collette S.South Lanarkshire · 21 years caring“My genuine passion for caregiving is evident in the way i creates meaningful companionship, knowing that a little bit of care can transform someone’s entire day.”£19 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in South Ayrshire
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, 7 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Courtney T.Strathaven · 16 years caring“I am comfortable with hands on personal care, including moving and handling, hoist use and I also help with everyday things like cooking, laundry and companionship.”£22 an hourProfile →
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 →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in South Ayrshire
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, 7 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Collette S.South Lanarkshire · 21 years caring“With a wealth of experience, i have a natural ability to connect deeply with those in my care, demonstrated by my success in calming a client with severe dementia who had previously struggled to find solace with others.”£19 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 →
- 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 →
“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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- 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 →
- 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 →
- Courtney T.Strathaven · 16 years caring“This includes dementia, brain injury, learning disabilities and autism, as well as physical conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal injury and motor neurone disease.”£22 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, 5 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 →
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 →
Hazel M.Troon · 2 years caring“Day to day, I support people with dementia, stroke recovery, arthritis, poor mobility and a range of other conditions, alongside personal care, medication reminders, meals and household tasks.”£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.
Alexander C.Maybole · 20 years caring“Whether it is companionship over a meal or steady support at the end of life, I try to bring a calm, unhurried presence.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
John N.Kilwinning · 2 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care around Kilwinning, and I am comfortable supporting people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and end of life care, among others.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in South Ayrshire
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, 8 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- 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.”Does nightsProfile →
- 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 →
- Courtney T.Strathaven · 16 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care around Strathaven, and over 16 years I have built up experience across a very wide range of conditions.”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, 8 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- 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 →
- 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 →
- Courtney T.Strathaven · 16 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care around Strathaven, and over 16 years I have built up experience across a very wide range of conditions.”£22 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 14 live-in carers are based within about two hours of South Ayrshire.
- A week here costs £989 to £1,063 with our fee included, typically £1,033.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 1 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in South Ayrshire
Care homes in South 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 £989 to £1,063 a week.
Elderly care in South 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 South Ayrshire
Home care agencies
10 private carers near South 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 South Ayrshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in South 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 South Ayrshire ask about the types of care
10 carers within about 45 minutes of South 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 £1,033 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.