Every kind of care
Every kind of care in South Gloucestershire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near South Gloucestershire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in South Gloucestershire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £24 an hour19 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £24 an hour40 carers within about 45 minutes of South Gloucestershire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night23 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,041 to £1,178 a week28 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week39 homes without nursing in South Gloucestershire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week23 nursing homes in South Gloucestershire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near South Gloucestershire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in South Gloucestershire. 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 Gloucestershire
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.
- 40 carers are based within about 45 minutes of South Gloucestershire, charging £19 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £22.
- 29 of the 35 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Stephen M.Gloucester · 3 years caring£18.80 an hourProfile →
George Adrian I.Bristol · 4 years caring“I like routine and calm, and I bring that into everything from medication and personal care to moving and handling.”£20 an hourProfile →
Colleen H.Bristol · 2 years caring“I'm the sort of carer who likes to keep visits practical and calm, whether that means helping someone get washed and dressed for the day or sitting down afterwards for a cup of tea and a chat.”£24.50 an hourProfile →
Hourly care explainedPrivate carers in South Gloucestershire
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Brendan E.Nailsea · 7 years caring“Just as important to me is the companionship side, whether that's a walk, a photography chat or simply putting the world to rights over a cup of tea.”£22.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Gradwell F.Bristol · 10 years caring“My working week is usually a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays around Bristol, and if I am honest, it is the quieter hours I enjoy most, sitting with someone over a cup of tea and letting a conversation go wherever it wants to go.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Dorota Anna B.Bristol · 10 years caring“I am comfortable with hands-on personal care, including hoist use, catheter care and wound dressing, but I also pay close attention to the quieter side of the job, sitting with someone through anxiety or low mood, and simply being good company.”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“She built a wonderful relationship with Mum, taking great care to do things just as Mum wanted, and joining us on family day trips. I always found her reliable, kind, sensitive, intelligent and responsible. She brought good humour and warmth to her work, and related well with our whole family. We hope she will be able to come back soon!”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in South Gloucestershire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Venancia Millicent M.Gloucester · 10 years caring“Over ten years I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, cancer and end of life care, alongside practical skills like moving and handling, catheter care, wound dressing and medication reminders.”£19 an hourProfile →
Rosemary C.Bristol · 14 years caring“Practically, that means I am equally comfortable with hoist transfers, catheter and colostomy care, PEG feeding and wound dressing as I am cooking a proper meal, managing medication or simply keeping someone company.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Kelly M.Malmesbury · 4 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and moving and handling to catheter and colostomy care, medication reminders and wound dressing.”£19 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in South Gloucestershire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Immaculata O.Bath · 10 years caring“I moved from nursing into care work so I could balance my job with looking after my own family, and I now offer hourly visiting care in Bath, with ten years' experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis, mobility problems…”£30 an hourProfile →
Safthar T.Bath · 1 years caring“Although I am just over a year into professional care, I have already supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and post-operative recovery, as well as end of life care and…”£21.40 an hourProfile →
Paula J.Dursley · 20 years caring“I bring a calm, patient manner to everything I do, whether that's supporting someone with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery or the anxiety and low mood that can come with any of these.”£21.90 an hourProfile →
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as well as through the tough times like when he was in hospital a couple of times, she was there by his side, helping to keep him safe and be a familiar face through the confusion for him of being in hospital.”
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 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Juli Widjajanti G.Bristol · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and a range of other conditions, alongside end of life and post-operative care.”£24 an hourProfile →
Chimaobi Dennis E.Gloucester · 3 years caring“Over three years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and poor mobility, alongside help with bathing, dressing, medication reminders and cooking.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Lisa E.Bristol · 1 years caring“I've supported people through a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, MS and various physical disabilities, alongside mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£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 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Kimberley O.Bristol · 10 years caring“I also have experience and competence in liaising with other health care professionals, such as district nurses, GP's, occupational therapists, hospitals, other carers/agencies, and more.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Anita B.South Gloucestershire · 20 years caring“I have supported clients with conditions ranging from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and post operative recovery, and I am confident with personal care, moving and handling, medication reminders and everyday household tasks.”£24 an hourProfile →
Hastings M.Gloucester · 8 years caring“Over eight years of caring around Gloucester, I've supported people through some of the hardest and most fragile times, from recovering after a stroke or surgery to sitting alongside someone at the end of their life.”£22 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Donna Olivia S.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and end of life care, and I am just as comfortable with practical household tasks like cooking and laundry as I am with personal care.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Aminata D.Bristol · 4 years caring“I have also cared for people managing diabetes, arthritis, cancer and end of life needs, so whatever your family is facing, there is a good chance I have supported someone through something similar before.”£18.70 an hourProfile →
Rose F.Bristol · 13 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of life care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in South Gloucestershire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Slavka A.South Gloucestershire · 5 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Yvonne C.Bristol · 18 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Judith K.Bristol · 6 years caring“Based in Bristol, I have spent six years offering hourly, visiting and overnight care, and I speak English, French, Kongo and Lingala, which often helps put people at ease from the very first visit.”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 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Clara E.Bristol · 1 years caring“I have been a healthcare assistant for over a year in a general hospital setting, mental health hospital and as a live-in carer.”£19 an hourProfile →
Laina C.Bristol · 17 years caring“That mix of experience and curiosity shapes how I care for people across Bristol, offering hourly visits and overnight support.”£31.50 an hourProfile →
Alexandria H.Chippenham · 3 years caring“My work in Chippenham is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays, and I like the variety.”£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.
- 28 live-in carers are based within about an hour of South Gloucestershire.
- A week here costs £1,041 to £1,178 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Nomakholwa Faith T.Bristol · 30 years caring“That kind of patience comes from three decades of hands on experience, based in Bristol and offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”£155 a dayProfile →
Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“That grounding still shapes how I work today, based in Newport and offering hourly, overnight and live-in care.”£146 a dayProfile →
Liliane Shire N.Bristol · 13 years caring“My week can look quite different from one day to the next, moving between hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements around Bristol, but what I enjoy most stays the same wherever I am, which is helping someone feel steadier and more like…”Does live-in careProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in South Gloucestershire
52 of the 54 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 10 of them outstanding, and 2 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 £1,041 to £1,178 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 South Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire
72 home care agencies for older people in South Gloucestershire
40 private carers near South Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in South Gloucestershire
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 South Gloucestershire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in South Gloucestershire ask about the types of care
40 carers within about 45 minutes of South Gloucestershire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 62 care homes in South Gloucestershire take older people, 23 of them with nursing and 43 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,120 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 62 care homes in South Gloucestershire that take older people, 23 provide nursing. 43 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 South Gloucestershire sets out each route.