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 £25 an hour28 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £25 an hour1,141 carers within about 45 minutes of South Gloucestershire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night34 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,048 to £1,208 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.
- 1,141 carers are based within about 45 minutes of South Gloucestershire, charging £19 to £25 an hour with our fee included, typically £22.
- 41 of the 52 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Saffie S.Cheltenham · 8 years caring“No two days look the same, and I like it that way, whether I am helping someone get moving in the morning or settling in for an overnight shift so a family can rest easy.”£25 an hourProfile →
Paula J.Dursley · 20 years caring£21.90 an hourProfile →
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.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“Sadie's refreshing, holistic approach to care inspired us all and, since that first meeting, she has started regular visits to our parents and is already building a great bond with them.”
“Julie quickly built a fantastic relationship with my mother treating her with respect, as with an older relative. The firmness needed to get things done was achieved with loving good humour.”
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 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 →
Juliet D.Wiltshire · 17 years caring“* To Promote independence * Providing care and support to clients with diverse needs ranging from personal care, * preparing meals, administering medication, assisting with light house cleaning duties or accompanying clients to go into the community for…”£19 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
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 →
“Sadie has made such a difference for, not only, our mother over the last couple of months, but for the rest of the family too. Altzheimers isn't any easy thing for anyone to deal with, either directly or indirectly, and just being able to rely on a caring professional to guide us through the good and the bad times has been useful for all concerned.”
“My Mum really enjoys Sadie coming to visit her - she keeps her company a few hours a week. Mum finds her very calming and good company. Personally I think Sadie has a very lovely way about her and I think she is a perfect companion!”
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Anita B.South Gloucestershire · 20 years caring“I try to bring that same care to smaller things too, whether that is gently encouraging a client to wash and change, or working alongside someone with dementia as they do their washing and cooking.”£24 an hourProfile →
Tapiwa N.Trowbridge · 10 years caring“Over the past ten years I have supported people through all sorts of circumstances, including dementia, learning disabilities, brain injuries, stroke and Parkinson's, as well as helping with mobility, personal care and everything from wound dressing to PEG…”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Aminata D.Bristol · 4 years caring“Day to day, I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and toileting to moving and handling, hoist use and catheter care.”£18.70 an hourProfile →
“Sadie is excellent - very professional, courteous and friendly. My 98yr old Mother enjoys chatting to her each week, nothing is too much trouble and all my Mother's personal requirements are met with dignity. l am relieved that l can relax knowing that Mother is cared for when Sadie visits.”
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about caring for someone with dementia.
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 →
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 →
Zulekha P.Gloucester · 10 years caring“My experience covers dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory conditions, along with support after orthopaedic injuries or surgery, and end of life care.”£18.50 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.”
“Sadie is absolutely brilliant. She cares for my parents who both have dementia. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and so caring. My parents love her visits. I cannot recommend her enough!”
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Mick G.Gloucester · 4 years caring“That mix has given me a genuinely wide base of experience, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, respiratory illness and end of life care, and it has taught me to adapt to whatever a client's day actually needs rather than sticking to one way of…”£20 an hourProfile →
Kelly M.Malmesbury · 4 years caring“Based in Malmesbury, I've spent four years building experience across an unusually wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to brain injury, learning disabilities and autism, as well as supporting people through cancer, respiratory…”£19 an hourProfile →
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 →
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Sadie R.Gloucester · 22 years caring“With over 22 years in the care sector, I began my career at Cheltenham General Hospital before moving into home‑based care, where I am able to offer consistent, personalised and high‑quality support.”£28 an hour8 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Gradwell F.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have been doing this for ten years now, and in that time I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and a good deal more, but the clinical side has never been the whole story for me.”£20 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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 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 →
Fridah M.Wiltshire · 10 years caring“I am based in Wiltshire and have spent ten years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Liliane Shire N.Bristol · 13 years caring“Over thirteen years I have supported people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of life care, and I have learned that most people simply want to be listened to and treated gently.”£25 an hourProfile →
“My mother and the rest of the family were very grateful for the sensitive and diligent way she looked after my father we felt he was in very safe hands. Julie remains a friend of the family and we are happy to provide any references she may need.”
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 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 →
Hastings M.Gloucester · 8 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care, and my experience covers a great deal of ground: diabetes, respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, mobility loss and bedbound care, as well as mental health needs like anxiety, depression and…”Does nightsProfile →
Rosemary C.Bristol · 14 years caring“I split my working week between hourly visits and overnight stays across Bristol, and it's the overnight care I find most rewarding.”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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Yvonne C.Bristol · 18 years caring£30 an hourProfile →
Safthar T.Bath · 1 years caring“I am based in Bath and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I speak English, Hindi and Tamil, which has helped me build an easy rapport with the families I work with.”£21.40 an hourProfile →
Asanda D.Cheltenham · 12 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care in Cheltenham, and over twelve years I have worked across many settings, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and elderly clients alike.”£18.80 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 £1,048 to £1,208 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“I'm based in Cwmbran and offer hourly, live-in and overnight support. People tell me I explain things clearly and stay calm, which matters when routines need to be understood and trusted.”£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
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 →
“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!”
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 £1,048 to £1,208 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
1,141 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
1,141 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.