Every kind of care
Every kind of care in South Lanarkshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near South Lanarkshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in South Lanarkshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour18 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour38 carers within about 45 minutes of South Lanarkshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night20 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,103 a week19 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 Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire
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.
- 38 carers are based within about 45 minutes of South Lanarkshire, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 23 of the 38 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Kokub M.Glasgow · 7 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Godwin E.Edinburgh£18.50 an hourProfile →
Paul O.“My job is very rewarding when I see my clients happy, clean and tidy and look forward to me visiting them.”£20 an hourProfile →
“No task was too much for her and she even took my mother on the dance floor in her wheelchair so that she could join in the dancing. Katarzyna also ensured that my mother was reminded when to take her medication. My mother and I would highly recommend her for this type of role in the future. My mother wishes that Katarzyna lived close to our home in England.”
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, 18 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Chloe P.West Lothian · 1 years caring“I believe that great care is not only about supporting physical needs but also about building meaningful relationships, offering companionship, and helping clients feel valued and respected.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Olufemi D.Edinburgh · 1 years caring“I would be glad to meet you or your family for a chat about what support would help most.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Mark H.Glasgow · 18 years caring“If any of this sounds like what you are looking for, I would be glad to have a chat, no pressure at all.”£25 an hourProfile →
“This carer is the most considerate loving and supportive person easily recognises any change in behaviour and addresses it promptly has a great work ethic never late and is very accommodating if the situation arises have total faith in her and she is very loyal always contacts myself regarding all things that need to be considered long may she be able to support me.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in South Lanarkshire
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, 22 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Tanyalak F.Coatbridge · 3 years caring“I’m confident with medication administration and always aim to provide support that respects each person’s independence, dignity, and personal routine.”£20 an hourProfile →
Jenna H.Motherwell · 7 years caring“I am equally comfortable helping with personal care such as bathing, dressing and hoist assistance, or with the practical side of things like cooking, laundry and administrative tasks.”£22 an hourProfile →
Kathleen S.Glasgow · 21 years caring“I am comfortable with personal care such as bathing, dressing and moving and handling, as well as more specialist tasks like catheter and colostomy care.”£20 an hourProfile →
“My mother benefited from a level of assistance, support, care & love it would be difficult to find elsewhere & for which I am extremely grateful. I am happy to recommend Precious to any potential client & their family, with the highest level of confidence that they would receive the utmost care & attention.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in South Lanarkshire
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, 22 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Ethel C.Falkirk · 2 years caring“In that time I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and mobility problems, among many other conditions, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and hoist use to medication and cooking.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Somieibi E.Lanark · 5 years caring“My experience covers a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility difficulties, alongside practical skills such as medication reminders, personal care, moving and handling, and catheter or colostomy care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Bilikis R.Glasgow · 2 years caring“I offer hourly, visiting care across Glasgow, and over the past two years I have built up experience across a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, heart disease and diabetes.”£18.80 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 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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 →
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 →
Artur S.Edinburgh · 2 years caring“Over two years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and a good few other conditions, along with end of life and post-operative care, so I'm used to adapting to whatever the day calls for.”£19.20 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, 13 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 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Katarzyna M.Edinburgh · 3 years caring“I'm Kasia, based in Edinburgh, and I provide hourly visiting care, working with clients living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, as well as those needing help after surgery or towards the end of life.”£30 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Valerie W.Hamilton · 9 years caring“That grounding has taken me through a huge range of situations, from supporting people living with dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery, to helping with respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer and end of life care.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Tererai M.Wishaw · 12 years caring“That breadth shows in the conditions I have supported, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, spinal injury and end of life care, and in practical skills like moving and handling, catheter and colostomy care, and medication support.”£19.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in South Lanarkshire
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, 20 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Ron P.Wishaw · 16 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Lesley R.Dunfermline · 4 years caringDoes 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, 20 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Collette S.South Lanarkshire · 21 years caring£19 an hourProfile →
Alexander C.Maybole · 20 years caring“My working week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays, in and around Maybole, and I find I enjoy both in different ways: the steady rhythm of regular calls, and the reassurance of being there through the night when a family needs to sleep easy.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Mahesh P.Livingston · 2 years caring“Alongside this I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I am comfortable supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, physical disability and a wide range of other conditions, including personal care, medication reminders, mobility support and…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 19 live-in carers are based within about two hours of South Lanarkshire.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,103 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Catherine K.Glasgow · 19 years caring“Based in Glasgow, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, diabetes and mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£174 a dayProfile →
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.”£140 a dayProfile →
Stella Jackie M.Glasgow City · 6 years caring£145 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in South Lanarkshire
Care homes in South Lanarkshire 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 £1,015 to £1,103 a week.
Elderly care in South Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire
Home care agencies
38 private carers near South Lanarkshire
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 Lanarkshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in South Lanarkshire
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 Lanarkshire ask about the types of care
38 carers within about 45 minutes of South Lanarkshire 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 £1,050 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.
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.