Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Stirling, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Stirling charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Stirling
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour5 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour14 carers within about 45 minutes of Stirling
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night7 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£989 to £1,114 a week31 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 Stirling 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 Stirling
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.
- 14 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Stirling, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 7 of the 13 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
John A.Alloa · 9 years caring£27.50 an hour9 reviewsProfile →
Eve C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“What I enjoy most is helping people keep their independence and dignity through steady, familiar routines.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Magreth K.Glasgow · 6 years caring£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“Great compassionate person very efficient polite and respectable to my support and needs great motivator and encouraging me to do things with respect and dignity”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
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 →- Eve C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“I'm comfortable with bathing, dressing, toileting, catheter and colostomy care, moving and handling, medication reminders and preparing meals, alongside the quieter side of the job such as good conversation, puzzles or simply having the television on together.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Clare H.Glasgow · 26 years caring“Companionship is where I put most of my energy. I like to sit and talk properly, share a meal, go for a walk if someone is up to it, or just have the radio or television on together so the house feels less quiet.”£24 an hourProfile →
“She listened diligently to what my mother wanted/was saying and always managed to come up with a solution that seemed to placate her. Magreth shows great professionalism blended with empathy. She is an intelligent and observant person and can reassess a situation and make suggestions for changes/improvements. I trust her 100% for her good judgement, kindness, and ability to adapt where necessary.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Stirling
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- John A.Alloa · 9 years caring“I’ve provided daily personal care and complex support, as well as senior responsibilities such as leading teams, managing rotas, supporting audits, and mentoring staff.”£27.50 an hour9 reviewsProfile →
- Eve C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“What I enjoy most is helping people keep their independence and dignity through steady, familiar routines.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Clare H.Glasgow · 26 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and a wide range of other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter care.”£24 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 Stirling
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- John A.Alloa · 9 years caring“With over 9 years of hands-on care experience, I support people with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, and complex health needs in residential, home, and community settings.”£27.50 an hour9 reviewsProfile →
- Eve C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“Day to day, I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and declining mobility as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Clare H.Glasgow · 26 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and a wide range of other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter care.”£24 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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 →- Eve C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“Day to day, I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and declining mobility as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Clare H.Glasgow · 26 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and a wide range of other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter care.”£24 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Eve C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“Day to day, I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and declining mobility as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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.”£19.89 an hourProfile →
Tanyalak F.Coatbridge · 3 years caring“I’m an experienced and caring Support Worker with a strong background working with people who have dementia, mental health challenges, or are recovering from a stroke.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Stirling
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- John A.Alloa · 9 years caring“I’m available for day, evening, weekend, and overnight support across Clackmannanshire and surrounding areas, and I’m happy to travel further when needed.”£27.50 an hour9 reviewsProfile →
- Eve C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care. What I enjoy most is helping people keep their independence and dignity through steady, familiar routines.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Magreth K.Glasgow · 6 years caring£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 31 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Stirling.
- A week here costs £989 to £1,114 with our fee included, typically £1,048.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Magreth K.Glasgow · 6 years caringDoes live-in care1 reviewProfile →
- Clare H.Glasgow · 26 years caring“I offer hourly and live-in care across Glasgow, and whether I am seeing someone for an hour or staying with them full time, I try to make sure they never feel like just another appointment.”£145 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Stirling
Care homes in Stirling 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 £1,114 a week.
Elderly care in Stirling 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 Stirling
Home care agencies
14 private carers near Stirling
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 Stirling profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Stirling
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 Stirling ask about the types of care
14 carers within about 45 minutes of Stirling 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 £1,048 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.