Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Swansea, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Swansea charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Swansea
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£18 to £20 an hour4 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£18 to £20 an hour12 carers within about 45 minutes of Swansea
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night5 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,158 a week12 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 Swansea 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 Swansea
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.
- 12 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Swansea, charging £18 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 4 of the 8 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Lowri T.£19 an hourProfile →
Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“A client's daughter once told me that without my support, her mother would not have coped living at home.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Olufemi A.Swansea · 6 years caring“I really enjoy helping people to live as independent lives as possible, and I am motivated by the idea of making a difference in someone's life.”£17.50 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Sam F.Burry Port · 10 years caring“Companionship is really the heart of what I do. I like to sit down properly with someone over a meal, hear about their day, or head out for a walk if that suits them better.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Kevin D.Llanelli · 11 years caring“My days centre on the ordinary things that make a routine feel steady, a proper breakfast, a game of cards or a board game in the afternoon, the television on in the evening with good company either side of it.”£20 an hourProfile →
Anthony I.Port Talbot · 2 years caring“Whether someone needs help getting through the day safely or simply enjoys having company, I try to bring a steady, patient presence to both.”£20.39 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Swansea
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I also help with washing, dressing, medication reminders, cooking and laundry, and I speak English and Luganda.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Sam F.Burry Port · 10 years caring“That experience taught me how much difference genuine company makes, alongside the practical help with meals, medication or personal care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Simephie N.Swansea · 8 years caring“Whether I am helping with bathing, medication or hoist transfers, or simply sitting and talking over a cup of tea, I try to keep things calm and unhurried, so the person I am supporting still feels like themselves.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Swansea
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, and conditions like COPD and rheumatoid arthritis.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Olufemi A.Swansea · 6 years caring“I have been working in the care industry for 6 years now, and I have a lot of experience in caring for people with dementia, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.”£17.50 an hourProfile →
- Sam F.Burry Port · 10 years caring“I offer hourly, visiting care in Burry Port, and over ten years I've supported adults and children with a wide range of needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, autism and Parkinson's, always trying to keep things unhurried and personal.”£18.50 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 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, and conditions like COPD and rheumatoid arthritis.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Sam F.Burry Port · 10 years caring“I offer hourly, visiting care in Burry Port, and over ten years I've supported adults and children with a wide range of needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, autism and Parkinson's, always trying to keep things unhurried and personal.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Kevin D.Llanelli · 11 years caring“I have eleven years of paid care experience behind me, supporting people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, multiple sclerosis and spinal injuries, as well as helping people through anxiety and low mood.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Swansea
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 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 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I am based in Bridgend County Borough and offer hourly visiting care, overnight care and live-in care.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Olufemi A.Swansea · 6 years caring£17.50 an hourProfile →
- Kevin D.Llanelli · 11 years caring“My days centre on the ordinary things that make a routine feel steady, a proper breakfast, a game of cards or a board game in the afternoon, the television on in the evening with good company either side of it.”£20 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 12 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Swansea.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,158 with our fee included, typically £1,097.
- Of the 8 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I am based in Bridgend County Borough and offer hourly visiting care, overnight care and live-in care.”£172 a dayProfile →
- Olufemi A.Swansea · 6 years caring£128 a dayProfile →
- Kevin D.Llanelli · 11 years caring“Based in Llanelli, I offer live-in care, and it is this kind of steady, shared day-to-day life that I enjoy most about the job.”£145 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Swansea
Care homes in Swansea are inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales, 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 £1,158 a week.
Elderly care in Swansea 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 Swansea
Home care agencies
12 private carers near Swansea
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 Swansea profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Swansea
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 Swansea ask about the types of care
12 carers within about 45 minutes of Swansea 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 £1,097 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.