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£19 to £22 an hour22 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour33 carers within about 45 minutes of Swansea
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night19 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, September 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.
- 33 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Swansea, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 18 of the 33 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Helen H.Aberdare · 30 years caring“I've spent over 30 years as a professional carer, offering hourly and visiting support to people with a variety of care needs.”£25 an hourProfile →
Daniel T.Cardiff · 12 years caring“I take time to listen, understand their history, and build trusting relationships, turning everyday visits into meaningful moments — whether that’s listening to their favourite music from years gone by, sharing stories, or simply sitting with them.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Harry Jordan F.Ammanford · 7 years caring£16.50 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Rachel T.Cardiff · 25 years caring“Booking and accompanying people to appointments, helping with personal care such as showering and dressing, supporting people with eating and drinking, monitoring individuals conditions by administering medication.”£24 an hourProfile →
Olabode O.Cardiff · 2 years caring“That might mean help with washing and dressing, moving and handling, catheter care or medication reminders, or it might simply mean cooking a proper meal, keeping the laundry and housework in order, and sitting down for a chat afterwards.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Katherine H.15 years caring“My experience includes personal care, companionship, medication support, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and helping with everyday tasks while encouraging independence wherever possible.”£19.20 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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Claire F.Powys · 33 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS, heart and respiratory illness, and many other conditions, and I am just as comfortable with bathing, toileting, catheter care and hoist use as I am with medication reminders and a…”£20 an hourProfile →
Ashe I.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“I am just as comfortable with personal care, whether that is bathing, dressing, medication reminders or catheter care, and I try to take the time to understand what feels right for each person rather than rushing in.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“My background is as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and I have carried that grounding into supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as those recovering from operations or…”£22 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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about caring for someone with dementia.
George Mbeng E.Cardiff · 3 years caring“Based in Cardiff, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I bring that same approach to everyone I support, whether that's help with dementia, mobility, post-operative recovery or simply having company through the day.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Claudia D.Barry · 1 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and mobility difficulties, among others.”£20 an hourProfile →
Isratu R.Carmarthenshire · 10 years caring“Over ten years of caring across Carmarthenshire, I've supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£25.30 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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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 →
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis, among many other conditions, and I have learned that every person's needs are different, so I never assume one approach fits all.”£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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Ancha T.Cardiff · 6 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, poor mobility and bedbound care, among other conditions.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Fatou S.Cardiff · 7 years caring“I am based in Cardiff and offer hourly visiting care as well as overnight care, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and osteoporosis, among other conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery, living with…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“Whether someone needs help recovering after surgery, support with a long term condition, or simply steady company through the day, I try to bring a calm and genuinely friendly presence to their home.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“Over twenty years I've worked mainly in supported living and learning disability care, alongside supporting people with conditions ranging from Parkinson's and MS to heart disease, stroke recovery and end of life needs.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Robert A.Cardiff · 1 years caring“I try to be dependable and easy to have around, whether that's during a settled routine or a harder stretch such as recovery after surgery or end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Carolyn F.Blaenau Gwent · 15 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care across Blaenau Gwent, and over 15 years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£19.20 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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Simephie N.Swansea · 8 years caring“Based in Swansea, I have spent eight years offering hourly, live-in and overnight care, supporting people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness.”Does nightsProfile →
Anthony I.Port Talbot · 2 years caring“My working week is built around flexibility, whether that means popping in for a few hours, staying overnight, or moving in as a live-in carer, and what I enjoy most is settling into a rhythm with someone and their family over time.”Does nightsProfile →
Bongani N.Cardiff · 14 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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Graham N.10 years caring“I have worked in a range of care roles, the first of which was as a Foster Carer, whilst also providing respite for children with additional needs.”£16.89 an hourProfile →
Hannah I.Cardiff · 15 years caring“I bring that same calm, unhurried approach to my care work, offering hourly and overnight visiting care across Cardiff.”£25 an hourProfile →
Tim H.Aberdare · 16 years caring“Based in Aberdare, I offer hourly and overnight care, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from washing and dressing to moving and handling, catheter care and medication reminders.”£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.
- 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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 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 →
Fatou J.Cardiff · 7 years caring“Based in Cardiff, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a wide range of physical conditions, alongside anxiety and low mood, so I am used to adapting…”£150 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
33 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
33 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.