Every kind of care
Every kind of care in the Vale of Glamorgan, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near the Vale of Glamorgan charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in the Vale of Glamorgan
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour10 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour15 carers within about 45 minutes of the Vale of Glamorgan
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night9 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,026 to £1,176 a week10 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 the Vale of Glamorgan 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 the Vale of Glamorgan
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.
- 15 carers are based within about 45 minutes of the Vale of Glamorgan, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 10 of the 15 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Itai S.Newport£18 an hourProfile →
Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“My week is split between office work and visiting clients' homes across Cardiff, and it's the hands-on visits I look forward to most, the chance to sit with someone, help with their day and simply be good company.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Rachel T.Cardiff · 25 years caring£24 an hourProfile →
Hourly care explainedPrivate carers in the Vale of Glamorgan
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 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 →
- Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“My week is split between office work and visiting clients' homes across Cardiff, and it's the hands-on visits I look forward to most, the chance to sit with someone, help with their day and simply be good company.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“I help with bathing, dressing, medication, mobility and meals, and I am equally happy providing quiet companionship or handling the practical, everyday tasks that keep a household running.”£20 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in the Vale of Glamorgan
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“I'm as comfortable helping with washing, dressing or medication as I am cooking a meal, tackling the laundry or just chatting over a cup of tea.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
- Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“I help with bathing, dressing, medication, mobility and meals, and I am equally happy providing quiet companionship or handling the practical, everyday tasks that keep a household running.”£20 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in the Vale of Glamorgan
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Rachel T.Cardiff · 25 years caring“I have had over 20 years healthcare experience ranging from working with lots of different people including adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia and other mental health conditions including brain injuries.”£24 an hourProfile →
- Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“One period that stays with me was spent giving one-to-one support to dementia patients on a ward, often during the night.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 →
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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Hannah I.Cardiff · 15 years caring“I'm comfortable with the practical side of care, from bathing, dressing and catheter care to medication reminders and hoist assistance, and I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and arthritis, among other conditions.”£25 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 →
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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
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 →
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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 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 →
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I have supported people recovering from surgery or orthopaedic injuries, living with respiratory illness or heart disease, and those needing end of life care, always with patience and a steady manner.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ashe I.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“I am based in Pontypridd and offer hourly and overnight care, and over the past two years I have supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, anxiety and depression, and end of life care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in the Vale of Glamorgan
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- 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.”£20 an hourProfile →
- 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 →
Bongani N.Cardiff · 14 years caring£24 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 10 live-in carers are based within about an hour of the Vale of Glamorgan.
- A week here costs £1,026 to £1,176 with our fee included, typically £1,131.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- 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 →
- 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 →
Olabode O.Cardiff · 2 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly visits, live-in placements and overnight care, and I try to bring the same unhurried manner to each.”£135 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in the Vale of Glamorgan
Care homes in the Vale of Glamorgan 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 £1,026 to £1,176 a week.
Elderly care in the Vale of Glamorgan 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 the Vale of Glamorgan
Home care agencies
15 private carers near the Vale of Glamorgan
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 the Vale of Glamorgan profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in the Vale of Glamorgan
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 the Vale of Glamorgan ask about the types of care
15 carers within about 45 minutes of the Vale of Glamorgan 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 £1,131 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.