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 £24 an hour25 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £24 an hour44 carers within about 45 minutes of the Vale of Glamorgan
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night24 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, 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 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.
- 44 carers are based within about 45 minutes of the Vale of Glamorgan, charging £19 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 35 of the 44 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
George Mbeng E.Cardiff · 3 years caring“There's a real satisfaction in helping a person feel more confident and independent, and that's what keeps me motivated every day, especially the moments of listening and really getting to know who someone is.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Claudia D.Barry · 1 years caring“I always want to know how a visit went and whether it made a real difference, because that tells me I am getting things right for my clients.”£20 an hourProfile →
Lisa E.Bristol · 1 years caring“I speak both English and Indonesian, which often puts people at ease from the first visit, especially when family members prefer to switch languages or just want someone who understands both worlds.”£22 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 37 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 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 →
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I also take on the everyday things that keep a home running, cooking, laundry and cleaning, alongside straightforward companionship, whether that is a chat over tea or simply being there.”£20 an hourProfile →
Tim H.Aberdare · 16 years caring“But what I enjoy most is the companionship side of things, cooking a meal together, chatting over lunch, or simply being good company through the quieter parts of the day.”£18.50 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 37 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Clara E.Bristol · 1 years caring“I adhere to the client's routine as they wish such as providing the client's with personal care, therapeutic activities, companionship.”£19 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 →
Helen H.Aberdare · 30 years caring“I'm confident helping with washing, dressing, moving and handling, medication, catheter care and have a very holistic approach to how I deliver care.”£25 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 37 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about caring for someone with dementia.
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 →
Juli Widjajanti G.Bristol · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and a range of other conditions, alongside end of life and post-operative care.”£24 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 →
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 37 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Brendan E.Nailsea · 7 years caring“My experience covers a broad range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS, cerebral palsy and mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, as well as supporting people who are bedbound or living with reduced…”£22.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Dorota Anna B.Bristol · 10 years caring“I trained as a nurse before moving into home care, and that background has given me a solid grounding in complex needs, from stroke and heart disease to Parkinson's and dementia.”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
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 37 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Kimberley O.Bristol · 10 years caring“I also have experience and competence in liaising with other health care professionals, such as district nurses, GP's, occupational therapists, hospitals, other carers/agencies, and more.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I am experienced with mobility and moving and handling, hoist use, catheter care, and helping people who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Aminata D.Bristol · 4 years caring“I have spent four years providing hourly, visiting care to people across Bristol, building up experience with a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as supporting people who are…”£18.70 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 37 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Donna Olivia S.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and end of life care, and I am just as comfortable with practical household tasks like cooking and laundry as I am with personal care.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Liliane Shire N.Bristol · 13 years caring“Over thirteen years I have supported people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of life care, and I have learned that most people simply want to be listened to and treated gently.”£25 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 37 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 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 37 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Judith K.Bristol · 6 years caring“Based in Bristol, I have spent six years offering hourly, visiting and overnight care, and I speak English, French, Kongo and Lingala, which often helps put people at ease from the very first visit.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
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.”£18.50 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 →
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 37 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“I'm based in Cwmbran and offer hourly, live-in and overnight support. People tell me I explain things clearly and stay calm, which matters when routines need to be understood and trusted.”£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
Nomakholwa Faith T.Bristol · 30 years caring“That kind of patience comes from three decades of hands on experience, based in Bristol and offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”£155 a dayProfile →
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 →
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
44 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
44 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.