Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Wiltshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Wiltshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Wiltshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £23 an hour5 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour12 carers within about 45 minutes of Wiltshire
- 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£1,050 to £1,201 a week99 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,400 a week72 homes without nursing in Wiltshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week46 nursing homes in Wiltshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Wiltshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Wiltshire. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Wiltshire
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 Wiltshire, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 9 of the 11 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Juliet D.Wiltshire · 17 years caring“* To Promote independence * Providing care and support to clients with diverse needs ranging from personal care, * preparing meals, administering medication, assisting with light house cleaning duties or accompanying clients to go into the community for…”£19 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
Fridah M.Wiltshire · 10 years caring“I offer both hourly visits and overnight care, and I am comfortable with practical tasks like medication, personal care, moving and handling, and catheter or wound care, alongside the everyday things like cooking and keeping the home tidy.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Tapiwa N.Trowbridge · 10 years caring“Whatever the need, I want the person I'm supporting to feel independent and able to enjoy their day, not just looked after.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
“The fact that Zion has been my father's live-in carer for the past three and a half years is testament in itself. Not only has she looked after him beautifully, she has also been great company for him with lively conversation, kindness and humour. They have a genuine rapport – and I believe it is this consistency and level of care that have slowed his decline.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Joanne J.Devizes · 3 years caring“Companionship is the part of the work I value most.”£20 an hourProfile →- Juliet D.Wiltshire · 17 years caring“* To Promote independence * Providing care and support to clients with diverse needs ranging from personal care, * preparing meals, administering medication, assisting with light house cleaning duties or accompanying clients to go into the community for…”£19 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
- Fridah M.Wiltshire · 10 years caring“I take time to understand what someone actually wants from their care, whether that is quiet companionship, help staying independent, or reassurance during the night.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“Titus has been a wonderful carer for my husband. My husband had MND and passed away last year. Titus has compassion, patience, a great sense of humour and a very professional attitude. He is reliable and trustworthy. I have complete confidence in him so has all my family. We all keep in touch with him. I would recommend Titus to anyone without any reservation.”
“Zion is an exceptional carer. As well as being reliable, responsible, articulate and time conscious, she is also knowledgeable, integral, empathetic and very jovial. My mother has dementia and is bed bound. Zion interacted exceedingly well with her whilst providing the person centred care that she required. Thank you Zion!”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Wiltshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Juliet D.Wiltshire · 17 years caring“* To Promote independence * Providing care and support to clients with diverse needs ranging from personal care, * preparing meals, administering medication, assisting with light house cleaning duties or accompanying clients to go into the community for…”£19 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
- Fridah M.Wiltshire · 10 years caring“I offer both hourly visits and overnight care, and I am comfortable with practical tasks like medication, personal care, moving and handling, and catheter or wound care, alongside the everyday things like cooking and keeping the home tidy.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Tapiwa N.Trowbridge · 10 years caring“Over the past ten years I have supported people through all sorts of circumstances, including dementia, learning disabilities, brain injuries, stroke and Parkinson's, as well as helping with mobility, personal care and everything from wound dressing to PEG…”£22.50 an hourProfile →
“Throughout this process Merjury has given first class, conscientious, reliable and compassionate care. Merjury cooks healthy, nutritious meals from scratch and is able to adjust these to meet a person's changing needs. She provides thorough personal care with hygiene and comfort as a priority. She takes the initiative with any signs of illness, making timely contact with medical services.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Wiltshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Juliet D.Wiltshire · 17 years caring“I have an experience in manual handling First Aids at work Stoma care Early stage of Dementia End of”£19 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
- Fridah M.Wiltshire · 10 years caring“I am based in Wiltshire and have spent ten years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Tapiwa N.Trowbridge · 10 years caring“Over the past ten years I have supported people through all sorts of circumstances, including dementia, learning disabilities, brain injuries, stroke and Parkinson's, as well as helping with mobility, personal care and everything from wound dressing to PEG…”£22.50 an hourProfile →
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as well as through the tough times like when he was in hospital a couple of times, she was there by his side, helping to keep him safe and be a familiar face through the confusion for him of being in hospital.”
“Julie quickly built a fantastic relationship with my mother treating her with respect, as with an older relative. The firmness needed to get things done was achieved with loving good humour.”
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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Fridah M.Wiltshire · 10 years caring“I am based in Wiltshire and have spent ten years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Tapiwa N.Trowbridge · 10 years caring“Over the past ten years I have supported people through all sorts of circumstances, including dementia, learning disabilities, brain injuries, stroke and Parkinson's, as well as helping with mobility, personal care and everything from wound dressing to PEG…”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Kimberly S.Salisbury · 16 years caring“I'm just as comfortable with the practical side, medication reminders, bathing, dressing, catheter care, moving and handling, and I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and diabetes, among other conditions.”£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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Fri F.Ludgershall · 10 years caring“Being able to see a positive change in someone either recovering from physical or mental health, brings me a sense of accomplishment.”£22.50 an hourProfile →- Fridah M.Wiltshire · 10 years caring“I am based in Wiltshire and have spent ten years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Kimberly S.Salisbury · 16 years caring“I'm just as comfortable with the practical side, medication reminders, bathing, dressing, catheter care, moving and handling, and I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and diabetes, among other conditions.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Nina looked after my aunt at very short notice on a weekend. Nina was patient, focussed on my aunt's physical well-being, and unfazed by what at the time was a new and uncertain situation for my aunt who was trying to settle in back at home after a nasty fall followed by a long hospital stay. She was of great help in a time of crisis.”
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Fridah M.Wiltshire · 10 years caring“I am based in Wiltshire and have spent ten years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Kimberly S.Salisbury · 16 years caring“I've also provided end of life care privately, and I know how much it matters to create a trusting, unhurried environment for both clients and their families.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Esther A.Devizes · 12 years caring“I also support families through end of life care. Whatever the need, I focus on the person first, keeping them safe, comfortable and valued in their own home.”£19 an hourProfile →
“My mother and the rest of the family were very grateful for the sensitive and diligent way she looked after my father we felt he was in very safe hands. Julie remains a friend of the family and we are happy to provide any references she may need.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Wiltshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 9 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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Juliet D.Wiltshire · 17 years caring£19 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
- Fridah M.Wiltshire · 10 years caring“I offer both hourly visits and overnight care, and I am comfortable with practical tasks like medication, personal care, moving and handling, and catheter or wound care, alongside the everyday things like cooking and keeping the home tidy.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Tapiwa N.Trowbridge · 10 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I speak English and Chichewa. I'd love the chance to meet you or your family and talk through how I can help.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 99 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Wiltshire.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,201 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 1 also do live-in care as well as visits.
“She built a wonderful relationship with Mum, taking great care to do things just as Mum wanted, and joining us on family day trips. I always found her reliable, kind, sensitive, intelligent and responsible. She brought good humour and warmth to her work, and related well with our whole family. We hope she will be able to come back soon!”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Wiltshire
99 of the 112 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 3 of them outstanding, and 13 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,400 a week for a residential place. A live-in carer here costs £1,050 to £1,201 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire
129 home care agencies for older people in Wiltshire
12 private carers near Wiltshire
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 Wiltshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Wiltshire
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Wiltshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Wiltshire ask about the types of care
12 carers within about 45 minutes of Wiltshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 118 care homes in Wiltshire take older people, 46 of them with nursing and 89 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,120 with our fee included, against a median of £1,400 for a care home place in Wiltshire. 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.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 118 care homes in Wiltshire that take older people, 46 provide nursing. 89 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Wiltshire sets out each route.