Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Caerphilly, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Caerphilly charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Caerphilly
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour14 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour24 carers within about 45 minutes of Caerphilly
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night11 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,031 to £1,173 a week11 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 Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly
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.
- 24 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Caerphilly, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 17 of the 22 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Itai S.Newport£18 an hourProfile →
Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“People tell me I explain things clearly and stay calm, which matters when routines need to be understood and trusted.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“My day to day work covers personal care like bathing, dressing and alongside cooking, laundry and simple companionship.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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“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 →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Caerphilly
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
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 →- Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“My day to day work covers personal care like bathing, dressing and alongside cooking, laundry and simple companionship.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Caerphilly
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 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 →
- Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“Over two years of professional care, I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, heart disease and mobility issues, among other conditions, as well as those managing anxiety or depression.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
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 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 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 →
Tim H.Aberdare · 16 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, mobility problems and many other conditions, always trying to keep daily life as comfortable and dignified as possible.”£18.50 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 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Clara E.Bristol · 1 years caring“I have been a healthcare assistant for over a year in a general hospital setting, mental health hospital and as a live-in carer.”£19 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 →
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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 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 →
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 →
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 →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Caerphilly
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Bongani N.Cardiff · 14 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
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.”Does nightsProfile →
Daniel T.Cardiff · 12 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 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- 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.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
- 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.
- 11 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Caerphilly.
- A week here costs £1,031 to £1,173 with our fee included, typically £1,106.
- Of the 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 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 →
- 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 →
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 Caerphilly
Care homes in Caerphilly 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 £1,031 to £1,173 a week.
Elderly care in Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly
Home care agencies
24 private carers near Caerphilly
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 Caerphilly profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Caerphilly
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 Caerphilly ask about the types of care
24 carers within about 45 minutes of Caerphilly 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 £1,106 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.