Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Ceredigion, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Ceredigion charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Ceredigion
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour13 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour23 carers within about an hour of Ceredigion
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night10 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,400 a weekCarers travel to the placement
- 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 Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion
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.
- 23 carers are based within about an hour of Ceredigion, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 18 of the 23 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Lowri T.£19 an hourProfile →
Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Hereford, and I like the variety of moving between short visits and staying longer with someone, whichever suits the family best.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“I once rearranged a client's furniture simply to make their space easier to move around in, and I always make time to sit and listen properly when someone wants to share their stories rather than rush the visit.”£19.10 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Sam F.Burry Port · 10 years caring“Companionship is really the heart of what I do. I like to sit down properly with someone over a meal, hear about their day, or head out for a walk if that suits them better.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Louise B.Ludlow · 3 years caring“I take a calm, unhurried approach, and I'm just as happy sitting down for a chat or a puzzle as I am helping with more hands-on care.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Kayleigh O.Leominster“I think that patience carries into my work too, and it is probably why I enjoy the company side of care as much as the practical side, whether that is a proper chat over a cup of tea or a game of something at the kitchen table.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Ceredigion
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 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 →
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 Ceredigion
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries and cerebral palsy, among many other conditions.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“I support clients with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, arthritis and heart disease, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.10 an hourProfile →
Gabriel N.Ludlow · 10 years caring“In that time I've supported people with a very wide range of needs, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to diabetes, respiratory illness and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.”£18.50 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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries and cerebral palsy, among many other conditions.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“I support clients with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, arthritis and heart disease, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.10 an hourProfile →
- Gabriel N.Ludlow · 10 years caring“In that time I've supported people with a very wide range of needs, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to diabetes, respiratory illness and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.”£18.50 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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Michelle F.Ludlow · 4 years caring“I support clients with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, arthritis and heart disease, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.10 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 →
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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
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 →
Kim R.Lampeter · 1 years caring“I am equally comfortable with post-operative recovery or end of life care, and I take real care to stay calm, patient and attentive whatever the day brings.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Ceredigion
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Rachel G.Leominster · 30 years caring“I'm based in Leominster and offer hourly and overnight care, and over the years I've built up a broad set of practical skills, from wound dressing and colostomy care to CPAP, nebulisers and insulin pumps.”Does nightsProfile →
Graham N.10 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
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.”Does 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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Kevin D.Llanelli · 11 years caring“My days centre on the ordinary things that make a routine feel steady, a proper breakfast, a game of cards or a board game in the afternoon, the television on in the evening with good company either side of it.”£20 an hourProfile →
Harry Jordan F.Ammanford · 7 years caring£16.50 an hourProfile →
Hannah C.£18.80 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- Live-in carers travel for a placement, so carers from across the region can come.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,400 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Hereford, and I like the variety of moving between short visits and staying longer with someone, whichever suits the family best.”£201 a dayProfile →
- Gabriel N.Ludlow · 10 years caring“I'm based in Ludlow and have worked in home care for ten years, across hourly visits, live-in placements and overnight stays.”£138 a dayProfile →
Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring£172 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Ceredigion
Care homes in Ceredigion 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 £1,050 to £1,400 a week.
Elderly care in Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion
Home care agencies
23 private carers near Ceredigion
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 Ceredigion profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Ceredigion
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 Ceredigion ask about the types of care
23 carers within about an hour of Ceredigion 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 £1,120 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.