Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Larne, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Larne charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Larne
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour5 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour12 carers within about 45 minutes of Larne
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night7 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 Larne 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 Larne
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 Larne, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 7 of the 12 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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.
Jenny I.35 years caring“I am confident with bathing, dressing, catheter care, medication reminders, and moving and handling, and I always take time for proper conversation and company alongside the practical support.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ashilla Susan M.4 years caring“I also take on cooking, cleaning and laundry, so the household runs smoothly, and I make a point of joining in with hobbies and interests, because companionship matters just as much as the practical side.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I have spent 14 years working in care around Antrim, and what I enjoy most has always been the company side of things: a proper chat, a shared meal, or a walk together if the weather allows.”£20 an hourProfile →
“She came to help us in a time of great stress and established calm and cheerful rapport with both of our parents. She is capable, hard working, kind and flexible. Her nursing background was an extra bonus in times of ill health and her communication is excellent. If you are looking for elderly care I would highly recommend her. Thank you Jenny for all that you have done for us.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Larne
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, 5 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Jenny I.35 years caring“I am confident with bathing, dressing, catheter care, medication reminders, and moving and handling, and I always take time for proper conversation and company alongside the practical support.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Ashilla Susan M.4 years caring“I support people living with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, physical disability and poor or declining mobility, including those who are bedbound, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from medication reminders and moving and handling…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
- Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and I am comfortable with the practical side too, from medication reminders to bathing, dressing and catheter care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Larne
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, 6 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Jenny I.35 years caring“My experience covers dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, and mobility issues, among many others.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Ashilla Susan M.4 years caring“I support people living with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, physical disability and poor or declining mobility, including those who are bedbound, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from medication reminders and moving and handling…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
- Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I have supported people with all sorts of conditions over the years, from dementia and stroke to Parkinson's and mobility problems, and each person has taught me something about patience and steadiness.”£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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Jenny I.35 years caring“My experience covers dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, and mobility issues, among many others.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I have supported people with all sorts of conditions over the years, from dementia and stroke to Parkinson's and mobility problems, and each person has taught me something about patience and steadiness.”£20 an hourProfile →
Judy M.County Down · 2 years caring“I'm based in County Down and offer hourly and overnight care, having spent the last two years supporting people with dementia, stroke, learning disabilities, anxiety, deafness and declining mobility, among other conditions.”£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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Scott D.Lisburn · 3 years caring“Over three years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£19.39 an hourProfile →
Rebecca B.Carrickfergus · 20 years caring“I have a passion for providing a compassionate care to patients, I have extensive experience in complex care, end of life, physical disability, learning disability, brain injury, dementia, mental health and challenging behaviour.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Larne
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 £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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caring£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →- Ashilla Susan M.4 years caring“Over four years of live-in care, I have learned that staying calm and steady, especially in difficult moments, is what gives clients and their families confidence in me.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
- Gemma M.Antrim · 14 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and I am comfortable with the practical side too, from medication reminders to bathing, dressing and catheter care.”£20 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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Larne
Care homes in Larne are inspected by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority, 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 Larne 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 Larne
Home care agencies
12 private carers near Larne
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 Larne profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Larne
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 Larne ask about the types of care
12 carers within about 45 minutes of Larne 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.