Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Magherafelt, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Magherafelt charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Magherafelt
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour5 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour13 carers within about 45 minutes of Magherafelt
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night8 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 Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt
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.
- 13 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Magherafelt, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 8 of the 13 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Wendy H.40 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care, and I still genuinely enjoy the work: helping someone feel safe, clean and ready to face their day matters to me as much now as it ever has.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caring£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ashilla Susan M.4 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
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 →
Felim R.“I started out with an office based role for a care company and then moved on to supported living.”£18 an hourProfile →
“I cannot exaggerate the effect she has had on his quality of life and his daily mood. Wendy is a capable and caring lady who took the time to build a genuine relationship with my father and he sings her praises on an almost daily basis! I have found Wendy straight forward and trustworthy in every aspect of her job. She is discrete and reliable and her help has been invaluable to my family.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Magherafelt
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Having me visit means practical help with the everyday things, dressing, medication reminders, meals, laundry, toileting, alongside proper company.”£21.50 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 →
Rosemary B.33 years caring“My day to day covers the practical side, washing, dressing, medication, moving and handling, catheter and wound care, cooking and keeping the home in order, but I also make time for the things that matter to each person, joining in with hobbies and interests…”£25 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Magherafelt
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Over that time I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and I have sat with families through end of life care too.”£21.50 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 →
- Rosemary B.33 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, poor mobility and those who are bedbound, alongside conditions like anxiety and depression.”£25 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Over that time I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and I have sat with families through end of life care too.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Rosemary B.33 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, poor mobility and those who are bedbound, alongside conditions like anxiety and depression.”£25 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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Wendy H.40 years caring“Over that time I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and I have sat with families through end of life care too.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Paul Stephen F.Armagh · 3 years caring“Over three years I've supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, brain injury, diabetes and end of life care, alongside the practical side: bathing, moving and handling, catheter and wound care, medication reminders, and the everyday tasks that…”£30 an hourProfile →
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 →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Magherafelt
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Aeron A.15 years caringDoes nightsProfile →- Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
- Rosemary B.33 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, poor mobility and those who are bedbound, alongside conditions like anxiety and depression.”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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 →
- Rosemary B.33 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, poor mobility and those who are bedbound, alongside conditions like anxiety and depression.”£25 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Loyiso Richard M.Belfast · 16 years caring£148 a day1 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.”£150 a dayProfile →
- Rosemary B.33 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, poor mobility and those who are bedbound, alongside conditions like anxiety and depression.”£195 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Magherafelt
Care homes in Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt
Home care agencies
13 private carers near Magherafelt
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 Magherafelt profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Magherafelt
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 Magherafelt ask about the types of care
13 carers within about 45 minutes of Magherafelt 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.