Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Rhondda, Cynon, Taff charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £23 an hour27 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour43 carers within about 45 minutes of Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night24 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,026 to £1,176 a week14 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 Rhondda, Cynon, Taff 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 Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
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.
- 43 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 26 of the 43 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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Brendan E.Nailsea · 7 years caring“Just as important to me is the companionship side, whether that's a walk, a photography chat or simply putting the world to rights over a cup of tea.”£22.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Carolyn F.Blaenau Gwent · 15 years caring“What motivates me is simple: getting up knowing I will help someone start their day safely, whether that is out of bed, dressed, or just having a proper chat.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 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 →
Judith K.Bristol · 6 years caring“I have supported people with a huge range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, spinal injuries and mental health conditions such as anxiety and schizophrenia, alongside personal care like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and hoist…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Olabode O.Cardiff · 2 years caring“That might mean help with washing and dressing, moving and handling, catheter care or medication reminders, or it might simply mean cooking a proper meal, keeping the laundry and housework in order, and sitting down for a chat afterwards.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 write about caring for someone with dementia.
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“Over 16 years I've worked across residential and personal home care for elderly clients, including a good deal of time in dementia settings alongside nurses, which has given me a steady, patient approach to complex needs.”£18.50 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 →
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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Sam F.Burry Port · 10 years caring“I offer hourly, visiting care in Burry Port, and over ten years I've supported adults and children with a wide range of needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, autism and Parkinson's, always trying to keep things unhurried and personal.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Olatunde O.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and heart disease, alongside those managing anxiety, depression or declining mobility.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis, among many other conditions, and I have learned that every person's needs are different, so I never assume one approach fits all.”£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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Kimberley O.Bristol · 10 years caring“I also have experience and competence in liaising with other health care professionals, such as district nurses, GP's, occupational therapists, hospitals, other carers/agencies, and more.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“Care found me through hospital wards rather than a career plan, and it stuck. Over 16 years I moved from support work into more advanced nursing duties, which taught me how much steadiness matters when someone is frightened or in pain.”£20 an hourProfile →
Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I am experienced with mobility and moving and handling, hoist use, catheter care, and helping people who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Wieslawa P.Treorchy · 24 years caring“I've also sat with people at the end of life, which taught me a lot about patience and presence.”£18.89 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Lindeni H.Treorchy · 5 years caring“I am also comfortable supporting people with poor mobility, those who are bedbound, and those nearing the end of life.”£19 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Fatou J.Cardiff · 7 years caring“Based in Cardiff, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a wide range of physical conditions, alongside anxiety and low mood, so I am used to adapting…”Does nightsProfile →
Liliane Shire N.Bristol · 13 years caring“My week can look quite different from one day to the next, moving between hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements around Bristol, but what I enjoy most stays the same wherever I am, which is helping someone feel steadier and more like…”Does nightsProfile →
Ancha T.Cardiff · 6 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, poor mobility and bedbound care, among other conditions.”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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Robert A.Cardiff · 1 years caring“I bring that same steady, unhurried approach into my care work as a live-in carer based in Cardiff.”£20 an hourProfile →
Fatou S.Cardiff · 7 years caring“I am based in Cardiff and offer hourly visiting care as well as overnight care, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and osteoporosis, among other conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery, living with…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
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 →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 14 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Rhondda, Cynon, Taff.
- A week here costs £1,026 to £1,176 with our fee included, typically £1,110.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 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 →
Esther J.Newport · 35 years caring“I'm based in Newport and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, trained as an RMN with a career built almost entirely around looking after people at difficult times.”£200 a dayProfile →
Nomakholwa Faith T.Bristol · 30 years caring“That kind of patience comes from three decades of hands on experience, based in Bristol and offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”£155 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
Care homes in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff 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 £1,026 to £1,176 a week.
Elderly care in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff 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 Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
Home care agencies
43 private carers near Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
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 Rhondda, Cynon, Taff profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
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 Rhondda, Cynon, Taff ask about the types of care
43 carers within about 45 minutes of Rhondda, Cynon, Taff 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 £1,110 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.