Home care in Gwynedd
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Gwynedd, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Gwynedd at a glance
Of the 120,300 people who live in Gwynedd, about 28,700 (23.9%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. About 3,840 people in Gwynedd are aged 85 or over. Most of Gwynedd is classed as rural (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 47 people per square kilometre, so carers can have further to travel between visits and many families choose live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Gwynedd
- Live-in care in Gwynedd: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Gwynedd: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Gwynedd: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Gwynedd: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Gwynedd: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Gwynedd: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Gwynedd: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Gwynedd
Adult social care in Gwynedd is run by Gwynedd Council. Ask Gwynedd Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In Wales, the most a council can currently charge for care and support at home is £100 a week, after a financial assessment (GOV.WALES). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
Gwynedd has NHS hospitals including Ysbyty Gwynedd, Dolgellau & Barmouth District Hospital and Bryn Beryl Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Gwynedd
Tell us what is needed
Where in Gwynedd, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Gwynedd to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Gwynedd
LCH Care matches families across Gwynedd, including these 16 towns, villages and districts:
- Bangor
- Barmouth
- Bethesda
- Blaenau Ffestiniog
- Caernarfon
- Criccieth
- Dolgellau
- Harlech
- Llanberis
- Llanfachreth
- Llanllyfni
- Nefyn
- Porthmadog
- Pwllheli
- Tywyn
- Y Felinheli
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Gwynedd include LL36, LL40, LL41, LL42, LL46, LL49, LL52, LL53, LL54, LL55, LL56, LL57 and LL61.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Gwynedd?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Gwynedd, including Bangor, Caernarfon, Bethesda and Pwllheli, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Gwynedd?
Wherever you live in Gwynedd, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Gwynedd?
Ask Gwynedd Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Ysbyty Gwynedd?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Is there a cap on care charges in Gwynedd?
In Wales, the most a council can currently charge for care and support at home is £100 a week, after a financial assessment (GOV.WALES).
Do you have an office in Gwynedd?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Gwynedd
Tell us what is needed in Gwynedd, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.