Home care in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Families in Porth can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Porth
Porth is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf, in the CF37, CF39 and CF40 postcode districts. About 13,400 people lived in the Porth built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Porth is Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, about 3 miles away. Needs assessments in Porth are carried out by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Porth with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Porth
- Hourly care in Porth: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Porth: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Porth: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Porth: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Porth: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Porth: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Porth: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Porth
For a free needs assessment in Porth, contact Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council through GOV.UK.
Porth is part of Rhondda Cynon Taf: see home care in Rhondda Cynon Taf for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Tonypandy
- Tonyrefail
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith
- Pontypridd
- Ynysybwl
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Porth?
Yes. Families in Porth can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Porth, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Porth?
Care in Porth is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Porth when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Porth?
For a free needs assessment in Porth, contact Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Porth
Tell us what is needed in Porth, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.