How much does elderly home care cost in Cape Town?
Updated 20 August 2026
On Care4SA, an informal Cape Town guide for a carer or companion is about R90/hr typical (R60–R160). Overnight and dementia care usually cost more. This is a marketplace range, not a frail-care quote and not medical advice.
What a home carer usually does
- Companionship, meals, medication reminders (not a substitute for a nurse unless they are qualified)
- Help with washing, dressing, and moving around the house
- Day cover while family is at work, or overnight sitting
If you need clinical nursing, wound care, or a frail-care bed, speak to a registered provider. A Care4SA carer job is household help, not a hospital.
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Common questions
- How much does elderly home care cost in Cape Town?
- Care4SA’s informal guide is about R60–R160 per hour, typically around R90/hr. Live-in, overnight, and dementia support sit at the higher end. Facility frail care is priced separately.
- Where can I find a carer in Cape Town?
- Post a senior-care job with your suburb and a rate in ZAR on Care4SA, or browse carer profiles for Cape Town. Care4SA is a marketplace, not a nursing agency.