Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Brighton and Hove, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Brighton and Hove charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Brighton and Hove
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour36 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour2,241 carers within about 45 minutes of Brighton and Hove
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night33 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,130 a week45 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week31 homes without nursing in Brighton and Hove
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week27 nursing homes in Brighton and Hove
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Brighton and Hove charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Brighton and Hove. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Brighton and Hove
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.
- 2,241 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Brighton and Hove, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 27 of the 57 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Jeannette S.Brighton · 18 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Emmanuel O.Hove · 5 years caring“Some days I am popping in for an hourly visit, other times I am staying overnight or moving into a live-in role for a while.”£18 an hourProfile →
Alen Tafadzwa C.Seaford · 19 years caring“A daughter once wrote to tell me how much calmer and happier her mum had become since I started visiting, and that mattered more to me than I can easily say.”£21.20 an hourProfile →
“The care Sally gave to Mum and Dad was second to none, nothing was ever too much trouble whether within the timeframe allocated or out of hours. She was a very trusted and valued friend to Mum and Dad while also giving them the professional care and support for their care needs. Our family were so grateful for Sally's support.”
“She has been a massive help and contribution to me making steps to be able to be more independent and with my mental health she works very hard”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Sally Ann M.Crawley · 15 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, mobility problems and many other conditions, and I am equally at home with medication, moving and handling, personal care, or simply cooking a meal and sitting down…”£28 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Maria G.Wealden · 32 years caring“Much of what I offer is genuine companionship: a proper conversation over a cup of tea, a meal cooked from scratch and shared at the table, a walk outside if someone fancies it, or quiet company in front of the television with some music on.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Julia H.Littlehampton · 11 years caring“I do all aspects of care including personal care, medication, meals, companionship, activities, respite for partners, light housework, shopping, computer help, accompanying to appointments and trips out.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“She got straight down on my dad's lounge floor at my dad's level and spoke to him with a tone that was reassuring but not at all patronizing - and I knew that was exactly what my dad needed to feel more in control of his life again. Cath exuded confidence and compassion. It was immediately obvious that she was very knowledgeable about catheters and lots of other areas of nursing too.”
“Maria has looked after my mother for 18 months I can’t praise her enough she brilliant,nothing is ever to much trouble Maria is so easy to get on with,she said to me when I first met her she would look after my mum as if she was her mother and she does,so kind and patient with her,we are so lucky to have her she’s worth her weight in gold”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Brighton and Hove
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 40 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Janet A.Horsham · 3 years caring“Day to day, that might mean help with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, moving and handling, or catheter and wound care, alongside cooking, laundry and the practical running of a home.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Fharuk B.Horley · 5 years caring“When a client I supported became anxious one evening and didn't want personal care, I didn't push.”£20 an hourProfile →
Michelle B.Worthing · 20 years caring“I am comfortable with personal care, medication reminders, mobility support and equipment like hoists and catheters, but I never let the practical side crowd out the conversation.”£21 an hourProfile →
“Mabel has a very quiet and gentle approach to caring and is very competent and reliable. She made contact every day to give me an update, made sure my mother had regular meal times, was washed and spent time with her when she was out of bed watching television. She also accompanied my mother on hospital visits.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Brighton and Hove
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Rachel L.Crawley · 17 years caring“I have vast experience in the care industry; working in care homes with high need clients and day centres for service users with dementia as well as providing respite care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ronald S.Haywards Heath · 7 years caring“I am based in Haywards Heath and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over seven years I have worked across care homes, residential settings and disability trusts, which has given me a broad grounding in supporting people with dementia, mental health…”£19 an hourProfile →
Sarah N.Brighton and Hove · 12 years caring“I speak English, French, Swahili, Afrikaans, Kirundi and Kinyarwanda, which has helped me connect with clients and families from all sorts of backgrounds, and I am equally at ease providing hands-on personal care, from bathing and dressing to catheter care and…”£20 an hourProfile →
“Una felt safe, secure and loved in her time with Debbie which is a gift that I am eternally grateful for. Debbie has many excellent qualifications and what sets her apart from the crowd is her heart, her humour, her caring and her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients.”
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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Sunday A.Burgess Hill · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across Burgess Hill, and over ten years I have supported people with a very wide range of needs, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and…”£20.50 an hourProfile →
Andrew T.Horsham · 6 years caring“Over six years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS and mental health needs like anxiety and depression, alongside practical skills such as medication reminders, moving and handling, and personal…”£19 an hourProfile →
Barry K.Horsham · 10 years caring“Based in Horsham, I offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, drawing on ten years' experience with conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, learning disabilities and autism, and mental…”£25 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Evana K.Worthing · 4 years caring“Now based in Worthing, I offer hourly and live-in care, and over four years I've supported people with dementia, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with cancer or reduced…”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ahkim S.Arundel · 5 years caring“I've supported people with a wide range of conditions over the years, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and mobility difficulties, so I'm comfortable adapting to what each person actually needs.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Anna W.Peacehaven · 10 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and a wide range of physical and cognitive conditions, as well as people managing anxiety or low mood.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Rose M.Peacehaven · 1 years caring“I'm Rose, based in Peacehaven, and in my first year of professional care I've already supported people through a remarkably wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£20 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Phiona N.Mid Sussex · 10 years caring“That's what drew me to this work and what keeps me in it, based in Mid Sussex offering hourly and overnight care to people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life support.”£21 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Aeffit H.Worthing · 23 years caring“I speak English, Hindi and Urdu, and over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, respiratory illness and arthritis, as well as those needing end of life care or recovering after surgery.”£25 an hourProfile →
“He was infinitely patient with them and got on very well with us to the extent that we now regard him as a personal friend. We lived next door and took on the majority of cooking; Nick is vegan and my parents were committed meat eaters.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Brighton and Hove
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Julie H.East Grinstead · 15 years caringDoes nights2 reviewsProfile →
Faith Z.Hove · 18 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care in Hove, and after eighteen years in this work, I have learned that a calm presence matters as much as any task on the list.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Martina V.Does nights2 reviewsProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Monalisa C.Worthing · 7 years caring“Sometimes I am popping in for an hourly visit, other times I am staying overnight or living in for a while.”£20 an hourProfile →
Bilal T.Crawley · 9 years caring“That connection is what makes the work meaningful to me, and after nine years of care work across Crawley, offering hourly, live-in and overnight support, it still feels like the best part of the job.”£19 an hourProfile →
Moses J.Crawley · 8 years caring“That's what has kept me in care for 8 years, working across Crawley offering hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight support.”£19 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 45 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Brighton and Hove.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,130 with our fee included, typically £1,094.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Yvonne T.Worthing · 25 years caring“Live-in and overnight care make up most of my week, and it's the kind of work I find most rewarding, being there through the quiet hours as well as the busy ones, when the small routines of a day really matter.”£172 a day1 reviewProfile →
Mariama S.Crawley · 10 years caring“I'm based in Crawley and have spent ten years working as a carer, offering hourly visits, live-in support and overnight care.”£145 a day1 reviewProfile →
Debra S.Lewes · 7 years caring“I offer live-in and overnight care in Lewes, and over seven years in this work I spent one entire stretch, seven years, with a single client, staying alongside them right through to the final stage of their life.”£190 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Brighton and Hove
51 of the 55 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 2 of them outstanding, and 4 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410. A live-in carer here costs £1,050 to £1,130 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove
41 home care agencies for older people in Brighton and Hove
2,241 private carers near Brighton and Hove
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 Brighton and Hove profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Brighton and Hove
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Brighton and Hove sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Brighton and Hove ask about the types of care
2,241 carers within about 45 minutes of Brighton and Hove offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 58 care homes in Brighton and Hove take older people, 27 of them with nursing and 27 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,094 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.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 58 care homes in Brighton and Hove that take older people, 27 provide nursing. 27 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Brighton and Hove sets out each route.