Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Cambridgeshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Cambridgeshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Cambridgeshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £23 an hour33 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour1,377 carers within about 45 minutes of Cambridgeshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night36 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,037 to £1,173 a week10 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,000 a week71 homes without nursing in Cambridgeshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week46 nursing homes in Cambridgeshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Cambridgeshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Cambridgeshire. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Cambridgeshire
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.
- 1,377 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Cambridgeshire, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 38 of the 53 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Hena B.Cambridge · 5 years caring“I would rather a visit feel lively and genuine than dutiful, and clients often tell me the house feels brighter once the radio is on and something is cooking.”£25 an hourProfile →
Ben K.Huntingdon · 25 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care in Huntingdon, and I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility problems.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ugonma Lina M.Cambridge · 10 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Chipo M.Wellingborough · 19 years caring“What I enjoy most is the companionship side of caring, sitting down for a proper chat, cooking a meal together, or heading out for a walk.”£30 an hourProfile →
Matthew D.Peterborough · 6 years caring“I'm comfortable with hands-on personal care such as bathing, hoist use and catheter care, as well as the everyday things that keep a home running, cooking, laundry and good company.”£23.10 an hourProfile →
De-Villiers N.Kettering · 20 years caring“I also value the quieter side of care, simply being present for a conversation, a card game or a walk, so that someone feels accompanied rather than just looked after.”£22 an hourProfile →
“I'm so happy that we have Esther on our little team and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for someone to help looking after a loved one. The types of things that Esther has been involved in include: companionship, medication compliance, navigating health services, shopping, practical tasks around the home. She has also been able to offer advice about my mum's condition, which has been invaluable.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Cambridgeshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Priscilla B.North Northamptonshire · 20 years caring“Day to day, I help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, hoist use, catheter and wound care, medication, cooking and the general running of a home.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Shelby S.Cambridge · 5 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly visits and overnight care, and I'm equally at ease with practical support and hands on care, whether that's washing, dressing, medication reminders, hoist use, catheter care, or moving and handling.”£20 an hourProfile →
Donna Elaine A.Peterborough · 17 years caring“I am comfortable with the practical side too, hoist and moving and handling, PEG feeding, personal care, but what I enjoy most is the company itself.”£20 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Cambridgeshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Rufaro Lorraine S.St. Neots · 5 years caring“Alongside that, I am comfortable with the hands-on side of care too, including bathing, hoist use, catheter care and medication reminders, and I have experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, learning disabilities, autism and…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Peter M.Kettering · 15 years caring“Over the years I've supported people through dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's and end of life care, alongside the everyday practical things like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and cooking.”£21 an hourProfile →
Tefo M.Bedford · 19 years caring“I bring that same steady, easy manner into my care work, offering hourly, live-in and overnight support across Bedford, drawing on nineteen years of experience with conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and learning disabilities.”£19.20 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 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Sally H.Ely · 20 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from arthritis and MS to heart disease, stroke recovery and end of life care, and I offer visiting, live-in and overnight care.”£25 an hourProfile →
Abidemi A.Bedford · 12 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, brain injury, learning disabilities and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, among many others, and I try to bring patience and consistency to each situation rather…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Veronica K.Wellingborough · 5 years caring“Over five years I've supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, respiratory illness and end of life care, so I've learned to stay calm and steady whatever the situation calls for, whether that's…”£19.20 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 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
George D.Cambridge · 9 years caring“I've spent nine years supporting people across Cambridge with hourly and overnight care, and over that time I've built up experience with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Blessing A.Bedford · 6 years caring“Over the years I've supported people living with dementia, anxiety and depression, as well as physical conditions such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, stroke, Parkinson's and cancer, and I've cared for people who are bedbound or…”£19 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Teresa R.Cambridge · 25 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care in Cambridge, and over the years I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care, alongside the everyday personal care like bathing, dressing and medication reminders.”£21 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Oluwadurotimi O.Wellingborough · 8 years caring“Over that time I have supported people of all ages, from young children through to end of life care, and built confidence with conditions ranging from dementia and schizophrenia to hearing loss and Parkinson's.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Esther M.Kettering · 20 years caring“Based in Kettering, I offer hourly and overnight care, and over two decades I have supported people with all sorts of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Jonathan E.Wisbech · 22 years caring“Over the years I've supported people through an enormous range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and heart disease to epilepsy, cerebral palsy and cancer, as well as sensory and physical disabilities and end of life care.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Cambridgeshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Linda K.Corby · 19 years caring“My name is Linda, and my working week is built around hourly visits and overnight stays, giving people steady, hands-on support at the times they need it most.”Does nightsProfile →
Laura Jane G.Bedford · 1 years caring“I'm based in Bedford and offer hourly, visiting and overnight care. I'm quiet by nature, but steady with it.”Does nightsProfile →
Michelle B.Huntingdon · 20 years caring“I'm based in Huntingdon and offer hourly visiting care and overnight support, and in that time I have supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care.”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 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Sarah B.Wellingborough · 5 years caring“It's the same steadiness I try to bring to my care work in Wellingborough, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£25 an hourProfile →
Denice S.Wellingborough · 20 years caring“My week is built around hourly visits and overnight stays across Wellingborough, and the part I enjoy most is simple: sitting down with someone, sharing a meal, and talking things through.”£16.89 an hourProfile →
John Mwenda K.Bedford · 5 years caring“My week can include hourly visits, overnight stays or longer live-in placements around Bedford.”£17.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 10 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Cambridgeshire.
- A week here costs £1,037 to £1,173 with our fee included, typically £1,066.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Tendai N.Kettering · 20 years caring“I care for people across Kettering through hourly, live-in and overnight support, and that sense of calm comes from spending a long time in this line of work.”£180 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Amanda N.Bedford · 10 years caring“I am happy to support with overnight care, waking nights, sleep-ins or hourly care and now have capacity to accept live-in care packages.”£145 a day1 reviewProfile →
Peter O.Bedford · 2 years caring“I'm based in Bedford and offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight support, and I try to bring the same reliable presence whatever the shift looks like.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Cambridgeshire
94 of the 102 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 6 of them outstanding, and 8 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,000 a week for a residential place. A live-in carer here costs £1,037 to £1,173 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 Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire
123 home care agencies for older people in Cambridgeshire
1,377 private carers near Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Cambridgeshire ask about the types of care
1,377 carers within about 45 minutes of Cambridgeshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 117 care homes in Cambridgeshire take older people, 46 of them with nursing and 91 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,066 with our fee included, against a median of £1,000 for a care home place in Cambridgeshire. 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 117 care homes in Cambridgeshire that take older people, 46 provide nursing. 91 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 Cambridgeshire sets out each route.