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£20 to £22 an hour14 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£20 to £22 an hour25 carers within about an hour of Cambridgeshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night9 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,193 a week100 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, October 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.
- 25 carers are based within about an hour of Cambridgeshire, charging £20 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 11 of the 20 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Aisha S.Ely · 6 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Chantelle W.Whittlesey · 13 years caring£29.50 an hourProfile →
“Nyarai is an exceptional carer with many years of experience. She has been caring for my 90 year old mother with such care and attention and has quickly established a really warm and Natural relationship with her. Nyarai is such an asset in so many ways, not only as a wonderful carer for mum but also a lovely person spend time with when we come and stay.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Jonathan E.Wisbech · 22 years caring“If you think I might be a good match for you or someone you love, do get in touch, there's no pressure at all, I'm simply happy to have a chat about what you need.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
George D.Cambridge · 9 years caring“What I really enjoy is the company side of caring, sharing a meal, chatting over a cup of tea, getting out for some fresh air or settling in for a card game or two.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Teresa R.Cambridge · 25 years caring“What I value most is the company itself. I like to sit down for a proper chat, cook something together, or head out for a walk if that's possible, so the time we spend together feels easy rather than a list of jobs to get through.”£21 an hourProfile →
“For example, Kitty values her own independence, and Nyarai is able to deliver a tailored caring style which maintains Kitty's dignity and sense of self whilst ensuring she is well and looked after. Furthermore, she is a deeply warm and loving person, who is sensitive and respectful. Nyarai is a caring person, hence why she is so confident and adept in her role!”
“Nyarai has been an incredibly sunny, positive and uplifting presence for Mum since she arrived February. Mum is flourishing through her home cooked meals, tender care, open hearted warmth, and professional poise. As a family we value so much the qualities that Nyarai brings to her care work, and the sense of reassurance she spreads through her lovely spirit.”
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 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Chantelle D.4 years caring“I am happy to help with all aspects of personal care or just to be a companion and help with appointments and shopping trips.”£18 an hourProfile →- George D.Cambridge · 9 years caring“Alongside that, I'm comfortable with the practical side of things too, from bathing and dressing to medication reminders, catheter care and moving and handling, so you can be confident the fuller picture of care is covered.”£25 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 →
“I feel extremely fortunate to have Nyarai looking after me.”
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 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 →
“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
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 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 →
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 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Hena B.Cambridge · 5 years caring“I am based in Cambridge and offer hourly, visiting care, with five years of experience supporting people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and post operative recovery.”£25 an hourProfile →
Ben K.Huntingdon · 25 years caring“I started out in hospitals, working alongside nurses, and moved between care homes and community care along the way.”£20 an hourProfile →
Daniela C.Cambridge · 10 years caring“In that time I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and heart disease, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced mobility.”£25 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- 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 →
- 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 →
Donna Elaine A.Peterborough · 17 years caring“I have been offering hourly care around Peterborough for 17 years now, and in that time I have supported people with all sorts of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, arthritis and end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
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 →
Ugonma Lina M.Cambridge · 10 years caring“That steadiness has stayed with me through every role since, based now around Cambridge offering hourly, overnight and live-in care.”Does nightsProfile →
Alero N.City of Peterborough · 18 years caring“I offer hourly, visiting and overnight care across the City of Peterborough, and I have come to believe that a calm, familiar presence often matters as much as anything written on a care plan.”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 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Chelsea N.Kettering · 9 years caring“Nine years of overnight care has taught me that the quiet hours matter just as much as the busy ones, whether that's settling someone with dementia back to sleep after a restless spell or simply being there so a family can rest easy knowing someone is awake…”£18.70 an hourProfile →
Prince Tochukwu N.St. Ives£20 an hourProfile →
Paula D.Cambridge · 11 years caring“I am looking for live in care, one week on, one week off. Day shifts from 1 hour to 12 hours.”£20 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 100 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Cambridgeshire.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,193 with our fee included, typically £1,068.
- Of the 18 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Jonathan E.Wisbech · 22 years caring“Twenty two years on, I'm still doing it, now offering hourly and live-in care around Wisbech, and that early start taught me how much the small, everyday moments matter to someone's wellbeing.”£148 a day1 reviewProfile →
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.”£149 a dayProfile →
Rufaro Lorraine S.St. Neots · 5 years caring“Neots and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care. What I enjoy most is the company side of the job: sitting down for a proper meal together, having a chat, helping someone get out and about if they can.”£156 a dayProfile →
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 £1,015 to £1,193 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
25 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
25 carers within about an hour 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 £1,068 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.