Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Cheshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Cheshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Cheshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour30 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour890 carers within about 45 minutes of Cheshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night40 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£998 to £1,120 a week44 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week101 homes without nursing across the 4 council areas of Cheshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week130 nursing homes across the 4 council areas of Cheshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Cheshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations across the 4 council areas of Cheshire. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Cheshire
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.
- 890 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Cheshire, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 40 of the 54 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Rowland A.Sale · 6 years caring“Known for my caring nature, friendly demeanor, and helpful attitude, I am dedicated to assisting others in leading fulfilling and independent lives, making a meaningful difference every day.”£20.50 an hourProfile →
Roseline M.Stoke-on-Trent · 24 years caring“Based in Stoke-on-Trent, I offer hourly and overnight care, and I speak both English fluently Day to day, I try to make sure care feels personal rather than routine.”£20 an hourProfile →
Omolebi Thompson O.Macclesfield · 7 years caring“He'd always wanted to go to church, so I began taking him every Sunday, and before long he was mimicking the priest's sermons at home with such delight that we found him his own robes so he could keep preaching long after the service had ended.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“I needed help with shopping in tesco. I needed the wheelchair and trolley with built in seat. So glad I had Veronica to help me. I found Veronica to be kind caring heart of gold. Veronica is a credit to the caring industry and a lovely person and will look forward to many more visits.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Veronika B.Manchester · 6 years caring“Some visits call for quiet companionship and a steady hand with bathing or dressing, others need real technical care such as hoist transfers, catheter care or supporting someone who is bedbound, and I am equally comfortable with both.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Orire E.Stoke-on-Trent · 2 years caring“Companionship matters most to me. I like sharing a meal, having a proper chat over tea, or just sitting together with some music or the TV on.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Beatrice J.Manchester · 10 years caring“Whether I'm helping someone get washed and dressed, managing medication, or just sitting down for a chat, I try to make the day feel a little easier and a little more ordinary.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night. He even accompanied Terence to hospital one night when an ambulance had to be called because Terence was experiencing sever chest pains, staying with him until his shift finished.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Cheshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Kaddy D.Manchester · 8 years caring“I'm comfortable with hands-on tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and hoist or catheter care, though I should say plainly that I'm not a nurse and don't have nursing training, so I'm always upfront with families about what I can offer.”£19 an hourProfile →
Emeka D.Widnes · 3 years caring“I am confident with hoist use, catheter care, medication reminders and helping with washing and dressing, and I put just as much care into cooking a proper meal, keeping the home clean and tidy, and simply sitting and talking.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Tandiwe M.Manchester · 33 years caring“I am comfortable with hands-on clinical needs like PEG feeding, tracheostomy and catheter care, as well as the everyday things that make a real difference, cooking, companionship, help with washing and dressing.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Cheshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Ashely T.Winsford · 9 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and stroke to Parkinson's and mental health needs, and I help with everything from personal care and medication to cooking, laundry and getting out and about.”£20.50 an hourProfile →
Bisrat B.Stoke-on-Trent · 5 years caring“I have five years of experience supporting people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis, and many other conditions, alongside personal care, medication reminders, and cooking.”£19 an hourProfile →
Madusha D.Stoke-on-Trent · 2 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and physical disabilities, among many other conditions, and I'm equally comfortable with hourly visits, overnight stays or full live-in care.”£18 an hourProfile →
“She goes above and beyond to make things comfortable and easier for both her client and the family. She has a wealth of knowledge and is incredibly hard working, we will always be grateful to her. If Camille is successful in her appointment with you you will not regret it. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions”
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 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Varaidzo Evelyn C.Stoke-on-Trent · 9 years caring“Over nine years I've supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to mobility issues and recovery after surgery, and I've learned that good care is as much about listening and being good company as it is about getting the…”£18 an hourProfile →
Demi G.Stoke-on-Trent · 14 years caring“I hold an NVQ in Health and Social Care and have extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of needs and diagnoses, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, dementia, physical health conditions, Motor Neurone…”£25 an hourProfile →
Humaira K.Manchester · 9 years caring“Over nine years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as those recovering from strokes or orthopaedic injuries, living with respiratory illness or needing end of life care.”£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 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Camille F.Manchester · 25 years caring“Over the years I've worked alongside people managing dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and many other conditions, always trying to see the person first and shape my care around what matters to them.”£19.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Elaine Caron F.Warrington · 25 years caring“I am equally at ease with personal care, medication and mobility support, having worked with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to arthritis and stroke recovery, but I never lose sight of the person behind the care plan.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Sharon F.Chester · 30 years caring“Alongside this, I bring solid experience with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, mobility difficulties and end of life care, along with practical support like medication reminders, personal care, meal preparation and household tasks.”£23.10 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 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Nadya K.Newton-le-Willows · 35 years caring“I've supported people at the end of life too, and I understand how much reassurance and dignity matter at every stage.”£17 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Natasha G.Newton-le-Willows · 15 years caring“I have completed my NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care,End of life and many other in house training.”£18 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Tracie L.Cheshire East · 20 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and heart disease, as well as end of life care, so I am comfortable with the practical side too, medication, bathing, hoist use and mobility…”£24 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Cheshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 40 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 41 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Nicholas W.St. Helens · 2 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements around St Helens, and it is the companionship side of the job I find most rewarding, whether that is sitting down together over a meal, heading out for a walk, or simply having a…”£19 an hourProfile →
Undjizuva T.Stoke-on-Trent · 4 years caring£19.50 an hourProfile →
Best C.Crewe · 4 years caring“I'm based in Crewe and offer hourly, overnight and live-in care, built around what each person actually needs.”£20 an hourProfile →
“She is an exemplary carer, she is knowledgable empathetic and very respectful in the home. She cooks nutritious tasty meals to encourage food intake. Camille is the only person I would fully trust to take care of my parents and live in our home. I would recommend Camille without hesitation.”
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 44 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Cheshire.
- A week here costs £998 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,047.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Rodrigo Javier B.Wigan · 22 years caring“My week in Wigan can look quite different from one day to the next: a few hours here, a full night there, sometimes staying as live-in support for longer stretches.”£185 a day1 reviewProfile →
Zahimisa K.Stoke-on-Trent · 6 years caring“I am a compassionate and reliable live-in carer with experience supporting elderly clients in their own homes.”£145 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Kudzai M.Nantwich · 14 years caring“There was a period in my career when I was studying for a radiography qualification while still working as a live-in carer, picking up care shifts during my annual leave because I did not want to step away from the people I supported.”£154 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Cheshire
159 of the 209 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 4 of them outstanding, and 50 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 £998 to £1,120 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 Cheshire 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 Cheshire
201 home care agencies for older people across the 4 council areas of Cheshire
890 private carers near Cheshire
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 Cheshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Cheshire
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 Cheshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Cheshire ask about the types of care
890 carers within about 45 minutes of Cheshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 231 care homes across the 4 council areas of Cheshire take older people, 130 of them with nursing and 169 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,047 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 231 care homes across the 4 council areas of Cheshire that take older people, 130 provide nursing. 169 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 Cheshire sets out each route.