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 £22 an hour10 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour21 carers within about 45 minutes of Cheshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night16 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,120 a week39 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, October 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.
- 21 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Cheshire, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 9 of the 17 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Seby E.Newcastle-under-Lyme · 6 years caring“I love being able to fully support my clients in all aspects of their life so that they can live safely and independently.”£20 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Richard K.Stoke-on-Trent · 5 years caring£18.80 an hourProfile →
Lorraine S.Newcastle-under-Lyme · 10 years caring£21.50 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Rebecca L.Macclesfield · 4 years caring“I'm calm by nature and easy to be around, and I take real pleasure in the company of the people I care for.”£19 an hourProfile →
Sijabuliso N.Crewe · 14 years caring“I also take on the practical side of things, cooking, cleaning and laundry, so a home keeps running smoothly, and I am glad to sit and talk over a board game or just some company when that is what is needed most.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Qudus L.Stoke-on-Trent · 2 years caring“I offer support with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to arthritis and stroke recovery, but what I find most rewarding is the companionship side of the job, the shared meal, the chat over a cup of tea, the company that makes a day feel…”£30 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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Orire E.Stoke-on-Trent · 2 years caring“I bring the same attention to the practical side of care, including bathing, dressing, medication reminders, catheter care, and help with mobility or hoist use.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Kudzai M.Nantwich · 14 years caring“Day to day, I am comfortable with personal care such as bathing, dressing, moving and handling, catheter and wound care, as well as medication reminders, cooking and keeping the home running with cleaning and laundry.”£22.50 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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Orire E.Stoke-on-Trent · 2 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, arthritis, stroke recovery, and a range of other conditions, always trying to keep things gentle and unhurried.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Kudzai M.Nantwich · 14 years caring“Over the years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis and a wide range of other conditions, from mobility and orthopaedic needs through to end of life care.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
- Tandiwe M.Manchester · 33 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to spinal injury, cancer and end of life care.”£21.50 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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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 →
Babatunde A.Stoke-on-Trent · 5 years caring“I am equally at home with the practical side, from washing, dressing and medication reminders to cooking, hoist use and catheter care, and I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and arthritis, among other conditions.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Tetiana S.Knutsford · 3 years caring“I have three years' experience with conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and arthritis, and I bring a calm, steady presence rather than a fuss.”£19 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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Orire E.Stoke-on-Trent · 2 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, arthritis, stroke recovery, and a range of other conditions, always trying to keep things gentle and unhurried.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Deborah C.Northwich · 20 years caring“I have worked in various hospitals and also in the community as a Parental Nutrition Nurse.”£21 an hourProfile →
Ashely T.Winsford · 9 years caring“I'm 42, and I've spent 9 years working in care across community settings, nursing homes, mental health rehabilitation centres, hostels and homeless teams.”£20.50 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Tandiwe M.Manchester · 33 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to spinal injury, cancer and end of life care.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Veronicah G.Nantwich · 4 years caring“Over four years I have supported people through dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's, heart disease, both types of diabetes and a good deal more, from orthopaedic injuries and respiratory illness to end of life care.”£0 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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Orire E.Stoke-on-Trent · 2 years caring“That same steadiness carries into every visit I make across Stoke-on-Trent, where I offer hourly and overnight care.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Zahimisa K.Stoke-on-Trent · 6 years caringDoes nights2 reviewsProfile →- Seby E.Newcastle-under-Lyme · 6 years caringDoes nights3 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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Orire E.Stoke-on-Trent · 2 years caring“That same steadiness carries into every visit I make across Stoke-on-Trent, where I offer hourly and overnight care.”£20 an hour1 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.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Seby E.Newcastle-under-Lyme · 6 years caring“I live in Croydon with my wife and children, who are the people I enjoy talking about the most in the world, so I am sure we will have alot to talk about.”£20 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
“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.
- 39 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Cheshire.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,052.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- 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 →
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.”£140 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 £1,015 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
21 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
21 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 £1,052 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.