Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Darlington, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Darlington charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Darlington
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour18 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour34 carers within about 45 minutes of Darlington
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night21 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,007 to £1,120 a week41 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week15 homes without nursing in Darlington
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week10 nursing homes in Darlington
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Darlington charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Darlington. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Darlington
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.
- 34 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Darlington, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 19 of the 31 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
United D.Billingham · 27 years caring“I am based in Billingham and offer hourly visiting care as well as overnight care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Petty Tutsirai C.Newton Aycliffe · 9 years caring£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Petronella N.Middlesbrough · 16 years caring£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 24 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Amy S.Trimdon Station · 7 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays across Trimdon Station, and it's the company side of care I enjoy most.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Joseph O.Middlesbrough · 10 years caring“Day to day, I focus a lot on companionship.”£19 an hourProfile →
Onyekachi O.Thornaby-on-Tees · 5 years caring“Small, meaningful moments matter to me, like the time a client who rarely smiled ended up laughing over a simple cup of tea and a chat.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Amy even pushed me on the beach in a beach wheelchair. I managed to let small baloon off in memory of family and friends who are no longer with us. Amy also pushed me round in the normal wheelchair. I felt really comfortable in Amy's care and will look forward to arranging another visit soon with availability pending.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Darlington
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 24 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Rafia R.Stockton-on-Tees · 5 years caring“Day to day, I help with bathing, dressing, toileting, catheter care, hoist use and medication reminders.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Revai U.Durham · 20 years caring“I am confident with personal care such as bathing, dressing and moving and handling, and I am also trained in more specialist tasks including PEG feeding, catheter and colostomy care, and hoist use.”£20 an hourProfile →
Leonee S.Northallerton · 3 years caring“With me, care goes well beyond the practical tasks, though I'm just as happy helping with meals, medication or personal care as I am sitting down for a proper chat.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night. We would not have been able to get Mum home out of hospital had it not been for such a professional and dedicated person. We thoroughly recommend Petty as a first-class carer.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Darlington
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 24 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Rockson A.Stockton-on-Tees · 5 years caring£20.50 an hourProfile →
Chinyere I.Middlesbrough · 1 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and respiratory conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced mobility, and I'm equally comfortable providing quiet companionship or more involved end of…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Babalola B.Stockton-on-Tees · 4 years caring“I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced mobility.”£24.50 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 24 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Christy Boniface O.Darlington · 1 years caring“That includes dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as arthritis, osteoporosis and diabetes.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Lubica B.Richmond · 8 years caring“That range means I have supported people of very different ages, from children and toddlers to young adults with learning disabilities and older adults living with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's and many other conditions.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Ijeoma N.Chester le Street · 2 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, autism, anxiety, depression and a range of physical conditions including stroke, heart disease, diabetes and arthritis, and I am confident with hoist use, personal care and support for those who are bedbound.”£31.50 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 24 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- United D.Billingham · 27 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and many other conditions over the years, and I have learnt that staying calm and speaking gently matters just as much in a difficult moment as any practical skill.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Amy Marie A.Durham · 23 years caring“That length of experience means I am comfortable with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as supporting people who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Letitia T.Ingleby Barwick · 19 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, as well as those recovering from operations or living with reduced mobility.”£20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 24 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Petronella N.Middlesbrough · 16 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and end of life care, among many other conditions, and I am comfortable with medication, moving and handling, wound dressing and catheter care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Emma F.Bedale · 30 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight support, and over the years I've built up experience with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£23 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ble Bernard W.Stockton-On-Tees · 6 years caring“I've worked with people recovering from operations, living with epilepsy or respiratory illness, and those needing end of life care, and I try to bring calm, unhurried company alongside the hands-on help, whether that's a chat over a cup of tea or simply being…”£21.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Darlington
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 24 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Claire L.Northallerton · 12 years caring“I'm based in Northallerton and offer hourly and overnight care, with over 12 years of experience behind me.”Does nightsProfile →
Grace O.Middlesbrough · 2 years caring“That instinct is what led me into care work, and two years on, working across Middlesbrough offering hourly visiting and overnight care, it still feels like the right fit for me.”Does nightsProfile →
Ihuoma O.Chester le Street · 4 years caring“Day to day I offer both hourly and overnight care, and I'm comfortable supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, arthritis, poor mobility or those who are bedbound, alongside anxiety and depression.”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 24 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- United D.Billingham · 27 years caring“I am based in Billingham and offer hourly visiting care as well as overnight care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Petty Tutsirai C.Newton Aycliffe · 9 years caring£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Petronella N.Middlesbrough · 16 years caring“I have worked as a carer for 16 years, based in Middlesbrough, offering hourly, live-in and overnight care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 41 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Darlington.
- A week here costs £1,007 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,047.
- Of the 24 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Petty Tutsirai C.Newton Aycliffe · 9 years caring£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Maggie S.Middlesbrough · 15 years caring“I offer live-in care in Middlesbrough. I have worked in care for 15 years, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and cancer, among other conditions.”£145 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Rose K.Stockton-on-Tees · 22 years caring“My weeks are usually a mix of hourly visits and longer live-in placements, and it is the companionship side of the work I enjoy most, sitting down with a cup of tea, cooking a meal together, or just being there for a proper conversation.”£149 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Darlington
19 of the 23 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 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 £1,007 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 Darlington 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 Darlington
14 home care agencies for older people in Darlington
34 private carers near Darlington
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 Darlington profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Darlington
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 Darlington sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Darlington ask about the types of care
34 carers within about 45 minutes of Darlington offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 25 care homes in Darlington take older people, 10 of them with nursing and 18 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 25 care homes in Darlington that take older people, 10 provide nursing. 18 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 Darlington sets out each route.