Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Derby, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Derby charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Derby
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour36 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour61 carers within about 45 minutes of Derby
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night37 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,020 to £1,190 a week82 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week31 homes without nursing in Derby
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week26 nursing homes in Derby
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Derby charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Derby. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Derby
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.
- 61 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Derby, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 39 of the 55 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Lindy J.Loughborough · 20 years caring“My name is Lindy, I am passionate about providing person centred care which allows people to remain as independent as they are able within their own home.”£20 an hourProfile →
Savannah M.Alfreton · 23 years caring“Families often tell me I have a calm, steady way about me, the sort of presence that puts people at ease from the first visit.”£20 an hourProfile →
Izuchukwu O.Belper · 1 years caring£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Rachel is a quietly spoken, extremely caring person and looked after Val very well. Val has dementia and other problems. Rachel was very patient with her and developed a really good understanding with her. Rachel escalated any issues when she was unsure/needed a decision on action. I received daily updates.”
“Ernest is an amazing professional carer who delivers care from the heart.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Mavis T.Nottingham · 16 years caring“But what I value most is the company itself: cooking a proper meal together, sitting down to eat rather than rushing it, chatting over a cup of tea or just having the television on with someone nearby.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Grace F.Sutton-in-Ashfield · 5 years caring“Over the years, I’ve supported individuals with a wide range of needs — from personal care and companionship to emotional and practical support.”£20 an hourProfile →
Iram Z.Nottingham · 13 years caring“Her ability to create joy in everyday moments shines through, whether it’s helping clients with personal care or sharing in light-hearted conversations.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
“She cared for my dad as if he was her own looking out for every aspect of his health. She would keep a close eye on his water intake, ensure he exercised whilst he could, and was a very creative and excellent cook offering him healthy meals and snacks. She epitomised "care" being super compassionate to his needs and patient with his struggles.”
“Ivy was very kind and gentle in all her dealings with my late mother. They got on very well and were able to share a joke and a laugh. On a practical level, Ivy managed the housework well and kept me informed about matters related to this and my mother's health and appointments.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Derby
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Emily S.Nottingham · 10 years caring“I support people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety and depression, and day to day that might mean help with washing and dressing, moving and handling, catheter care,…”£20 an hourProfile →
Kirsty W.Coalville · 8 years caring“I have also had training beyond nursing along the way, which has broadened my skills across personal care, medication reminders, mobility support and companionship.”£19 an hourProfile →
Ethel S.Derby · 15 years caring“Day to day that might mean help with washing, dressing, medication reminders or moving around safely, alongside cooking, laundry and the practical side of running a home.”£21.30 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Derby
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Precious S.Derby · 20 years caring“I'm based in Derby and offer both hourly and overnight care, with twenty years behind me supporting people through all sorts of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to anxiety, depression and end of life care.”£23 an hourProfile →
Blessing Chioma I.Derby · 3 years caring“I've also cared for people who are bedbound or living with dementia, and I know how much steady, patient company can mean on the harder days.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Nataki G.Derby · 15 years caring“With fifteen years in the care sector, I have supported people through a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and cancer, as well as those living with anxiety, depression or declining mobility.”£20.80 an hourProfile →
“Beatrice was a talent dementia carer whose professionalism and dedication allowed mums wishes to remain in her own her come true. Mum was a very difficult dementia patient she was anxious, sometimes aggressive, highly independent but her cognition had totally failed. Beatrice supported mum to live the life that she wanted.”
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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Rose J.Derby · 30 years caring“I have supported people with a huge range of conditions over the years, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes, stroke recovery and end of life care, alongside everyday help with washing, meals, medication and housework.”£20.50 an hourProfile →
Anthony Okwuchukwu O.Nottingham · 5 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Nottingham, and over the years I have supported people through a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as helping people manage…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Christine K.Loughborough · 20 years caring“Alongside this I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis, respiratory illness and a wide range of other conditions, helping with everything from bathing, dressing and medication reminders to catheter care, hoist use and end of life…”£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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Ernest C.Chesterfield · 18 years caring“I once accompanied a district nurse on a home visit the day after a patient had been discharged from hospital.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Sinikiwe M.Derby · 21 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, MS, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, among many other conditions, as well as those needing end of life care or recovering after surgery.”£21 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Rachel D.Derby · 1 years caring“One visit might mean helping someone manage their medication and get dressed comfortably, the next might be an overnight stay supporting someone recovering from a stroke or living with dementia.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Rachel K.Derby · 5 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and mobility difficulties, among many other conditions, as well as those needing companionship or end of life care, and I am equally comfortable with hoist and moving and handling…”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ifebuche Stephanie O.Derby · 5 years caring“I'm based in Derby and offer hourly and overnight care, with five years' experience supporting people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and mobility difficulties, as well as end of life care.”£17.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Sinthuja G.Nottingham · 2 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and heart conditions, among others, and I am comfortable with end of life care too.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Derby
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Dawn R.Nottingham · 6 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Oluwatosin A.North East Derbyshire · 2 years caring“My working week can look quite different from one day to the next: a few hours here, a full overnight stay there, sometimes a longer live-in stretch when a family needs steady support.”Does nightsProfile →
Sophie N.Derby · 16 years caringDoes 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Francisco H.Nottingham · 12 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
Soneni S.Derby · 10 years caring“I am based in Derby and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I speak English, Xhosa and Zulu.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Saheed S.Derby · 7 years caring£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Fatmabibi has been amazing with the rehabilitation of mum after being in hospital and then respite care. She has got her to eat and walk again and to become more independent. Her knowledge on mums condition is valued and we will miss her dearly.”
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 82 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Derby.
- A week here costs £1,020 to £1,190 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Adetumi B.Nottingham · 2 years caring“Some days I am popping in for an hourly visit, other times I am staying overnight or moving into a live-in role for a stretch.”£177 a day1 reviewProfile →
Mirembe Masitula B.Derby · 20 years caring“Over 20 years I've built that into a career based in Derby, offering hourly, live-in and overnight care to people with a huge range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to anxiety, depression and physical disabilities.”£160 a dayProfile →
Lauren F.Coalville · 12 years caring£172 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Derby
39 of the 54 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 2 of them outstanding, and 15 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 £1,020 to £1,190 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 Derby 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 Derby
102 home care agencies for older people in Derby
61 private carers near Derby
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 Derby profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Derby
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 Derby sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Derby ask about the types of care
61 carers within about 45 minutes of Derby offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 57 care homes in Derby take older people, 26 of them with nursing and 39 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,050 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 57 care homes in Derby that take older people, 26 provide nursing. 39 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 Derby sets out each route.