Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Derbyshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Derbyshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Derbyshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour34 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour1,205 carers within about 45 minutes of Derbyshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night37 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,045 to £1,173 a week40 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week122 homes without nursing in Derbyshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week80 nursing homes in Derbyshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Derbyshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Derbyshire. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Derbyshire
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.
- 1,205 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Derbyshire, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 42 of the 58 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Olumide Olutoye O.Worksop · 4 years caring£19.50 an hourProfile →
Lauren P.Worksop · 2 years caring“Getting that transition right, keeping their routine familiar and their confidence steady, taught me a lot about patience and paying attention to the small things.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Loryn M.Stoke-on-Trent · 10 years caring“Rather than rushing through the routine, I sat with them, played their favourite music while we prepared dinner, and talked through familiar memories.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
“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, 34 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Mercy M.Chesterfield · 8 years caring“I like to leave space for a proper conversation, a shared puzzle, or a walk if someone is able, because I believe people settle best when care feels unhurried.”£21.90 an hourProfile →
Ashley C.Chesterfield · 17 years caring“When I'm not with clients, you'll likely find me out on a walk, pottering in the garden or settled in with some knitting and a good book, small things that keep me steady and give me plenty to chat about with the people I support.”£20 an hourProfile →
Berita N.Rotherham · 21 years caring“Alongside the physical side, I do the cleaning, laundry and cooking, and I value the quiet companionship that comes with a longer visit, whether that is a card game, a puzzle or just a chat.”£19 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Derbyshire
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, 39 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
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 →
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 →
Lilian M.Rotherham · 2 years caring“Day to day that might mean washing, dressing and moving around safely, medication reminders, catheter care, hoist use, cooking or light housework, or simply sitting and talking things through.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Derbyshire
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.
Nicholas O.Sheffield · 5 years caring“I'm confident with hoist transfers, PEG feeding, catheter and colostomy care, wound dressing and nebulisers, and I've supported people through stroke recovery, Parkinson's, spinal injury and end of life care as well as dementia, anxiety and depression.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Sandra W.Worksop · 1 years caring“I bring a fair range of hands-on experience, from hoist and catheter care to supporting people with dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's and physical disabilities, so I am comfortable adapting to what a person actually needs day to day.”£20.30 an hourProfile →
Savannah M.Alfreton · 23 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care around Alfreton, and over 23 years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to arthritis, stroke and diabetes, alongside personal care such as bathing, dressing and medication…”£20 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Mavis M.Rotherham · 22 years caring“Over the years I've cared for people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, alongside conditions like diabetes, arthritis and respiratory illness, as well as those needing end of life care or support after an operation.”£21.50 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 →
Mavis T.Nottingham · 16 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly visits, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and heart disease, as well as helping with bathing, dressing, moving…”£18.80 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, 17 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.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Mariam O.Sheffield · 2 years caring“I am based in Sheffield and offer hourly and overnight care, and over my two years in this work I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes, stroke recovery and mobility difficulties.”£18.50 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, 18 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Nelly L.Mansfield · 4 years caring“I have experience supporting people with dementia, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, mobility difficulties and end of life care, among other conditions, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and toileting to catheter…”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Zukiswa T.Shirebrook · 5 years caring“I have worked in home care for five years, supporting families in Afrikaans and English, and over that time I have built genuine depth across dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and orthopaedic injuries, as well as end…”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Derbyshire
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 £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Grace F.Sutton-in-Ashfield · 5 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Noreen N.Sheffield · 12 years caring“I've been a carer in Sheffield for 12 years, offering hourly visiting care and overnight support, and over that time I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, spinal injuries, motor neurone disease, stroke and many other conditions, alongside personal…”Does nightsProfile →
John O.Rotherham · 12 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, 39 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Francisco H.Nottingham · 12 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
Emily S.Nottingham · 10 years caring“That steady, practical rhythm is what I have built my working life around, through hourly visits and overnight stays.”£20 an hourProfile →
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.”£18 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 40 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Derbyshire.
- A week here costs £1,045 to £1,173 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Temitayo O.Sheffield · 3 years caring“That same spirit carries into my work as a carer in Sheffield, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£160 a day2 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Samuel G.Sheffield · 23 years caring“With expertise in caring for individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Bedbound conditions, Parkinson's Disease, Anxiety, and Depression, I offer support in live-in, hourly, and overnight care settings.”£160 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Derbyshire
142 of the 180 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 7 of them outstanding, and 38 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 £1,045 to £1,173 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 Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire
128 home care agencies for older people in Derbyshire
1,205 private carers near Derbyshire
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 Derbyshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Derbyshire
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 Derbyshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Derbyshire ask about the types of care
1,205 carers within about 45 minutes of Derbyshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 202 care homes in Derbyshire take older people, 80 of them with nursing and 142 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,120 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 202 care homes in Derbyshire that take older people, 80 provide nursing. 142 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 Derbyshire sets out each route.