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 £23 an hour11 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour25 carers within about 45 minutes of Derbyshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night14 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,190 a week46 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,300 a week122 homes without nursing in Derbyshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,595 a week80 nursing homes in Derbyshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Derbyshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, November 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Derbyshire. Care home fees are the median for homes in England that publish one, 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.
- 25 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Derbyshire, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 15 of the 22 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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 →
Nelly L.Mansfield · 4 years caring“I've spent the past four years building my care experience steadily, including a year supporting one client across both their own home and a care home, which taught me how to adapt to different settings while keeping a routine that felt familiar and steady for…”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Mariam O.Sheffield · 2 years caring“I like cooking and baking, so sharing a meal together often becomes part of my visits, and I am always happy to go for a walk, put some music on, or simply sit and chat about the day.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
“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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 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 →
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 →
Savannah M.Alfreton · 23 years caring“What I enjoy most is the company itself, sitting down over a cup of tea, cooking something together, or heading out for a walk if the weather allows.”£20 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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Ernest C.Chesterfield · 18 years caring“Within minutes, the situation became one no carer hopes to face, and what mattered most was staying calm and keeping the person's dignity intact.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
- Mariam O.Sheffield · 2 years caring“I am comfortable with the practical side of care too, including bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter care, but I never let that overshadow the person in front of me.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Izuchukwu O.Belper · 1 years caring“In a year of professional care I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, and both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Debbie D.Nottingham · 6 years caring“In that time I have supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to motor neurone disease, spinal injuries, respiratory illness, learning disabilities and autism, among many others.”£20 an hourProfile →
Doris D.Chesterfield · 7 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and mobility difficulties, and I am comfortable with personal care, medication reminders, cooking and simply being good company.”£25 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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Jacqueline A.Mansfield · 5 years caring“Over the years, I have worked with individuals facing various health challenges, including being bedbound, Parkinson's Disease, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Heart Disease.”£18.80 an hourProfile →- Ernest C.Chesterfield · 18 years caring“Eighteen years in this work have given me a broad depth of experience, from dementia, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness to arthritis, broken bones, cancer care and end of life support.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
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, 9 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- 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 →
Ashley C.Chesterfield · 17 years caring“I'm based in Chesterfield and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over 17 years I've worked across hospitals, nursing homes, care homes and people's own homes, which has given me a real feel for what helps someone settle in any setting.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 →
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, 7 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Ernest C.Chesterfield · 18 years caring“Eighteen years in this work have given me a broad depth of experience, from dementia, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness to arthritis, broken bones, cancer care and end of life support.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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 →
Kealey S.Chesterfield · 13 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS and end of life care, among many others, and I'm comfortable with hoisting, catheter care, PEG feeding and CPAP, as well as the everyday tasks like cooking, bathing and dressing.”£25 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 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Rumbidzai Stephanie D.Derby · 15 years caringDoes nightsProfile →- Ernest C.Chesterfield · 18 years caring“That moment has stayed with me as the standard I hold myself to, and it sums up the steadiness I try to bring into every home I work in, here in Chesterfield, whether that is hourly visits, live-in care or overnight support.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
- Nelly L.Mansfield · 4 years caring“Based in Mansfield, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I speak both English and French.”Does nights2 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, 14 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Ernest C.Chesterfield · 18 years caring“That moment has stayed with me as the standard I hold myself to, and it sums up the steadiness I try to bring into every home I work in, here in Chesterfield, whether that is hourly visits, live-in care or overnight support.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Nelly L.Mansfield · 4 years caring“Based in Mansfield, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I speak both English and French.”£18.80 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 →
“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.
- 46 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Derbyshire.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,190 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 17 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Zukiswa T.Shirebrook · 5 years caring“My working week in Shirebrook is built around hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in placements, and the care I enjoy most is the kind that cannot be rushed, sitting with someone rather than simply ticking off a checklist.”£149 a dayProfile →
Nicholas O.Sheffield · 5 years caring“My working week in Sheffield tends to be a real mix, an hourly visit in the morning, an overnight stay later in the week, sometimes a live-in placement that runs for a fortnight or more.”£140 a dayProfile →
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.”£151 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Derbyshire
144 of the 183 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 7 of them outstanding, and 39 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; among homes in England that do, a residential place typically costs about £1,300 a week and a nursing place about £1,595. A live-in carer here costs £1,050 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 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
25 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
25 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 £1,300 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.