Every kind of care
Every kind of care in East Riding of Yorkshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near East Riding of Yorkshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in East Riding of Yorkshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour8 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour14 carers within about an hour of East Riding of Yorkshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night9 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,040 to £1,211 a week99 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week111 homes without nursing in East Riding of Yorkshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week14 nursing homes in East Riding of Yorkshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near East Riding of Yorkshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in East Riding of Yorkshire. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in East Riding of Yorkshire
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.
- 14 carers are based within about an hour of East Riding of Yorkshire, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 9 of the 13 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Lorraine L.Kingston upon Hull · 5 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visits as well as live-in care around Kingston upon Hull, and I speak both English and Afrikaans.”£19.60 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Chukwuanugo O.Scarborough · 5 years caring“Alongside this I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care to people who want steady, dependable support in their own home.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Rosemary H.North Yorkshire · 4 years caring£27.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Hourly care explainedPrivate carers in East Riding of Yorkshire
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Brianda M.Hull · 7 years caring“I attend to all daily needs from full personal care to just sitting having a chat, I am very dedicated to my clients needs”£19.20 an hourProfile →- Lorraine L.Kingston upon Hull · 5 years caring“If a client has a hobby or activity they enjoy, I like to join in and help them keep doing it.”£19.60 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Chukwuanugo O.Scarborough · 5 years caring“My working days currently take place in a group home in Scarborough, where I support residents living alongside one another, and it's the quieter moments, a shared meal or a proper conversation, that I find most rewarding.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“She was always 'just present enough': attentive, available, kind and engaging, but without ever over-stepping any boundary, getting in anybody's way or being overbearing. She has emotional intelligence in spades. She is articulate, honest when there are doubts or complexities, thorough, dependable. She has been able to manage the demands of the job without a problem.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in East Riding of Yorkshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Lorraine L.Kingston upon Hull · 5 years caring“Over five years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS and diabetes, along with helping with washing, dressing, meals and medication.”£19.60 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Chukwuanugo O.Scarborough · 5 years caring“I'm also comfortable with the practical side of care, from personal care and medication reminders to mobility support, but I never let that crowd out the human side of the visit.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Rosemary H.North Yorkshire · 4 years caring“I support people with dementia, physical disabilities, respiratory illness, mobility needs and end of life care, alongside the personal care that goes with it, from bathing and hoist use to catheter care and medication reminders.”£27.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
“What truly stands out is how mindful and attentive she is to all of my medical needs, always going above and beyond to ensure I’m comfortable and well cared for. Her compassion and dedication mean the world to me, and I genuinely appreciate having such a supportive and reliable presence in my daily life.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in East Riding of Yorkshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Amy G.North Yorkshire · 3 years caring“I have worked with people living with dementia, Parkinson's, learning disabilities, anxiety and depression, among other conditions, and I am comfortable with personal care, moving and handling, and the practical side of a visit too, from medication reminders…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Oscar Panashe D.York · 3 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, learning disabilities, anxiety and depression, among other conditions, and while I'm not nurse trained, I've built real hands-on confidence and consistency in this work.”£20.20 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Lorraine L.Kingston upon Hull · 5 years caring“Over five years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS and diabetes, along with helping with washing, dressing, meals and medication.”£19.60 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Sinikiwe Niki F.Hull · 16 years caring“My experience covers a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and arthritis, alongside support with mobility, personal care and everyday tasks like cooking, laundry and medication reminders.”£20 an hourProfile →
Jane L.York · 8 years caring“I support people managing Type 1 diabetes, including APO-Go insulin pumps, and I've cared for clients recovering from stroke, heart disease, orthopaedic injuries and surgery.”£25 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Sinikiwe Niki F.Hull · 16 years caring“Over the years I've worked across community settings, care homes and hospitals, and what I've always enjoyed most is the steady, everyday side of care: sitting down for a proper chat, sharing a meal, or just being good company through the quieter hours.”£20 an hourProfile →
- Jane L.York · 8 years caring“I support people managing Type 1 diabetes, including APO-Go insulin pumps, and I've cared for clients recovering from stroke, heart disease, orthopaedic injuries and surgery.”£25 an hourProfile →
Abel T.Goole · 2 years caring“Day to day, I support people living with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, as well as those recovering from surgery or needing end of life care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Rosemary H.North Yorkshire · 4 years caring“I support people with dementia, physical disabilities, respiratory illness, mobility needs and end of life care, alongside the personal care that goes with it, from bathing and hoist use to catheter care and medication reminders.”£27.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Carissa P.Malton · 4 years caring“Over four years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and end of life care, and what I enjoy most is the kind of ongoing relationship that live-in or regular visiting care allows, getting to know someone properly rather than just…”£19 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in East Riding of Yorkshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Lorraine L.Kingston upon Hull · 5 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visits as well as live-in care around Kingston upon Hull, and I speak both English and Afrikaans.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
- Chukwuanugo O.Scarborough · 5 years caring“Alongside this I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care to people who want steady, dependable support in their own home.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
- Rosemary H.North Yorkshire · 4 years caring“I trained as a nurse, and that grounding has stayed with me through four years of hands-on home care in North Yorkshire, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Lorraine L.Kingston upon Hull · 5 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visits as well as live-in care around Kingston upon Hull, and I speak both English and Afrikaans.”£19.60 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Chukwuanugo O.Scarborough · 5 years caring“Alongside this I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care to people who want steady, dependable support in their own home.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Rosemary H.North Yorkshire · 4 years caring“I trained as a nurse, and that grounding has stayed with me through four years of hands-on home care in North Yorkshire, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£27.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care. She was very warm and understanding from the moment I met her and she was so excited to meet mum. She has been helping me out with the finer details and is always asking how I am too. I'm feeling lucky to have her.”
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 99 live-in carers are based within about two hours of East Riding of Yorkshire.
- A week here costs £1,040 to £1,211 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Lorraine L.Kingston upon Hull · 5 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visits as well as live-in care around Kingston upon Hull, and I speak both English and Afrikaans.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
- Chukwuanugo O.Scarborough · 5 years caring“Alongside this I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care to people who want steady, dependable support in their own home.”£145 a day1 reviewProfile →
Live-in care explainedLive-in care in East Riding of Yorkshire
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in East Riding of Yorkshire
82 of the 109 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 9 of them outstanding, and 27 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 £1,040 to £1,211 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 East Riding of Yorkshire 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 East Riding of Yorkshire
47 home care agencies for older people in East Riding of Yorkshire
14 private carers near East Riding of Yorkshire
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 East Riding of Yorkshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in East Riding of Yorkshire
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 East Riding of Yorkshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in East Riding of Yorkshire ask about the types of care
14 carers within about an hour of East Riding of Yorkshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 125 care homes in East Riding of Yorkshire take older people, 14 of them with nursing and 107 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 125 care homes in East Riding of Yorkshire that take older people, 14 provide nursing. 107 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 East Riding of Yorkshire sets out each route.