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 £21 an hour24 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour45 carers within about 45 minutes of East Riding of Yorkshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night30 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,040 to £1,176 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.
- 45 carers are based within about 45 minutes of East Riding of Yorkshire, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 30 of the 45 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Clement D.Normanton · 2 years caring£18.80 an hourProfile →
Busayo Samuel O.Grimsby · 3 years caring“Whether someone is bedbound, anxious, or simply needs a hand with washing and dressing, I try to bring a settled, unhurried manner to the visit so it never feels rushed.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Carissa P.Malton · 4 years caring“My week in Malton might include hourly visits, a live-in placement or overnight care, depending on what a family needs.”£19 an hourProfile →
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 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Sekai S.Knottingley · 25 years caring“But what I value most is the company itself, sitting down for a proper chat over a cup of tea, cooking something together, or heading out for a walk if that's what someone fancies.”£26 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Rebecca C.North Lincolnshire · 7 years caring“With a love for cooking, animals, and engaging conversation, I effortlessly connects with clients, ensuring they feel valued and understood.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
James M.Doncaster · 15 years caring“But what I enjoy most is the company itself, the conversations over a cup of tea, a card game, or just sitting with someone during a quiet afternoon.”£21.10 an hourProfile →
“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 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Adeola O.Doncaster · 18 years caring“I help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, hoist and catheter care, medication reminders and meals, but I also make time for the things that make a house feel like home, whether that is a proper conversation, some music, or just sitting together over…”£25 an hourProfile →
Kirsty G.Grimsby · 4 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and arthritis, and I'm comfortable with personal care such as bathing, dressing, hoist use and catheter care, as well as cooking, cleaning and the…”£20 an hourProfile →
Marie C.Grimsby · 8 years caring“I have worked with clients with early onset dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke, deafness, vision impairment, wheelchair assistance, incontinence including catheter and convene care, anxiety and mild depression, manual handling including ceiling hoists, manual…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Elizabeth was a ray of sunshine coming into our lives, always positive and very gentle but persuasive when Dad could be difficult and needed to be guided into whatever every day activity (dressing, washing, eating etc). Elizabeth was reliable, punctual, understanding of Dad's changing needs and willing to spend time with myself to update me on why Dad was as he was, or suggesting options when I was at my wits end.”
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 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Melissa K.Scunthorpe · 7 years caring“I am based in Scunthorpe and offer hourly, visiting and overnight care, and over seven years I have built experience across an unusually wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Emmanuel Gbenga O.Doncaster · 2 years caring“I am based in Doncaster and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, with two years of professional experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, physical disabilities and a range of other conditions.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Georgina A.Doncaster · 9 years caring“I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a good many other conditions, alongside the everyday personal care and practical tasks that go with it.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Leanne helped look after my grandma when she was suffering with dementia. Leanne was a breath of fresh air and very professional covering all aspects of care for my grandma. It was a real pleasure to have leanne care for my grandma and we all fealt that she was in the best care possible. I would highly recommend leanne to anyone who wants the very best care for their loved ones.”
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 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Leanne B.Scotter CP · 12 years caring“Over that time I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, physical disabilities and diabetes, as well as those who are bedbound or facing poor mobility, anxiety or urinary conditions.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Luleka Q.York · 2 years caring“In that time I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer and osteoporosis, among other conditions, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, toileting and hoist…”£22.70 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Stella N.Pontefract · 17 years caring“Over that time I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and heart disease, as well as helping with mobility, wound and catheter care, PEG feeding and hoist use.”£28.50 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 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Elizabeth A.Hull · 10 years caring“In that time I've supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to physical disabilities, sensory loss and mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Dayo O.Armthorpe · 2 years caring“I have worked in hospitals, care homes and as a support worker before moving into self-employed care, and I now offer hourly, visiting and overnight support around Armthorpe, in English and Yoruba.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Robert A.Leeds · 4 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and heart disease, alongside those managing arthritis, osteoporosis and broken bones.”£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 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Ellen B.Castleford · 21 years caring“I can work with clients with: dementia, Alzheimer, MS, physical disabilities, mental health problems, diabetic, learning disabilities, Parkinson's, spinal injuries,stroke, palliative care, end of life etc.”£18 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Jennifer O B.Normanton · 24 years caring“I have years of experiences in people who are going through dementia, Parkinson, stroke, mental health, end of life, cancer and also have specialist training on PEG feed, stoma care, spinal injury, and tracestomy.”£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 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Stella B.Knaresborough · 25 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Amy G.North Yorkshire · 3 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across North Yorkshire, and over three years I have found that this steady, everyday companionship often matters as much as any task on a care plan.”Does nightsProfile →
Eugenia T C.Doncaster · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across Doncaster, and I bring that same steady dedication to every visit.”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 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Temple E.Grimsby · 1 years caring“In my first year as a carer I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and declining mobility, and I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care depending on what suits a family best.”£20 an hourProfile →
Abel T.Goole · 2 years caring“My working week is built around visits and overnight stays, and it's the quieter moments, a shared cup of tea, a chat about the news, that I enjoy most.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Oscar Panashe D.York · 3 years caring“I'm based in York, offering hourly and overnight care, and for the past two years I've been visiting clients in their own homes, building routines they can rely on day after day.”£20.20 an hourProfile →
“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 £1,176 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 36 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 also do live-in care as well as visits.
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 →
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 →
James S.Scunthorpe · 7 years caring£195 a dayProfile →
Live-in care explainedLive-in care in East Riding of Yorkshire
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in East Riding of Yorkshire
81 of the 108 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 £1,176 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
45 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
45 carers within about 45 minutes 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.