Every kind of care
Every kind of care in East Sussex, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near East Sussex charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in East Sussex
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour29 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour936 carers within about 45 minutes of East Sussex
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night26 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,060 to £1,239 a week14 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,280 a week150 homes without nursing in East Sussex
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week77 nursing homes in East Sussex
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near East Sussex charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in East Sussex. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in East Sussex
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.
- 936 carers are based within about 45 minutes of East Sussex, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 34 of the 54 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Ashwin S.Eastbourne · 6 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
Alen Tafadzwa C.Seaford · 19 years caring“A daughter once wrote to tell me how much calmer and happier her mum had become since I started visiting, and that mattered more to me than I can easily say.”£21.20 an hourProfile →
Georgios L.Shoreham-by-Sea · 8 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Maria has looked after my mother for 18 months I can’t praise her enough she brilliant,nothing is ever to much trouble Maria is so easy to get on with,she said to me when I first met her she would look after my mum as if she was her mother and she does,so kind and patient with her,we are so lucky to have her she’s worth her weight in gold”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Shani M.St. Leonards-on-Sea · 15 years caring“I also cook, clean, manage laundry and sit with people over cards or a chat, because company matters just as much as the practical side.”£22 an hourProfile →
Gail P.Tonbridge · 20 years caring“Twenty years of visiting people in their own homes has taught me that a cup of tea and a proper conversation can matter as much as any task on the list.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ronald S.Haywards Heath · 7 years caring“What I enjoy most is the company side of the job. Sitting down for a proper conversation, cooking a meal together, a game of cards or simply having someone to share the day with can matter as much as any task on a rota.”£19 an hourProfile →
“She got straight down on my dad's lounge floor at my dad's level and spoke to him with a tone that was reassuring but not at all patronizing - and I knew that was exactly what my dad needed to feel more in control of his life again. Cath exuded confidence and compassion. It was immediately obvious that she was very knowledgeable about catheters and lots of other areas of nursing too.”
“Maxine is a kind, competent and capable carer. She always goes the extra mile and practices holistic care. Mum is at ease with her and I feel at peace knowing that Mum is receiving Maxine's care.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in East Sussex
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Maxine L.Romney Marsh · 22 years caring“If you need a home carer who can provide assistance with eating, dressing, moving and handling, bathing, and medication reminders, get in touch with me – I’d be happy to help.”£22.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Jennifer C.Ashford · 10 years caring“Alongside this I help with the practical side of the day, from washing, dressing and toileting to medication reminders, moving around safely, and keeping the home clean and in order.”£19 an hourProfile →
Prisca C.Winchelsea · 19 years caring“My experience runs across a wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, and I am confident with hands-on tasks such as hoist use, catheter care, moving and handling, and helping with…”£20 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in East Sussex
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Margaret K.St. Leonards-on-Sea · 10 years caring“Leonards-on-Sea, and over the years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as those needing end of life care.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Ivan S.Gravesend · 16 years caring“I've been caring professionally for 16 years, based in Gravesend, offering hourly visiting care and overnight care to people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis, poor mobility and end of life needs, among…”£22 an hourProfile →
Kelechi O.Maidstone · 9 years caring“I'm experienced with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, epilepsy and diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, as well as learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions.”£22 an hourProfile →
“Annette is a most compassionate CARER. She listened intently to my description of my mothers needs and her own feedback to me was also most helpful. We asked Annette to do “night duty” twice a week to relieve the 24/7 CARER as my mother was waking throughout the night, sometimes in some state of confusion. Her kindness and patience was exactly what we needed.”
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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Maria G.Wealden · 32 years caring“Alongside that I'm comfortable with the practical side of care too, from bathing, dressing and medication reminders to catheter and colostomy care, and I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, stroke and…”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Donna P.Ashford · 40 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from rheumatoid arthritis and MS to stroke recovery and heart disease, and I never let the practical side crowd out the company itself.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Sunday A.Burgess Hill · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across Burgess Hill, and over ten years I have supported people with a very wide range of needs, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and…”£20.50 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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Jasminka S.Tonbridge · 6 years caring“My background is in healthcare and rehabilitation, and over six years that grounding has shaped how I work: steadily, calmly, and with a clear focus on what each person actually needs.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Phiona N.Mid Sussex · 10 years caring“That's what drew me to this work and what keeps me in it, based in Mid Sussex offering hourly and overnight care to people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life support.”£21 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Beverley H.New Romney · 30 years caring“I've spent thirty years working across hospitals, care homes and community settings, and five years ago I made the move to self-employed care around New Romney, offering hourly visits built around what each household actually needs.”£21 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Joanne H.New Romney · 11 years caring“I have passed every course I have been on from first aid to end of life care.”£22 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Mariam B.Ashford · 15 years caring“I have worked in various care settings, like the NHS, elderly, dementia, Alzheimer’s, learning disability, residential homes, End of life, retirement homes, young adult in care, spinal and brain injury.”£19.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Rachael D.Orpington · 1 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, cancer and mobility problems, and with bedbound and end of life care too.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“She was more than just a nurse to grammie, she was her friend. Kerry always went the extra mile to take care of my grandma in her final days, including consoling me when I couldnt be there. She has a passion for what she does, and I dont think we could have asked for a better carer”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in East Sussex
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Julie H.East Grinstead · 15 years caringDoes nights2 reviewsProfile →
Faith Z.Hove · 18 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care in Hove, and after eighteen years in this work, I have learned that a calm presence matters as much as any task on the list.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Debra S.Lewes · 7 years caring“I offer live-in and overnight care in Lewes, and over seven years in this work I spent one entire stretch, seven years, with a single client, staying alongside them right through to the final stage of their life.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Rachel L.Crawley · 17 years caring“I have vast experience in the care industry; working in care homes with high need clients and day centres for service users with dementia as well as providing respite care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Claire M.Ashford · 4 years caring“My working week can look quite different from one day to the next, an overnight stay here, a few hourly visits there, sometimes a longer live-in placement, but what I enjoy most is the steady kind of care where you really get to know someone and how they like…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Carley S.Maidstone · 15 years caring“In challenging situations, such as with palliative care clients, I have gone above and beyond, spending nights at their side to ensure they feel surrounded by love and warmth.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Annette was fantastic, she looked after my mother for 2 weeks. She is incredibly caring and knows exactly what to do to connect with her and help her out.”
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 14 live-in carers are based within about an hour of East Sussex.
- A week here costs £1,060 to £1,239 with our fee included, typically £1,132.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Annette C.New Romney · 13 years caring“I do cover hourly and short term live ins We can have a chat on the meet and discuss what I maybe able to help you with.”£160 a day8 reviewsProfile →
Kerry C.Sevenoaks · 29 years caring£140 a day3 reviewsProfile →
Halima S.Tonbridge · 10 years caring“Over that time I have cared for people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with conditions like COPD, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.”£140 a day2 reviewsProfile →
“Una felt safe, secure and loved in her time with Debbie which is a gift that I am eternally grateful for. Debbie has many excellent qualifications and what sets her apart from the crowd is her heart, her humour, her caring and her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in East Sussex
172 of the 206 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 2 of them outstanding, and 34 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,280 a week for a residential place. A live-in carer here costs £1,060 to £1,239 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 Sussex 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 Sussex
96 home care agencies for older people in East Sussex
936 private carers near East Sussex
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 Sussex profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in East Sussex
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 Sussex sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in East Sussex ask about the types of care
936 carers within about 45 minutes of East Sussex offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 227 care homes in East Sussex take older people, 77 of them with nursing and 125 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,132 with our fee included, against a median of £1,280 for a care home place in East Sussex. 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 227 care homes in East Sussex that take older people, 77 provide nursing. 125 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 Sussex sets out each route.