Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Hackney, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Hackney charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Hackney
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour23 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour443 carers within about 45 minutes of Hackney
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night27 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,001 to £1,120 a week93 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week2 homes without nursing in Hackney
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week4 nursing homes in Hackney
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Hackney charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Hackney. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Hackney
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.
- 443 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Hackney, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 12 of the 51 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Berite Eshet W.8 years caring“It matters to me that care feels personal rather than routine, and over eight years of hourly and overnight care I have found that small, shared moments make the biggest difference.”£25 an hourProfile →
Adejoke F.London · 16 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Michaela P.London · 2 years caring“I'm based in London and offer hourly visiting care, and over two years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Alzheimer's to Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart disease and cancer.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“She arrived on time was very friendly and nice to chat with and really helped me getting out as I find it very difficult to motivate and go out due to several health problems and very low motivation. I will definitely be meeting up with Aminah on a regular basis. Highly recommended care worker with years of care work experience and very friendly manner. Thank you very much!”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Shadia N.London · 5 years caring“I speak English and Ganda, which sometimes helps put clients and families at ease from the first conversation.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Georgina R.London · 3 years caring“What I enjoy most is the company side of the work. I like sitting down for a proper chat, a game of cards or a puzzle, and I take real care over meals, whether that means cooking something from scratch or just making sure someone eats well and enjoys it.”£19 an hourProfile →
Bintou M.London · 3 years caring“I help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, medication reminders and meals, but I also spent a year supporting people with autism and learning disabilities, arranging outings like bowling and shopping to keep their days lively.”£19 an hourProfile →
“The interaction she gives my mother is incredible, singing, dancing, taking her to groups, on plenty of walks which mum always loves. She keeps mum very active in body and mind which is exactly what we wanted to keep the mum we knew before the dementia coming out, we were not sure we would find someone to do that but we have in Joyce. She is caring and gentle with mum and I could not recommend her highly enough!”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Hackney
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Doris B.London · 10 years caring“Alongside this, I help with the practical side of the day: personal care, medication reminders, laundry and the everyday tasks that keep a home running smoothly.”£30 an hourProfile →
Bolanle Rachael O.London · 6 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, cancer and a range of physical conditions, along with anxiety and depression, and I am equally at ease with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, moving and handling, or simply sitting and…”£19 an hourProfile →
Shelina B.Ilford · 13 years caring“I enjoy cooking with clients, sharing a meal, and simply sitting down for a proper conversation, alongside helping with washing, dressing, medication reminders and mobility.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“When my step-father was dying and not any longer at home she made sure they spoke on the phone. This effort she made still moves me to tears. She understands Dementia and how it affects human beings-how it can make them. She is endlessly patient. My Mother trusted her and found her absence hard to deal with. She could also be trusted with money.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Hackney
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Josceline Valeria D.London · 5 years caring“I've worked in care in London for five years, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, and a wide range of physical and cognitive conditions.”£19 an hourProfile →
Anthony O.London · 3 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, arthritis and many other conditions, and I keep my checks and registrations properly up to date so families know exactly where they stand.”£21.80 an hourProfile →
Josephine K.London · 2 years caring“With two years of professional experience, I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis, respiratory illness and many other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, hoisting, catheter care and…”£20 an hourProfile →
“Maria cared for my elderly aunt from 2017 until she passed away in 2020. My aunt had complex care needs having suffered a stroke which left her paralysed down her right side. She also suffered from dementia. Maria was fabulous with my aunt and enabled her to fulfil her wish of remaining in her own home until she passed away. I cannot recommend Maria highly enough.”
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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Aminah M.London · 14 years caring“I have worked with clients who suffer from dementia, Parkinson's, learning disabilities, disabled, eating disorders mental health etc My hobbies are exercising, going for walks in the park, watching TV, cooking, listening to music and news.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Jackline N.London · 22 years caring“With 22 years in care, I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and a wide range of physical and cognitive conditions, alongside anxiety and depression.”£22 an hourProfile →
Matilda Aku A.London · 2 years caring“Over two years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and diabetes.”£18.70 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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Stephanie E.Greater London · 20 years caring“I once helped a client with severe anxiety get to a hospital appointment she'd been dreading for months, staying close and calm until she was safely seen.”£23.50 an hourProfile →
Jahdel W.Greater London · 18 years caring“I am a compassionate care professional with extensive experience supporting adults in hospital, assisted living, and home care settings.”£21 an hourProfile →
Cornelia T.Greater London · 14 years caring“I have also supported people with hearing and sight loss, arthritis, osteoporosis and recovery after operations or broken bones, so I am used to adapting my approach to what each person actually needs, rather than following a fixed routine.”£22 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Sarah K.“I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, respiratory illness and end of life care, as well as learning disabilities, autism and conditions like anxiety and depression.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Adepeju B.Greater London · 23 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and diabetes, as well as those needing end of life or post operative care.”£30 an hourProfile →
Shumana A.10 years caring“I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, anxiety, depression and end of life care, and I'm comfortable with personal care too, including bathing, dressing, catheter care and help with eating and drinking.”£21 an hourProfile →
“Charity always went above and beyond for all residents Charity would take Nan on holidays day trips and shopping adventures Charity is a fantastic care giver and would definitely recommend her Charity will a always have a place in all my family hearts for all she done for Nan Kind regards Stella bateman”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Hackney
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Kaday S.11 years caring£18 an hourProfile →
Shabana A.London · 22 years caring“I am based in London and offer both hourly visiting care and live-in care, and in that time I have supported families through dementia, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and end of life care.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Ibado S.8 years caring£18 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 93 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Hackney.
- A week here costs £1,001 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Hackney
All 6 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding. 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 £1,001 to £1,120 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 Hackney 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 Hackney
38 home care agencies for older people in Hackney
443 private carers near Hackney
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 Hackney profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Hackney
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 Hackney sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Hackney ask about the types of care
443 carers within about 45 minutes of Hackney offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 6 care homes in Hackney take older people, 4 of them with nursing and 3 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,050 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 6 care homes in Hackney that take older people, 4 provide nursing. 3 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 Hackney sets out each route.