Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Hartlepool, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Hartlepool charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Hartlepool
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour26 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour46 carers within about 45 minutes of Hartlepool
- 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£982 to £1,120 a week48 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week13 homes without nursing in Hartlepool
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week8 nursing homes in Hartlepool
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Hartlepool charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Hartlepool. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Hartlepool
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.
- 46 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Hartlepool, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 20 of the 43 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Chinyere I.Middlesbrough · 1 years caring“Based in Middlesbrough, I offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight support.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Babalola B.Stockton-on-Tees · 4 years caring£24.50 an hourProfile →
Monsurat A.Sunderland · 2 years caring£18.80 an hourProfile →
“I need some short notice care. Luckily Alison was available. I needed help with borrowing a wheelchair. I found Alison to be kind, caring helpful concencious. Thank you so much for helping me. Alison is a credit to family friends most of all her self. Alison has a heart of gold and would recommend Alison to any patient / client who needs. Thank you for helping me.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 32 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Amy S.Trimdon Station · 7 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays across Trimdon Station, and it's the company side of care I enjoy most.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Harper Jean W.Seaham · 20 years caring“Alongside the practical side, I enjoy baking, gardening, jigsaws and a good conversation, so there's usually room for something enjoyable in the day as well as the essentials.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Onyekachi O.Thornaby-on-Tees · 5 years caring“Small, meaningful moments matter to me, like the time a client who rarely smiled ended up laughing over a simple cup of tea and a chat.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Amy even pushed me on the beach in a beach wheelchair. I managed to let small baloon off in memory of family and friends who are no longer with us. Amy also pushed me round in the normal wheelchair. I felt really comfortable in Amy's care and will look forward to arranging another visit soon with availability pending.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Hartlepool
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 32 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Kelsey M.Hartlepool · 9 years caring“I am confident with the practical side, including personal care, medication, hoist and catheter care, but I never let the task push out the person.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Revai U.Durham · 20 years caring“I am confident with personal care such as bathing, dressing and moving and handling, and I am also trained in more specialist tasks including PEG feeding, catheter and colostomy care, and hoist use.”£20 an hourProfile →
Taiwo B.Hartlepool · 2 years caring“Day to day this might mean hoist and moving and handling support, help with catheter or colostomy care, wound dressing, or simply sitting down for a proper chat over a cup of tea.”£17.50 an hourProfile →
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night. We would not have been able to get Mum home out of hospital had it not been for such a professional and dedicated person. We thoroughly recommend Petty as a first-class carer.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Hartlepool
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 32 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Asiah N.Hartlepool · 4 years caring“I'm based in Hartlepool and offer hourly and overnight care, with four years of hands-on experience supporting people through conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and mobility challenges, as well as end of life care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Festus I.Sunderland · 6 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and physical disabilities, among other conditions, and I'm comfortable with moving and handling, hoist use and catheter care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Rockson A.Stockton-on-Tees · 5 years caring£20.50 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 32 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Onyekachukwu N.Sunderland · 4 years caring“I spent two years in a nursing home before moving into home care, and over four years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, COPD, arthritis and cancer, as well as those who are bedbound or nearing the end of life.”£19.60 an hourProfile →
Deborah B.Stockton-on-Tees · 4 years caring“Based in Stockton-on-Tees, I offer hourly visiting care and have spent the last four years supporting people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care.”£18.89 an hourProfile →
Grace O.Middlesbrough · 2 years caring“Alongside that, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, mobility difficulties and a range of other conditions, helping with everything from personal care and medication reminders to catheter care and moving and handling, always trying to…”£20 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 32 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
United D.Billingham · 27 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and many other conditions over the years, and I have learnt that staying calm and speaking gently matters just as much in a difficult moment as any practical skill.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Amy Marie A.Durham · 23 years caring“That length of experience means I am comfortable with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as supporting people who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Joseph O.Middlesbrough · 10 years caring“I speak Akan, English, Fante and Ga alongside supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to mobility difficulties and end of life care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 32 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Vetakumisa K.Hartlepool · 5 years caring“I offer hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, and over the years I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, respiratory illness, heart disease and end of life care, among many other conditions.”£18.60 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Ble Bernard W.Stockton-On-Tees · 6 years caring“I've worked with people recovering from operations, living with epilepsy or respiratory illness, and those needing end of life care, and I try to bring calm, unhurried company alongside the hands-on help, whether that's a chat over a cup of tea or simply being…”£21.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Letitia T.Ingleby Barwick · 19 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, as well as those recovering from operations or living with reduced mobility.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Hartlepool
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 32 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.
Rafia R.Stockton-on-Tees · 5 years caring“I am based in Stockton-on-Tees and offer hourly and overnight care, with five years of experience behind me.”Does nightsProfile →
Diana T.Hartlepool · 6 years caring“I am based in Hartlepool and have spent six years since then working as a professional carer, offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”Does nightsProfile →
Olawale O.Stockton-on-Tees · 3 years caring“That mattered one night when a lady I supported fell in the bathroom at midnight. I found her on the floor, called for help and stayed with her until the ambulance arrived.”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 32 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Peter D.Peterlee · 2 years caring“Based in Peterlee, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care. Day to day, I help with the practical things, bathing, dressing, toileting, catheter care, medication reminders and moving and handling, alongside cooking, laundry and general household tasks.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Philip C.Sunderland · 6 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care in Sunderland, and the part I enjoy most is simply being good company.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Miriam I.Seaham · 3 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I like being able to adapt to whatever a person needs, whether that's a few hours of company or a more constant presence through the day and night.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 48 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Hartlepool.
- A week here costs £982 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 32 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Petty Tutsirai C.Newton Aycliffe · 9 years caring£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Maggie S.Middlesbrough · 15 years caring“I offer live-in care in Middlesbrough. I have worked in care for 15 years, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and cancer, among other conditions.”£145 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Rose K.Stockton-on-Tees · 22 years caring“My weeks are usually a mix of hourly visits and longer live-in placements, and it is the companionship side of the work I enjoy most, sitting down with a cup of tea, cooking a meal together, or just being there for a proper conversation.”£149 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Hartlepool
19 of the 21 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, and 2 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 £982 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 Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool
9 home care agencies for older people in Hartlepool
46 private carers near Hartlepool
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 Hartlepool profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Hartlepool
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 Hartlepool sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Hartlepool ask about the types of care
46 carers within about 45 minutes of Hartlepool offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 21 care homes in Hartlepool take older people, 8 of them with nursing and 16 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 21 care homes in Hartlepool that take older people, 8 provide nursing. 16 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 Hartlepool sets out each route.