Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Hertfordshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Hertfordshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Hertfordshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour25 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour2,730 carers within about 45 minutes of Hertfordshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night35 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,201 a week88 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week109 homes without nursing in Hertfordshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week76 nursing homes in Hertfordshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Hertfordshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Hertfordshire. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Hertfordshire
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.
- 2,730 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Hertfordshire, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 39 of the 55 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Shelley C.Hatfield · 10 years caring“That same steady, unhurried approach carries into my care work, which I have been doing full time in Hatfield for ten years now, visiting clients in their own homes on an hourly basis.”£25 an hourProfile →
Vincent Buchisa C.Stevenage · 15 years caring“My week is built around visiting calls across Stevenage, moving from one home to the next, and the part I enjoy most is the company as much as the care itself.”£32 an hourProfile →
Emmanuel A.Stevenage · 2 years caring“That mix of settings has taught me to read a room quickly, whether someone wants their usual routine kept exactly as it is or just a bit more reassurance on a harder day.”£19 an hourProfile →
“"Rosemary has been providing live-in care for my wife in rotation since 2023. I think very highly of her professionalism, kindness and dedication. Our home runs in a smooth, unflustered way, thanks to her foresight and initiative. Thoroughly recommended."”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Rose Nokuthula M.Hatfield · 13 years caring“My approach prioritizes dignity, independence, and personalized care, including assistance with hygiene, dressing, meals, medication reminders, and outings.”£21.50 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Leala S.Hitchin · 17 years caring“Care has suited me for seventeen years now, and I have stayed in it because I like the steadiness of it, the routines, the conversations, the small things that make someone's day easier.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ndodayesisa S.Stevenage · 20 years caring“My path into care began back in 2008, and fifteen years of nursing since then have grounded me in the basics that matter most: patience, steady hands, and knowing when someone just needs company rather than a task done for them.”£20 an hourProfile →
“I had Lynette V as a carer for my mother. Sadly my mother passed away in October. She was an excellent carer whose care I could not fault. She was always punctual and someone who I could rely on totally. She was always cheerful and looking for ways to stimulate my mother. She became her "friend" and provided best care always. As a senior nursing Sister myself I would recommend as a carer without hesitation.”
“Tabi provided not only excellent physical care but also great companionship to Mum, always attentive and with a calm and relaxed sense of humour, sharing and supporting Mum's love of football and love of family. I wholeheartedly recommend Tabi for any caring position - she is truly exceptional.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Hertfordshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Chengetai Rosemary M.Waltham Abbey · 20 years caring“Day to day this might mean help with washing and dressing, medication reminders, moving and handling, catheter care, or preparing meals, but I try never to let the practical side crowd out the conversation and the company.”£19 an hourProfile →
Linda N.Harlow · 8 years caring“I can help with all aspects personal care and delight domestic duties. Being a mum I know what care is all about.”£20 an hourProfile →
Emmanuel E.Harlow · 5 years caring“I am experienced in providing personal care, medication reminders, mobility support, companionship, meal preparation, laundry and other practical household assistance.”£25 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Hertfordshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Ana Filomena D.Hatfield · 6 years caring“My week in Hatfield moves between hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements, and I enjoy the variety of it, from young adults needing support to older clients living with dementia or recovering from a stroke.”£20 an hourProfile →
Israel Osejie O.Harlow · 2 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and declining mobility, among other conditions, and I adapt my approach to whatever the person in front of me needs rather than sticking to one way of doing things.”£19 an hourProfile →
Grace Kosi D.Enfield · 4 years caring“My experience covers dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, as well as arthritis, osteoporosis and orthopaedic injuries, so I am comfortable with the physical side of care including moving and handling, hoist use and catheter care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Without Rose's kind care, Stephen would not have been able to remain independent for as long as he did. Rose is very responsible, reliable and efficient at her job but she is also a very kind, caring and good person. She treated Stephen with compassion and always preserved his dignity. She is a good communicator and assisted me a great deal in coming to terms with Stephen's mental illness.”
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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Fiona F.Harlow · 20 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, as well as arthritis, osteoporosis and orthopaedic injuries.”£20 an hourProfile →
Abimbola A.Broxbourne · 25 years caring“Seeing their confidence return that day is the kind of moment that has kept me in this work for 25 years, based in Broxbourne and supporting people across a wide range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, arthritis and end of life care.”£21 an hourProfile →
Frederick L.Harlow · 10 years caring“Alongside that companionship I support people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, as well as everyday needs like bathing, medication, mobility and catheter care, but it is the conversation and the shared moments that…”£21.20 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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Fatou D.Harlow · 10 years caring“That decade has taken me through hospitals, work with children with learning disabilities, and years supporting elderly clients, so I've learned to adjust to what each person actually needs rather than working to one method.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Alfred M.Hertford · 15 years caring“I stay alert to small changes: I once noticed a client's breathing had worsened overnight when handover had described him as settled, and getting him to hospital quickly made a real difference.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Lisa H.Hertford · 12 years caring“Alongside this, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis, mobility difficulties and a range of other conditions, helping with washing, dressing, medication reminders and moving around safely.”£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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Sithabile Tabile M.Welwyn · 33 years caring“I am also experienced caring for people with varied and some complex needs such as dementia, stroke, diabetes, mobility problems and end of life care, so practical support sits alongside the company.”£35 an hour5 reviewsProfile →
Emmanuel E.Welwyn Garden City · 8 years caring£24 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
Tolulope S.Harlow · 2 years caring“Over two years I have supported people with dementia, including Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, type 2 diabetes, poor and declining mobility, and bedbound clients, as well as end of life care.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“Graham became very fond of Rose as she was always cheerful and made him smile. Also, Rose helped make my situation so much better. You have to trust those who come into your home and also you have to like them, I trusted Rose and liked her very much. I would have no hesitation in recommending Rose as a professional carer. Mrs Patricia Ames”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Hertfordshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Olivia A.Broxbourne · 13 years caring“I'm based in Broxbourne and have spent over a decade supporting people at home, offering both hourly visits and overnight care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Vongai M.Hatfield · 3 years caring“There is a particular rhythm to a good overnight shift: a last cup of tea, medication checked off, curtains drawn, and a quiet reassurance that someone is close by if needed.”£19 an hourProfile →
Tamunosa A.Broxbourne · 3 years caring£19 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 88 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Hertfordshire.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,201 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Varaidzo Caroline T.Hertford · 14 years caring“I qualified in 2014 and have worked in care ever since, based in Hertford and offering hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Bukunola A.Enfield · 20 years caring£140 a day1 reviewProfile →
Kobina E.Enfield · 3 years caring“I'm Kay, based in Enfield, and over the past three years I have offered hourly, live-in and overnight care, with a particular interest in staying alongside clients for the long haul rather than dipping in and out.”£200 a day2 reviewsProfile →
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%. She communicated to me regularly and got on well with all visiting carers whom she bonded with which showed such gracious team work. The main thing is I felt Tabi had compassion for our mum and appreciated the person she was.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Hertfordshire
120 of the 162 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 9 of them outstanding, and 42 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 £1,015 to £1,201 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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire
295 home care agencies for older people in Hertfordshire
2,730 private carers near Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Hertfordshire ask about the types of care
2,730 carers within about 45 minutes of Hertfordshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 185 care homes in Hertfordshire take older people, 76 of them with nursing and 147 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 185 care homes in Hertfordshire that take older people, 76 provide nursing. 147 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 Hertfordshire sets out each route.