Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Lancashire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Lancashire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Lancashire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour29 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour748 carers within about 45 minutes of Lancashire
- 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£1,015 to £1,171 a week31 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,103 a week248 homes without nursing in Lancashire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shift£1,021 a week102 nursing homes in Lancashire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Lancashire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Lancashire. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Lancashire
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.
- 748 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Lancashire, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 40 of the 54 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Craig S.Bolton · 7 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Nicholas W.St. Helens · 2 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements around St Helens, and it is the companionship side of the job I find most rewarding, whether that is sitting down together over a meal, heading out for a walk, or simply having a…”£19 an hourProfile →
Aliya D.Bolton · 11 years caring“I provide hourly and visiting care across Bolton. One client I supported was housebound with severe autism and anxiety, and going outside felt impossible for them.”£19 an hourProfile →
“I needed help with shopping in Tesco, I found Ellie to be kind caring compassionate and punctual and a heart of gold. I felt comfortable in Ellies care. Ellie is a lovely person heart of gold and an absolute credit to the caring industry and Ellies family friends and herself. To sum up I would strongly recommend Ellie for any care work etc.”
“Onyeka was professional, exceptionally friendly and put my Grandmother immediately at ease. Her communication was fantastic from the get go. I would highly recommend.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Jodie D.Preston · 7 years caring“I am just as happy settling in for a card game, a puzzle or a chat as I am managing something more clinical, and I try to bring a calm, unhurried manner to whichever it is.”£22 an hourProfile →
Nasser J.Accrington · 5 years caring“Companionship sits at the heart of what I do.”£22 an hourProfile →
Heather G.Accrington · 15 years caring“Just as often that means sitting down together over a puzzle, a bit of embroidery, or simply a proper conversation and a cup of tea, so the person I am supporting feels like themselves, not a list of needs.”£20.50 an hourProfile →
“Hannah was the first carer we have used via PrimeCarers - and she has been a joy to work with! Her communication to arrange visits etc has been great, she is always punctual and has cared well for my Grandparents for both overnight and daytime care. She is very friendly and a joy to have around. She works hard and looks after both the physical and mental needs of her patients.”
“I needed help with shopping in Sainsbury's. I found Tracy to be kind caring very helpful and punctual and heart of gold. As a patient / client. I felt comfortable in Tracy's care. Thank you so much for helping me and will look forward to seeing Tracy and helping me in new year.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Lancashire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Naseer A.Bolton · 3 years caring“Day to day, this might mean help with washing and dressing, moving and handling, medication reminders, catheter care or cooking a meal, alongside laundry and light housework.”£19 an hourProfile →
Jobi S.Lancaster · 2 years caring“Alongside this I help with the practical side of the day, medication reminders, washing and dressing, moving and handling, and cooking, and I have experience supporting people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and a wide range of other conditions.”£21.30 an hourProfile →
Rebecca C.Preston · 5 years caring“Alongside that I am comfortable with the fuller picture of personal care, from bathing and hoist use to medication reminders and helping around the house.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Thanks to Tracy, Dad was always immaculately dressed and clean, his meals were all home cooked and nutritionally well balanced and his home was always kept really clean and tidy. Tracy is also highly reliable and responsible at administering prescribed medication and attending doctors and hospital appointments. Tracy always goes above and beyond in terms of the care she gives.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Lancashire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Onyeka A.Leyland · 10 years caring“Whether it's helping with bathing, dressing, catheter care or medication reminders, or supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, anxiety, stroke recovery and many other conditions, I like to think clients feel both looked after and at ease with me.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Yasmin Z.Blackburn · 33 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with dementia, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, mobility problems and end of life care, alongside practical help with washing, dressing, medication and meals.”£25 an hourProfile →
Tracey R.Poulton-le-Fylde · 15 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, mobility difficulties, and conditions like diabetes and MS, alongside everyday help with washing, dressing, medication, and meals.”£22 an hourProfile →
“She understands the needs of an elderly person in the early stages of dementia and has treated my mother with great kindness and skill. Idred is proactive and suggests ways that my mother’s care can be improved. She has proved to be completely reliable and I would not hesitate to recommend her for any future care position. She’s great!”
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Jordan H.Chorley · 5 years caring“I have experience with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, respiratory illness, and end of life care, among others, and I care just as much about dignity and independence as I do about getting the practical side right.”£21 an hourProfile →
Safina K.Burnley · 8 years caring“With eight years of experience, I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and a wide range of other conditions, and I speak both English and Pashto.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Victorita F.Preston · 5 years caring“I'm based in Preston and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over five years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care.”£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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Tracy B.Morecambe · 14 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes, arthritis and physical disabilities, among many other conditions, and I'm comfortable with personal care, moving and handling, catheter care, medication reminders and…”£19 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Machema K.Bolton · 20 years caring“I hold a Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, work as a bank healthcare assistant at a local hospital, and have built up 20 years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to diabetes, motor neurone disease,…”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Annamarie B.Blackpool · 8 years caring“Alongside that, I support people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to arthritis, stroke recovery and respiratory illness, and I am comfortable with practical care too, whether that is help with washing and dressing, medication, or…”£22 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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Nadya K.Newton-le-Willows · 35 years caring“I've supported people at the end of life too, and I understand how much reassurance and dignity matter at every stage.”£17 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ellie W.Bury · 3 years caring“I'm based in Bury, offering hourly and overnight care, and over three years I've built up real confidence supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, alongside the everyday practical side…”£18.89 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Ederina C.Blackburn · 15 years caring“Day to day, I help with personal care such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and moving and handling, and I have experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and a wide range of other conditions, including end of life…”£19.39 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Lancashire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 44 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.
Hannah Jayne D.Wigan · 4 years caring“Based in Wigan, I offer hourly and overnight care, and over four years I have found that the two sides of my work, the practical and the emotional, tend to go hand in hand.”Does nights2 reviewsProfile →
Inaune H.Skelmersdale · 2 years caring“My working week is a mix of hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements, and it's the companionship side of the job I enjoy most, whether that's sitting down for a proper chat or getting someone out for a walk.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Diane O.Bolton · 30 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 stays the same is the satisfaction I get from a well cooked meal or a shared game of cards as…”Does nightsProfile →
“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night. He even accompanied Terence to hospital one night when an ambulance had to be called because Terence was experiencing sever chest pains, staying with him until his shift finished.”
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Philippa M.Bolton · 20 years caring“One night I sat with a non-verbal child, watching over his breathing and settling him whenever he stirred, staying alert to the small signs that told me he was comfortable.”£21 an hourProfile →
Lucy S.Borough of Blackpool · 24 years caring“I offer both hourly visits and overnight care, and I fit in quietly around your routines. Away from work I like walking, gardening and decorating, so I understand how much people value their independence and their home just as they like it.”£25 an hourProfile →
Muhammad H.Blackburn · 12 years caring“My day to day work covers hourly visits, live-in care and overnight support, and I have experience with conditions ranging from stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness to cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease and epilepsy.”£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.
- 31 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Lancashire.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,171 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Rodrigo Javier B.Wigan · 22 years caring“My week in Wigan can look quite different from one day to the next: a few hours here, a full night there, sometimes staying as live-in support for longer stretches.”£185 a day1 reviewProfile →
Sheridan W.Preston · 23 years caring£230 a day1 reviewProfile →
Tracy O.Preston · 25 years caring“I have spent 25 years working as a live-in carer, and what has stayed with me most are the quiet moments of trust, like the time a client felt comfortable enough to make a disclosure to me.”£200 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Lancashire
269 of the 325 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 9 of them outstanding, and 56 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,103 a week for a residential place and £1,021 for nursing. A live-in carer here costs £1,015 to £1,171 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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire
228 home care agencies for older people in Lancashire
748 private carers near Lancashire
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 Lancashire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Lancashire
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 Lancashire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Lancashire ask about the types of care
748 carers within about 45 minutes of Lancashire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 350 care homes in Lancashire take older people, 102 of them with nursing and 246 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 a median of £1,103 for a care home place in Lancashire. 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 350 care homes in Lancashire that take older people, 102 provide nursing. 246 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 Lancashire sets out each route.