Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Leicester, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Leicester charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Leicester
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour31 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour3,194 carers within about 45 minutes of Leicester
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night37 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,155 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week65 homes without nursing in Leicester
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week15 nursing homes in Leicester
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Leicester charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Leicester. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Leicester
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.
- 3,194 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Leicester, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 25 of the 57 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Angellah M.Leicester · 18 years caring“I am equally at home with the practical side, whether that is medication reminders, mobility support, personal care or catheter care, and I have experience with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Lindy J.Loughborough · 20 years caring“My name is Lindy, I am passionate about providing person centred care which allows people to remain as independent as they are able within their own home.”£20 an hourProfile →
Heather F.Melton Mowbray · 2 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
“Mary is a really fantastic carer. She has a wealth of experience, Is wonderfully calm and lovely with my 91year old mother. She is sensitive to mums needs and also is able to engages in stimulating conversation with mum when mum signals she is in the mood for it. Mum loves her presence in the house. I couldn’t recommend Mary more highly.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Theresa I.Nuneaton · 5 years caring“Other days it's a proper sit down chat, a shared meal, or a walk together that matters more than anything on a task list.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Chenayi D.Market Harborough · 20 years caring“Cooking and baking are real pleasures of mine, and they often find their way into my work, whether that means preparing a favourite meal or simply pottering about the kitchen with someone for company.”£20.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Cissy N.Leicester · 10 years caring“Over ten years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, anxiety and mobility needs, among many others, helping with bathing, dressing, catheter care and companionship, and I speak English and Swahili.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“I highly recommend Mary as a carer. She is kind, thoughtful, dedicated and professional. She has been so lovely as a live in carer with my dad until his passing at the fine age of 91. She has a lovely sense of humour and is an absolute pleasure to be around. If I was in a similar situation again I would not hesitate to contact her and wish her all the very best for the future.”
“Tino was the most wonderfully rounded, empathetic and intuitive person. He not only developed a great relationship with Neville but also had a great working relationship with our existing carer. The whole thing worked extremely well.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Leicester
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Paula P.Leicester · 7 years caring“I can assist you manage your day-to-day life with dignity and respect, promoting your choice and confidentiality.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Trupti Pranavkumar K.Leicester · 2 years caring“Day to day, I help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, medication reminders and meals, as well as more specialist tasks such as catheter and colostomy care and hoist use.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Shenika G.Leicester · 15 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to spinal injury, stroke and respiratory illness, as well as those needing end of life care or support with mobility and personal care.”£19 an hourProfile →
“Together Earther and I supported her to die at home with great dignity and compassion and him to continue with life. Earther now cares for him at age 93 as his dementia has progressed significantly and as his physical body wanes in its ability. I trust nobody more than Earther to support my friend and we would have only her to care for him, given the choice.”
“If you bump into her in the night on her way to the bathroom she will still inquire how you are and if everything is alright. I would highly recommend Mary but be quick because she is highly sought after.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Leicester
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Maymona A.Leicester · 1 years caring“I am based in Leicester and offer hourly visiting care, and over the past year I have supported people with dementia, learning disabilities, anxiety and physical disabilities, as well as young adults and children.”£18.60 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ismail B.Leicester · 10 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care around Leicester, and over ten years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart disease and diabetes, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with…”£20 an hourProfile →
Christine K.Loughborough · 20 years caring“Alongside this I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis, respiratory illness and a wide range of other conditions, helping with everything from bathing, dressing and medication reminders to catheter care, hoist use and end of life…”£19 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Gertrude Rose S.City of Leicester · 8 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes, arthritis and end of life care, alongside physical and sensory disabilities and mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ikechukwu O.Wigston · 3 years caring“I am just as comfortable supporting someone after a stroke or operation, managing conditions like COPD, Parkinson's or heart disease, or simply sitting with someone at the end of life.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Kehinde A.Leicester · 2 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery or fractures, managing pain from arthritis or osteoporosis, or needing end of life care.”£18 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Saneliso G.Leicester · 18 years caring“In that time I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, alongside longer term conditions like diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis and COPD.”£20.70 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Earther Simomo K.Leicester · 23 years caring“In that time I've cared for people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, multiple sclerosis and cancer, as well as those recovering from surgery or a broken bone, managing arthritis or osteoporosis, or nearing the end…”£19.20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Michelle J.Coventry · 9 years caring“I have been providing hourly and visiting care around Coventry for nine years now, and in that time I have supported people through a huge range of circumstances, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes, heart disease and end of life care.”£19.30 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Aziza A.10 years caring“I also help with end of life care, and with everyday needs like bathing, dressing, medication, meals and moving around safely.”£17 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Dorcas H.Leicester · 14 years caring“L have experience in working with service users with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, challenging behaviour, end of life and many other health conditions.”£23.30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Judith M.Blaby · 26 years caring“I also have experience in palliative care, where I have sat with clients who felt lonely or anxious, offering company and reassurance when it mattered most.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“Juliet was a full time, live in carer for my mother and was integral part of her end of life care. Juliets experience, compassion and kindness was priceless at a really difficult time for us as a family and we we be forever grateful to her for the outstanding care she gave mum,”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Leicester
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Faith B.City of Leicester · 16 years caringDoes nights2 reviewsProfile →
Sukoluhle N.Leicester · 12 years caring“Based in Leicester, I offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and I like to think that variety has taught me to adapt to whatever a family actually needs.”Does nightsProfile →
Justin M.Leicester · 15 years caring“That belief has shaped how I work with clients across Leicester, offering hourly, live-in and overnight care to people managing a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to arthritis, stroke recovery and end of life care.”Does nightsProfile →
“She is the real deal, the real life Mary Poppins that we didn't think existed. She has contributed to all our lives in such a positive way and truly is a huge ray of sunshine in what were very difficult circumstances.”
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Susan N.Coventry · 20 years caring“I mainly prefer to do waking nights but I could do days too. I am fairly flexible and can work weekend nights too at a different ra”£23.80 an hourProfile →
Beata T.Leicester · 7 years caring“With seven years in this line of work, I now offer live-in and overnight care in Leicester, drawing on all those years and places along the way.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Lauren F.Coalville · 12 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 100 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Leicester.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,155 with our fee included, typically £1,085.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Nurse Juliet V.Leicester · 14 years caring£156 a day1 reviewProfile →
Tinotenda C.City of Leicester · 12 years caring“I adapt quickly and comfortably to new environments and household routines — an important strength for live-in care.”£145 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Eugene M.Leicester · 17 years caring£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
“Her prompt availability and composed professionalism immediately instilled a sense of reassurance and support in my father. Her profile accurately reflected her attributes, and she adeptly encouraged my father to engage in tasks beyond his initial limitations, all while ensuring he retained his independence.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Leicester
58 of the 75 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them outstanding, and 17 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 £1,155 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 Leicester 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 Leicester
152 home care agencies for older people in Leicester
3,194 private carers near Leicester
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 Leicester profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Leicester
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 Leicester sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Leicester ask about the types of care
3,194 carers within about 45 minutes of Leicester offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 80 care homes in Leicester take older people, 15 of them with nursing and 61 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,085 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 80 care homes in Leicester that take older people, 15 provide nursing. 61 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 Leicester sets out each route.