Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Leicestershire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Leicestershire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Leicestershire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour19 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour39 carers within about 45 minutes of Leicestershire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night23 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,036 to £1,225 a week57 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,338 a week104 homes without nursing in Leicestershire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week27 nursing homes in Leicestershire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Leicestershire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Leicestershire. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Leicestershire
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.
- 39 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Leicestershire, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 27 of the 37 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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 →
Odile Laeticia S.Melton · 5 years caring“I am based in Melton and offer hourly visiting care, and over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, poor mobility, low mood and anxiety, deafness and visual impairment, among other things.”£21 an hourProfile →
Mariama J.East Leake · 8 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight care to families around East Leake, and what I enjoy most is helping people hold on to their independence in their own home rather than losing it.”£20 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Inderjeet S.Leicester · 4 years caring“My day to day covers personal care, moving and handling, medication reminders, cooking, laundry and simple companionship, things like a chat, a walk, or just sitting with someone so they feel less alone.”£22 an hourProfile →
Usman T.City of Leicester · 7 years caring“That's the care I try to give: good company alongside the practical support, whether it's cooking together, chatting over tea, or heading out for a walk and a change of scenery.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Heather F.Melton Mowbray · 2 years caring“I also make time for companionship itself, whether that is a game of cards, a proper conversation, or simply sitting with someone, because I think that matters just as much as the physical side of care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Leicestershire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 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 →
Chloe Elizabeth R.Wigston · 5 years caring“I help with bathing, dressing, moving and handling, catheter and colostomy care, medication reminders and wound dressing, as well as cooking, laundry and the general admin that keeps a household running smoothly.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Kirsty W.Coalville · 8 years caring“I have also had training beyond nursing along the way, which has broadened my skills across personal care, medication reminders, mobility support and companionship.”£19 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Leicestershire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Carrie-ann C.Leicester · 5 years caring“It set me on a path into paid support work, and five years on I still bring that same steady, personal touch to the hourly visiting care I offer around Leicester, whatever someone is living with, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, arthritis and declining…”£19 an hourProfile →
Jafet K.Leicester · 5 years caring“I have spent five years supporting people in Leicester with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's disease to stroke recovery and end of life care, offering hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Nyasha B.Market Harborough · 10 years caring“In that time I've cared for people with a huge range of needs, from dementia, stroke and heart disease to arthritis, respiratory illness and cancer.”£18.89 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 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Atish T.Leicester · 7 years caring“I have experience in Stoma care, personal care, peg feeding, nebulizer, dementia care worked with people with Muscular dystrophy, celebral palsy, learning difficulties, stroke patients, cancer patients and have lots more experience.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Tatenda M.Kettering · 6 years caring“Over six years I've supported people in Kettering and the surrounding area through hourly visits and overnight care, helping with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to arthritis, stroke recovery and heart disease.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Mihaela S.Corby · 6 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and those who are bedbound or recovering from surgery, and whatever the task, I try to keep the mood light and the person's dignity firmly at the centre of it.”£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 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Eugene M.Leicester · 17 years caring“I am a Degree qualified and experienced Adult Nurse with experience in community Nursing, Nursing homes, And E, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Diabetes, Rehab and more.”£21.70 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Millie M.Corby · 8 years caring“As a senior on call, I once managed a client's PEG coming out, arriving quickly, liaising with the doctor, delegating tasks to my team and staying with the client through to hospital.”£20.30 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Leicestershire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Faith B.City of Leicester · 16 years caringDoes nights2 reviewsProfile →
Stacy M.23 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Sandra Pomah F.Leicester · 5 years caring“Over the past five years I've built my career around care that genuinely helps people stay comfortable and independent, whether that's for a few hours a week or through the night.”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 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Olumide O.8 years caring£15.70 an hourProfile →
Martina Teresa N.Coalville · 2 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care in Coalville, and speak both English and Irish, which sometimes helps put people at ease from the very first conversation.”£23.50 an hourProfile →
Shupikai Z.20 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.
- 57 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Leicestershire.
- A week here costs £1,036 to £1,225 with our fee included, typically £1,117.
- Of the 30 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 also do live-in care as well as visits.
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.”£150 a dayProfile →
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.”£158 a dayProfile →
Christine K.Loughborough · 20 years caring“I bring that same calm, steady manner into my work as a carer in Loughborough, offering hourly, live-in and overnight care after twenty years in the role.”£150 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Leicestershire
93 of the 121 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 3 of them outstanding, and 28 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,338 a week for a residential place. A live-in carer here costs £1,036 to £1,225 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 Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire
145 home care agencies for older people in Leicestershire
39 private carers near Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Leicestershire ask about the types of care
39 carers within about 45 minutes of Leicestershire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 131 care homes in Leicestershire take older people, 27 of them with nursing and 97 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,117 with our fee included, against a median of £1,338 for a care home place in Leicestershire. 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 131 care homes in Leicestershire that take older people, 27 provide nursing. 97 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 Leicestershire sets out each route.