Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Lincolnshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Lincolnshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Lincolnshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour9 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour12 carers within about an hour of Lincolnshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night7 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,040 to £1,208 a week74 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,055 a week155 homes without nursing in Lincolnshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week67 nursing homes in Lincolnshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Lincolnshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Lincolnshire. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Lincolnshire
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.
- 12 carers are based within about an hour of Lincolnshire, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 11 of the 12 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Emma H.Market Rasen · 8 years caring“I believe the best care is calm, respectful and centred around maintaining independence wherever possible.”£24 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Martin G.Lincoln · 15 years caring“My working week can look quite different from one month to the next: a run of hourly visits for one family, a live-in placement for another, or a stretch of overnight care when someone simply needs to know a familiar face is close by through the night.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Kamal Preet S.Lincoln · 6 years caring“Based in Lincoln, I offer hourly and visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility difficulties.”£21.30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Emma H.Market Rasen · 8 years caring“Whether supporting rehabilitation after injury, providing companionship, or delivering palliative care, I focus on dignity, safety and building trusting relationships with clients and their families.”£24 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Martin G.Lincoln · 15 years caring“Day to day, that means I can turn my hand to cooking, cleaning, medication reminders and genuine companionship, as well as the more technical side of care, all without making a fuss of it.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Kamal Preet S.Lincoln · 6 years caring“That might mean helping with bathing, dressing, medication reminders or moving and handling, but just as important to me is the time spent over a shared meal, a chat about the news or a favourite film, or a gentle walk if someone fancies some fresh air.”£21.30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“Martin was more than a carer, he managed the home and became my uncle's best friend, enriching his life during his last few years. Martin always kept me informed of any significant changes with my uncle, if he was not well or anything I should be made aware of. After a year when my uncle's needs became more difficult with early stage dementia Martin gave me his word he would look after my uncle to the end.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Lincolnshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Martin G.Lincoln · 15 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke, alongside mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar and schizophrenia, and I am equally at home with practical clinical needs…”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Kamal Preet S.Lincoln · 6 years caring“That might mean helping with bathing, dressing, medication reminders or moving and handling, but just as important to me is the time spent over a shared meal, a chat about the news or a favourite film, or a gentle walk if someone fancies some fresh air.”£21.30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Sheila G.Boston · 13 years caring“Alongside that companionship, I am confident with the practical side too, from medication reminders and personal care to mobility support and catheter care, and I have worked with people managing dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and a wide range of other…”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“What truly stands out is how mindful and attentive she is to all of my medical needs, always going above and beyond to ensure I’m comfortable and well cared for. Her compassion and dedication mean the world to me, and I genuinely appreciate having such a supportive and reliable presence in my daily life.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Lincolnshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Emma H.Market Rasen · 8 years caring“I'm an experienced Complex Care Practitioner specialising in spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions, dementia and end-of-life care.”£24 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Martin G.Lincoln · 15 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke, alongside mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar and schizophrenia, and I am equally at home with practical clinical needs…”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Kamal Preet S.Lincoln · 6 years caring“Based in Lincoln, I offer hourly and visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility difficulties.”£21.30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“Magda was always positive and proactive about trying new things to keep dad busy. She also introduced new ideas for keeping dad healthy. The most challenging character trait of my dad is that when he gets confused he can get angry and a little abusive. Anyone would find this very difficult over any length of time as did Magda but she persevered unbelievably to keep dad at home.”
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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Martin G.Lincoln · 15 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke, alongside mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar and schizophrenia, and I am equally at home with practical clinical needs…”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Kamal Preet S.Lincoln · 6 years caring“Based in Lincoln, I offer hourly and visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility difficulties.”£21.30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Sheila G.Boston · 13 years caring“Alongside that companionship, I am confident with the practical side too, from medication reminders and personal care to mobility support and catheter care, and I have worked with people managing dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and a wide range of other…”£18.80 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 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Sheila G.Boston · 13 years caring“Alongside that companionship, I am confident with the practical side too, from medication reminders and personal care to mobility support and catheter care, and I have worked with people managing dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and a wide range of other…”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nadia M.Lincoln · 17 years caring“I'm based in Lincoln and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care, and in that time I've supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility difficulties.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Sonia Marila G.Boston · 5 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care in Boston, and over five years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Laudina C.Boston · 4 years caring“Moving from community care into one-on-one end-of-life support taught me a lot. It asked for a different kind of steadiness, and I found I had it.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Amy H.Metheringham · 10 years caring“I'm also experienced with mobility problems, orthopaedic injuries, hoist use and end of life care, and I'm comfortable helping with eating and drinking, dressing, bathing, toileting and medication reminders.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Hannah P.Lincoln · 8 years caring“Based in Lincoln, I offer hourly visiting care and overnight care, and over the years I've supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes, stroke recovery and end of life care.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Lincolnshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Emma H.Market Rasen · 8 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
- Martin G.Lincoln · 15 years caring“My working week can look quite different from one month to the next: a run of hourly visits for one family, a live-in placement for another, or a stretch of overnight care when someone simply needs to know a familiar face is close by through the night.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
- Kamal Preet S.Lincoln · 6 years caring“Based in Lincoln, I offer hourly and visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility difficulties.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Emma H.Market Rasen · 8 years caring£24 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Martin G.Lincoln · 15 years caring“My working week can look quite different from one month to the next: a run of hourly visits for one family, a live-in placement for another, or a stretch of overnight care when someone simply needs to know a familiar face is close by through the night.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Kamal Preet S.Lincoln · 6 years caring“Based in Lincoln, I offer hourly and visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility difficulties.”£21.30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 74 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Lincolnshire.
- A week here costs £1,040 to £1,208 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 9 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Emma H.Market Rasen · 8 years caring£275 a day1 reviewProfile →
- Martin G.Lincoln · 15 years caring“My working week can look quite different from one month to the next: a run of hourly visits for one family, a live-in placement for another, or a stretch of overnight care when someone simply needs to know a familiar face is close by through the night.”£173 a day1 reviewProfile →
- Kamal Preet S.Lincoln · 6 years caring“Based in Lincoln, I offer hourly and visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility difficulties.”£225 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Lincolnshire
149 of the 201 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 9 of them outstanding, and 52 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,055 a week for a residential place. A live-in carer here costs £1,040 to £1,208 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 Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire
103 home care agencies for older people in Lincolnshire
12 private carers near Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Lincolnshire ask about the types of care
12 carers within about an hour of Lincolnshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 222 care homes in Lincolnshire take older people, 67 of them with nursing and 175 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 a median of £1,055 for a care home place in Lincolnshire. 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 222 care homes in Lincolnshire that take older people, 67 provide nursing. 175 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 Lincolnshire sets out each route.