Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Manchester, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Manchester charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Manchester
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour35 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour1,338 carers within about 45 minutes of Manchester
- 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£987 to £1,120 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week32 homes without nursing in Manchester
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week30 nursing homes in Manchester
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Manchester charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Manchester. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Manchester
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.
- 1,338 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Manchester, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 36 of the 59 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Chukwudi O.Manchester · 4 years caring£18.50 an hourProfile →
Oluwabukola J.Manchester · 13 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Olugbolahan S.Manchester · 1 years caring“I speak English and Yoruba, which helps me connect with a wider range of people, and I'm based in Manchester, offering hourly visits, live-in and overnight care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“She's worked as a primary senior carer for us for a few years and my parents say shes absolutely brilliant and has become part of the family now. She is truly wonderful and I can't thank her enough. Very caring person.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Leanne C.15 years caring“I have various hobbies and interests, finding it easy to strike conversation and engage with all age groups and ethnic backgrounds.”£17.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Veronika B.Manchester · 6 years caring“Some visits call for quiet companionship and a steady hand with bathing or dressing, others need real technical care such as hoist transfers, catheter care or supporting someone who is bedbound, and I am equally comfortable with both.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Rebecca L.Manchester · 4 years caring“The part I enjoy most is the company itself, sitting down for a cup of tea, sharing a meal, or chatting about what is on the television that evening.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“When my father passed away she was very compassionate with mom and was so supportive and kind. Mom regarded her as her best friend and felt safe in her company. When mom was poorly she gave her support & love beyond her duty as her carer. Portia has a kind nature and very experienced as a carer. She is a lovely cook and prepared lovely meals for my parents.”
“I needed help with shopping in tesco. I needed the wheelchair and trolley with built in seat. So glad I had Veronica to help me. I found Veronica to be kind caring heart of gold. Veronica is a credit to the caring industry and a lovely person and will look forward to many more visits.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Manchester
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Uche O.Manchester · 19 years caring“Day to day, I am comfortable with the practical side of care: washing, dressing, moving and handling, hoist use, catheter and colostomy care, PEG feeding and nebuliser support, as well as tracheostomy care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Bridgette S.Manchester · 10 years caring“I speak English and French, and I bring the same calm, patient approach to personal care, whether that is help with washing and dressing, medication reminders, or supporting someone who is bedbound.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Loveth S.Manchester · 9 years caring“My day to day work covers bathing, dressing, catheter care, moving and handling, medication reminders and cooking, alongside plenty of simple companionship.”£19 an hourProfile →
“I needed help in Asda, I found Any to be kind caring with heart of gold. I had assistance with eating and drinking and shopping. Nothing was too much trouble for Amy. To sum up Amy is a absolute credit to family friends clients and most of all her self. Amy is a 1 in a million carer and looking forward to future visits that I have booked on here.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Manchester
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 43 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Amy-Jayne F.Salford · 10 years caring“I have experience with a range of care needs, including dementia, learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Christian I.Manchester · 18 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care, and I take real pride in never having missed a shift once I have committed to it.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Catherine A.Manchester · 20 years caring“I bring that same energy to the hourly visiting care I offer around Manchester, supporting people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, alongside help with medication reminders, dressing, cooking, laundry and the…”£25 an hourProfile →
“She goes above and beyond to make things comfortable and easier for both her client and the family. She has a wealth of knowledge and is incredibly hard working, we will always be grateful to her. If Camille is successful in her appointment with you you will not regret it. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions”
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 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 42 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Tandiwe M.Manchester · 33 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to spinal injury, cancer and end of life care.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Emmanuel M.Manchester · 7 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and have supported people with a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and respiratory illness, alongside more everyday needs like mobility, bathing and medication…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Salmah A.Manchester · 10 years caring“Over ten years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including the different types of dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer and end of life care, as well as those living with reduced mobility or who are…”£28 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 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Camille F.Manchester · 25 years caring“Over the years I've worked alongside people managing dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and many other conditions, always trying to see the person first and shape my care around what matters to them.”£19.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Hannah A.Manchester · 3 years caring“I'm based in Manchester and offer hourly visiting care, with three years of experience supporting people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, multiple sclerosis and mobility difficulties, alongside day to day help…”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Humaira K.Manchester · 9 years caring“Over nine years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as those recovering from strokes or orthopaedic injuries, living with respiratory illness or needing end of life care.”£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 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Alice M.Tameside · 24 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, alongside conditions like COPD, diabetes, osteoporosis and learning disabilities.”£19.20 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Sikiru Michael A.Manchester · 2 years caring“I've supported people managing conditions ranging from Parkinson's and stroke to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, so I'm comfortable adapting to different needs.”£18.89 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Nathaniel O.Manchester · 15 years caring“I'm based in Manchester and offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight support, and over 15 years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to mobility difficulties and end of life care.”£25 an hourProfile →
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional. l would recommend her anytime.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Manchester
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 50 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.
Nagalohith M.Manchester · 5 years caringDoes nights2 reviewsProfile →
Rina O.Stockport · 3 years caring“I am available for work on an hourly, overnight or live-in basis. If you would like to get in touch with me, please do not hesitate to do so.”Does nightsProfile →
Alina K.Manchester · 12 years caring“I am based in Manchester, offering hourly visits and overnight care, and over twelve years I have built on my training as both a support worker and a nurse to support people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to diabetes,…”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 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Aisha Momodu S.Manchester · 10 years caring“My name is Aish, I was born in Africa, but I have lived in England for 22year I have two sisters and a brother, I am the youngest, my family and two sisters live in London, I live in Manchester I and my sisters a brother we had a happy childhood, and we are a…”£20 an hourProfile →
Kaddy D.Manchester · 8 years caring“I'm based in Manchester and offer hourly, visiting and overnight care, and over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and arthritis, as well as those managing anxiety, depression or the after effects of surgery.”£19 an hourProfile →
Maria N.Manchester · 6 years caring“I am based in Manchester, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I speak both English and Polish, which sometimes helps families feel that bit more at ease.”£18 an hourProfile →
“She is an exemplary carer, she is knowledgable empathetic and very respectful in the home. She cooks nutritious tasty meals to encourage food intake. Camille is the only person I would fully trust to take care of my parents and live in our home. I would recommend Camille without hesitation.”
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 Manchester.
- A week here costs £987 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Cassius M.Manchester · 23 years caring£180 a dayProfile →
Collins B.Ashton-under-Lyne · 4 years caring“I'm Eberhard, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, and over four years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes and mobility difficulties, through hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”£135 a dayProfile →
Beatrice J.Manchester · 10 years caring“I've spent ten years working as a carer in Manchester, offering hourly visits, live-in care and overnight support to people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to physical disabilities and mental health conditions like anxiety and…”£140 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Manchester
44 of the 54 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 3 of them outstanding, and 10 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 £987 to £1,120 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 Manchester 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 Manchester
105 home care agencies for older people in Manchester
1,338 private carers near Manchester
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 Manchester profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Manchester
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 Manchester sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Manchester ask about the types of care
1,338 carers within about 45 minutes of Manchester offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 62 care homes in Manchester take older people, 30 of them with nursing and 34 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 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 62 care homes in Manchester that take older people, 30 provide nursing. 34 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 Manchester sets out each route.