Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Medway, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Medway charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Medway
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour32 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour2,136 carers within about 45 minutes of Medway
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night39 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,036 to £1,143 a week54 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week27 homes without nursing in Medway
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week14 nursing homes in Medway
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Medway charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Medway. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Medway
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.
- 2,136 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Medway, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 37 of the 58 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Debbie K.Greenhithe · 17 years caring“I have worked in care for 15yrs, I started in a special needs school working with pupils with learning difficulties and autism, I needed a new challenge and worked for an agency looking after people in their own homes I built up regular clients which is so…”£20 an hourProfile →
Eunice. O O.Maidstone · 9 years caring“My working week is built around hourly visits and overnight stays, and the part I enjoy most is simply being good company, sharing a meal, having a proper conversation, or just sitting quietly with someone so they feel less alone.”£18 an hourProfile →
Babatunde L.Rochester · 4 years caring“My working week can look quite different depending on what a family needs, from a few hourly visits, to a run of overnight stays, to moving in for a live-in placement.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs. So happy that Theresa's part of our caring team.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Sue-Ellen P.Dartford · 8 years caring“Music and conversation have always been my way in with people. I've found that asking someone about their favourite songs or swapping a few jokes does more to build trust than anything else, and it is something I have leaned on throughout my 8 years in care.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Timothy M.Gravesend · 10 years caring“I think those interests keep me easy company, and companionship is a big part of how I care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Christine O.Chatham · 26 years caring“I am a chatty person and enjoy my job. I will travel up to 5 miles.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Mum has been extremely well looked after and has enjoyed Usha’s company, stimulation and care. Usha has prepared meals which my mum has appreciated and the house is immaculately clean. Usha has also come up with some practical suggestions for improving the quality of mum’s life. We are very pleased that Usha has agreed to extend her period of care over the coming months.”
“Usha rapidly became 'one of the family' and is sorely missed. Her compassion continued well after the sad passing of our elderly mum and I can say that she went 'over and above' what is expected of a carer.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Medway
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Omowumi Saidat L.Gravesend · 10 years caring“My day to day skills include medication reminders, help with dressing and toileting, wound dressing and catheter care, cooking, and general administrative tasks.”£19 an hourProfile →
Eronmwon Gift O.Dartford · 3 years caring“That calm, patient approach is how I work generally, whether it is helping with meals, medication reminders, personal care or simply keeping someone company through the day.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Mary Sol P.Maidstone · 13 years caring“I'm equally comfortable providing end of life care, hoist and catheter care, or wound dressing, and I keep a close eye on medication, mobility and the small daily routines that make a real difference to how safe and comfortable someone feels.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
“Irene was a very kind and empathetic carer who knew just the right words to say to put a smile on my face. She always had a way of encouraging my independence while assisting me at the same time but most of all she respected my privacy. I would be happy to have her again.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Medway
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Jocelyn A.Rochester · 5 years caring“I am used to supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory conditions, as well as arthritis, osteoporosis and declining mobility.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Silpa K.Gravesend · 20 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Gravesend, and over two decades I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, motor neurone disease and many other conditions, alongside those living with anxiety, depression or learning…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Ivan S.Gravesend · 16 years caring“I've been caring professionally for 16 years, based in Gravesend, offering hourly visiting care and overnight care to people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis, poor mobility and end of life needs, among…”£22 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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Kelechi O.Maidstone · 9 years caring“I'm experienced with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, epilepsy and diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, as well as learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions.”£22 an hourProfile →
Gideon O.Dartford · 5 years caring“Over five years of working with families across Dartford, I've supported people through some of the toughest stages of illness and recovery, from helping someone regain confidence after a stroke to sitting quietly with a family during end of life care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Juliet Sebastian K.Gravesend · 18 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care, and I have supported people with a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and end of life care.”£22 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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Annah M.Gravesend · 15 years caring“Whether someone needs support recovering after surgery, managing a long term condition like MS or COPD, or simply company and conversation over a card game, I try to bring a calm and steady presence into their day.”£20 an hourProfile →
Cheryl S.Sittingbourne · 20 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visits around Sittingbourne, and over the years I have built up experience with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to diabetes, epilepsy and mental health needs such as anxiety, depression…”£22 an hourProfile →
Kunle Philip O.Chatham · 21 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, respiratory illness and physical disabilities, as well as those with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.”£22 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Sharon B.Gillingham · 2 years caring“I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, and I'm used to adapting to what each person needs on the day.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Cosman M.Gravesend · 5 years caring“Over five years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, as well as learning disabilities and autism.”£19.30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Carley S.Maidstone · 15 years caring“In challenging situations, such as with palliative care clients, I have gone above and beyond, spending nights at their side to ensure they feel surrounded by love and warmth.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“She was more than just a nurse to grammie, she was her friend. Kerry always went the extra mile to take care of my grandma in her final days, including consoling me when I couldnt be there. She has a passion for what she does, and I dont think we could have asked for a better carer”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Medway
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 40 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Rashidat Afolake A.Chatham · 15 years caring“My name is Fola, and I have spent 15 years working as a carer, based in Chatham and offering hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£20 an hourProfile →
Faith Queen I.Gravesend · 3 years caring“I have always been steady under pressure, and that calm, disciplined approach is what has shaped my three years in care work, based in Gravesend offering hourly, visiting and overnight support.”£18 an hourProfile →
Collins U.Gravesend · 4 years caring“That same steadiness carries into my work as a carer in Gravesend, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£21.60 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 54 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Medway.
- A week here costs £1,036 to £1,143 with our fee included, typically £1,110.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Theresa L.Greenhithe · 17 years caring£160 a day3 reviewsProfile →
Francisca Eva A.Rochester · 20 years caring“Based in Rochester, I offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight support, with experience covering COPD, asthma, heart disease, ME/CFS and post-operative recovery, as well as supporting children.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Irene N.Gillingham · 3 years caring“I am based in Gillingham and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, having returned to this work after having my own baby and learning to balance family life with a job I care deeply about.”£160 a day2 reviewsProfile →
“I want to put on record what I said to you several times since you came to provide 24 hour live in support for us. If the care business were an Olympic sport there's no doubt you would be a gold-medal champion. Your kindness, patience and sheer professionalism are absolutely outstanding. we shall be forever grateful yo you Chris”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Medway
24 of the 37 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, and 13 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 £1,036 to £1,143 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 Medway 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 Medway
95 home care agencies for older people in Medway
2,136 private carers near Medway
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 Medway profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Medway
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 Medway sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Medway ask about the types of care
2,136 carers within about 45 minutes of Medway offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 41 care homes in Medway take older people, 14 of them with nursing and 31 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,110 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 41 care homes in Medway that take older people, 14 provide nursing. 31 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 Medway sets out each route.