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 £20 an hour31 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour61 carers within about 45 minutes of Medway
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night37 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,036 to £1,145 a week53 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.
- 61 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Medway, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 37 of the 54 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 →
Priya V.Gillingham · 2 years caring“Based in Gillingham, I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and I speak both English and Punjabi, which often helps clients feel more at ease talking in their first language.”£19 an hourProfile →
Prisca D.Gravesend · 1 years caring“Based in Gravesend, I offer hourly and overnight visiting care. Over the past year I have supported people with dementia, anxiety, depression, poor mobility and those who are bedbound, as well as respiratory illness and end of life care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Nalini is very kind and caring. She is also very reliable and trustworthy. Nalini will always encourage our Mum with day to day things. She will always manage our Mum’s needs with care and attention to detail and will respond quickly to any problems that arise, whilst communicating with the family. Nalini is always available for changes in care. Highly recommended carer.”
“Mrs Nalini Visited At Short Notice She Was Proactively Professional She Administered My Medications With Advanced Pharmaceutical Knowledge She Gave Health-Care Professional Advice For Future Carers I Was Moved By Her Stupendous Knowledge Of My Health-Care Needs At Such A Short-Notice Her Cleanliness And Hygiene Is Top-Notch FULLY RECOMMENDED PLEASE.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 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 →
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 →
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 →
“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.”
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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 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 →
Rashidat Afolake A.Chatham · 15 years caring“I speak English and Yoruba, which has helped me build an easy rapport with a wide range of clients, and over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, learning disabilities and mental health conditions such as anxiety and…”£20 an hourProfile →
Babatunde L.Rochester · 4 years caring“Much of my day to day work is hands on: helping with washing, dressing, moving and handling, catheter care, and medication reminders, alongside cooking, laundry and everyday admin.”£18.50 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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 write about caring for someone with dementia.
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 →
Carley S.Maidstone · 15 years caring“My approach to caregiving is both empathetic and respectful, as seen in her dedication to a lady with dementia, where she offered comfort simply by listening.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
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 →
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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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 →
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 →
Mary Sol P.Maidstone · 13 years caring“In thirteen years of care work, I've supported people through a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness.”£21.50 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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 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 →
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 →
Eunice. O O.Maidstone · 9 years caring“I'm Unique, based in Maidstone, and I have spent nine years supporting people at home with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and diabetes, as well as those needing end of life care.”£18 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 43 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 →
Cheryl S.Sittingbourne · 20 years caring“I have supported people at the end of life as well as those recovering after surgery or a broken bone, so I try to bring a calm, steady presence whatever the situation calls for.”£22 an hourProfile →
“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.”
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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Mfoniso Joseph E.Gillingham · 2 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
James I.Gravesend · 2 years caring“My working week is usually a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays, and it's the visiting care I enjoy most, the chance to pop in, help someone settle into their day or evening, and actually sit and talk rather than rush off.”Does nightsProfile →
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.”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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Dorcas E.Sittingbourne · 8 years caring“Based in Sittingbourne, I offer hourly and overnight care, and I've supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to diabetes, arthritis and end of life care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Nomusa T.Swanscombe · 20 years caring£18.80 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.
- 53 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Medway.
- A week here costs £1,036 to £1,145 with our fee included, typically £1,111.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 also do live-in care as well as visits.
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 →
Sandra T.Maidstone · 30 years caring“My working week in Maidstone can look quite different from one day to the next, hourly visits, overnight stays or a longer live-in placement, but what I enjoy most is the steady, everyday company: sharing a meal, a chat, or simply sitting with someone while…”£168 a dayProfile →
“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 £1,145 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
61 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
61 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 £1,111 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.