Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Norfolk, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Norfolk charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Norfolk
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour23 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour37 carers within about 45 minutes of Norfolk
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night19 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,037 to £1,183 a week31 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,000 a week200 homes without nursing in Norfolk
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week56 nursing homes in Norfolk
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Norfolk charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Norfolk. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Norfolk
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.
- 37 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Norfolk, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 23 of the 36 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Aisha S.Ely · 6 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Liz L.Bungay · 15 years caring£20.60 an hourProfile →
Lovyn N.Wymondham · 1 years caring“I’m motivated to help others live independently and can provide assistance with things like dressing, bathing, and medication reminders.”£22.40 an hourProfile →
“Mum took to Alexandra straight away due, I'm sure, to her gentle and positive nature and kind, patient approach. Alexandra always coped with the challenges that surfaced as a result of Mum's condition, and always went the extra mile to meet her needs. An excellent carer.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Dawn A.Lowestoft · 20 years caring“Having me as your carer means someone who can step confidently into most situations, whether that is helping with mobility after a fall, supporting a person living with anxiety or depression, or simply sitting down for a chat and a board game.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Heidi B.Norwich · 9 years caring“The small things, a proper conversation, a shared pot of tea, remembering how someone takes their toast, are what make a visit worthwhile, and they're the moments I still look forward to most.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Joy O.Wymondham · 5 years caring“I am just as happy sitting down for a proper conversation or a bit of company in front of the television, because I know care is about more than tasks.”£19.60 an hourProfile →
“I would not book anything away unless I knew that she was available to look after George. Sithembiso is very professional and caring; I knew that George was in the best hands when I went away. He was not the easiest person to look after either. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone as she is an excellent carer.”
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home. She treated them with the upmost respect while being interested in who they were as people and I really can't thank her enough.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Norfolk
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Ife Oluwa Rachael O.Norwich · 2 years caring“That might mean help with washing and dressing, moving and handling, catheter care, or simply preparing a meal and sitting down together for some company.”£19 an hourProfile →
Eloise B.Beccles · 13 years caring“My daily work covers washing, dressing, moving and handling, hoist use, catheter and colostomy care, medication reminders, and help with eating and drinking.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Mercedes T.Great Yarmouth · 2 years caring“I have two years of experience supporting people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, diabetes, arthritis, poor mobility and more, along with everyday help like washing, dressing, medication and cooking.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Norfolk
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Nuno V.Thetford · 6 years caring“My experience spans dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, diabetes, arthritis, respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, along with support after operations or fractures and for people who are bedbound or losing mobility.”£20 an hourProfile →
Soraya F.Norwich · 6 years caring“I am based in Norwich and offer hourly and overnight care, with six years of experience supporting people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, as well as end of life care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Marian N.Dereham · 6 years caring“I have been a carer and support worker for 5 years, in that time I have been lucky enough to work with some extraordinary people, supporting them to live fulfilling lives in old age, and different conditions such as Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Palleative…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Sinem H.Norwich · 10 years caring“It's given me a steady, practical approach to conditions such as dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as end of life care, so families know I understand what's happening and why it matters.”£30 an hourProfile →
Sally S.Newmarket · 12 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and spinal injuries, among many other conditions.”£20 an hourProfile →
Amanda M.King's Lynn · 5 years caring“I'm based in King's Lynn and offer hourly visiting care, with five years' experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, as well as helping with washing, dressing, medication and meals.”£19 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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Alexandra H.Bungay · 15 years caring£30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Szvetlana M.Norwich · 8 years caring“Over eight years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and conditions like COPD, osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis, as well as those needing end of life care or support after surgery.”£19.20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Rafail N.Norwich · 15 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and conditions affecting mobility, along with anxiety and low mood.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Ayoola A.Norwich · 4 years caring“I support people living with dementia, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and a range of other conditions, as well as those needing end of life care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Sally H.Ely · 20 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from arthritis and MS to heart disease, stroke recovery and end of life care, and I offer visiting, live-in and overnight care.”£25 an hourProfile →
Thanh Nguyet D.Attleborough · 12 years caring“I have supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, diabetes and heart disease, as well as end of life care, so I am comfortable adapting to whatever a visit needs.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Norfolk
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Tibor V.Norwich · 4 years caring“My week is usually a mix of visiting care and overnight stays around Norwich, moving between clients whose needs are quite different from one another, which suits me well as I like adapting to what each household actually needs rather than following one fixed…”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Louise H.Bungay · 15 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Beverley H.Norwich · 8 years caring“My week can look quite different from one client to the next, as I offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight support across Norwich, but what I enjoy most is the steady, reassuring kind of care that comes from really getting to know someone.”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 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Amanda B.Dereham · 18 years caring£30 an hourProfile →
Sydney N.Bury St. Edmunds · 5 years caring“My week can look quite varied, from a few hours here and there to overnight stays and full live-in support, and what I enjoy most is the steady, practical side of care, the kind where you get properly stuck into someone's day and make it easier.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Glen P.Lowestoft · 2 years caring£22 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 31 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Norfolk.
- A week here costs £1,037 to £1,183 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 31 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Ana Cristina Rensburg M.Lowestoft · 10 years caring“My working week in Lowestoft can look quite different from one day to the next: a few hours here to help someone get washed and dressed, a full night watching over a client who needs reassurance, or a longer live-in stretch when a family needs steady, round…”£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
Jonathan E.Wisbech · 22 years caring“Twenty two years on, I'm still doing it, now offering hourly and live-in care around Wisbech, and that early start taught me how much the small, everyday moments matter to someone's wellbeing.”£148 a day1 reviewProfile →
Ruby N.Broadland · 20 years caring“I'm based in Broadland and have worked in care for twenty years, offering both hourly visits and live-in support.”£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Norfolk
152 of the 236 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 14 of them outstanding, and 84 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,000 a week for a residential place. A live-in carer here costs £1,037 to £1,183 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk
165 home care agencies for older people in Norfolk
37 private carers near Norfolk
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 Norfolk profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Norfolk
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 Norfolk sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Norfolk ask about the types of care
37 carers within about 45 minutes of Norfolk offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 256 care homes in Norfolk take older people, 56 of them with nursing and 182 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 a median of £1,000 for a care home place in Norfolk. 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 256 care homes in Norfolk that take older people, 56 provide nursing. 182 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 Norfolk sets out each route.