Every kind of care
Every kind of care in North Yorkshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near North Yorkshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in North Yorkshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £23 an hour6 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour12 carers within about 45 minutes of North Yorkshire
- 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 £1,120 a week13 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week102 homes without nursing in North Yorkshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week62 nursing homes in North Yorkshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near North Yorkshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in North Yorkshire. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in North Yorkshire
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 45 minutes of North Yorkshire, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £22.
- 8 of the 11 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Akaninyene Solomon U.Harrogate · 2 years caring“Cooking and baking are what relax me most, and I enjoy bringing that same energy into my care visits, whether it's putting together a proper meal or just pottering in the kitchen with someone for company.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Emma F.Bedale · 30 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight support, and over the years I've built up experience with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£23 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Luleka Q.York · 2 years caring“What I like most about this work is knowing that getting up in the morning means helping someone else keep their independence, whether that is making sure they are washed, dressed and fed, or simply having a purpose to their day.”£22.70 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Akaninyene Solomon U.Harrogate · 2 years caring“Cooking and baking are what relax me most, and I enjoy bringing that same energy into my care visits, whether it's putting together a proper meal or just pottering in the kitchen with someone for company.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Amy G.North Yorkshire · 3 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across North Yorkshire, and over three years I have found that this steady, everyday companionship often matters as much as any task on a care plan.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in North Yorkshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Luleka Q.York · 2 years caring“In that time I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer and osteoporosis, among other conditions, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, toileting and hoist…”£22.70 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Akaninyene Solomon U.Harrogate · 2 years caring“Alongside this, I support people living with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and diabetes, and I'm comfortable helping with personal care, mobility, medication reminders and the everyday practical tasks, always with a calm…”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Emma F.Bedale · 30 years caring“I'm happy helping with the practical things, washing, dressing, medication reminders, cooking a proper meal, but I put just as much value on sitting down together afterwards, putting the TV or some music on, or getting a card game going.”£23 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in North Yorkshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Akaninyene Solomon U.Harrogate · 2 years caring“Alongside this, I support people living with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and diabetes, and I'm comfortable helping with personal care, mobility, medication reminders and the everyday practical tasks, always with a calm…”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Emma F.Bedale · 30 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight support, and over the years I've built up experience with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£23 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Luleka Q.York · 2 years caring“In that time I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer and osteoporosis, among other conditions, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, toileting and hoist…”£22.70 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Akaninyene Solomon U.Harrogate · 2 years caring“Alongside this, I support people living with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and diabetes, and I'm comfortable helping with personal care, mobility, medication reminders and the everyday practical tasks, always with a calm…”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Emma F.Bedale · 30 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight support, and over the years I've built up experience with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£23 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Luleka Q.York · 2 years caring“In that time I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer and osteoporosis, among other conditions, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, toileting and hoist…”£22.70 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Monika H.Harrogate · 20 years caring“I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart disease and respiratory conditions, as well as those needing help after surgery or with mobility, bathing, dressing, medication and catheter or wound care.”£30 an hourProfile →
Olugbenga A.Ripon · 2 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care in Ripon, and over the past two years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as those recovering from operations or living…”£19 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Emma F.Bedale · 30 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight support, and over the years I've built up experience with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£23 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Claire L.Northallerton · 12 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, traumatic brain injury, autism, learning disabilities and complex respiratory conditions, alongside stroke, Parkinson's, spinal injury and end of life care, among many others.”£30 an hourProfile →
Leonee S.Northallerton · 3 years caring“I'm based in Northallerton and offer hourly and overnight care, and over my three years in this work I've supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to mobility problems, stroke recovery and end of life care.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in North Yorkshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 10 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.
- Akaninyene Solomon U.Harrogate · 2 years caring“I trained as a care support worker because I wanted preparation and reliability to mean something real for the people I look after, and I offer hourly and overnight care around Harrogate.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
- Emma F.Bedale · 30 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight support, and over the years I've built up experience with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Stella B.Knaresborough · 25 years caringDoes 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 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Akaninyene Solomon U.Harrogate · 2 years caring“I trained as a care support worker because I wanted preparation and reliability to mean something real for the people I look after, and I offer hourly and overnight care around Harrogate.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Emma F.Bedale · 30 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight support, and over the years I've built up experience with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£23 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Stella B.Knaresborough · 25 years caring“Professional live in carer is available to provide you with your care needs.”£23 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 13 live-in carers are based within about an hour of North Yorkshire.
- A week here costs £1,040 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 10 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Stella B.Knaresborough · 25 years caring“Professional live in carer is available to provide you with your care needs.”£170 a dayProfile →
Lubica B.Richmond · 8 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Richmond, and over eight years I have worked across care agencies, nursing homes and community settings before building my own self-employed live-in practice.”£160 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in North Yorkshire
130 of the 151 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 5 of them outstanding, and 21 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 £1,040 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 North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire
144 home care agencies for older people in North Yorkshire
12 private carers near North Yorkshire
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 North Yorkshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in North Yorkshire
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 North Yorkshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in North Yorkshire ask about the types of care
12 carers within about 45 minutes of North Yorkshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 164 care homes in North Yorkshire take older people, 62 of them with nursing and 121 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 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 164 care homes in North Yorkshire that take older people, 62 provide nursing. 121 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 North Yorkshire sets out each route.