Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Nottingham, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Nottingham charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Nottingham
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour34 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour74 carers within about 45 minutes of Nottingham
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night43 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,190 a week90 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week39 homes without nursing in Nottingham
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week20 nursing homes in Nottingham
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Nottingham charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Nottingham. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Nottingham
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.
- 74 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Nottingham, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 31 of the 59 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Nataki G.Derby · 15 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care across Derby, and my week might involve a short visit one day and a full night's stay the next.”£20.80 an hourProfile →
Soneni S.Derby · 10 years caring“Those shared activities matter to me as much as the practical side of care, because they are what turn a visit into a genuine connection.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Savannah M.Alfreton · 23 years caring“Families often tell me I have a calm, steady way about me, the sort of presence that puts people at ease from the first visit.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Ernest is an amazing professional carer who delivers care from the heart.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Briget B.Nottingham · 4 years caring“For me, care is as much about company as it is about tasks. I enjoy cooking a meal together, chatting over a card game, or simply sitting and talking things through, alongside help with washing, dressing, medication or mobility.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Anthony Okwuchukwu O.Nottingham · 5 years caring“I also value the quieter side of the job, sitting and talking, sharing a favourite programme or some music, and just being good company.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Christine K.Loughborough · 20 years caring“Companionship is at the heart of how I work. I like to share a proper conversation over a home-cooked meal, potter through a crossword together, or simply sit and watch a favourite programme with someone who fancies the company.”£19 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Nottingham
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 40 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Grace F.Sutton-in-Ashfield · 5 years caring“I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a genuine passion for supporting others to live with dignity, comfort, and independence.”£20 an hourProfile →
Oluwatosin A.North East Derbyshire · 2 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and poor mobility, and I am comfortable with personal care, medication reminders and moving and handling.”£18 an hourProfile →
Sophie N.Derby · 16 years caring“My experience includes supporting people with their day-to-day routines, personal care, medication management, companionship, accessing the community, appointments, shopping, activities, maintaining independence and achieving personal goals.”£22 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Nottingham
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Tokozani D.Nottingham · 6 years caring“In elderly care I look after individuals with mainly dementia and dementia related sickness or disabilities.”£20 an hourProfile →
Dawn R.Nottingham · 6 years caring“I specialise in dementia care and end of life care. I have completed the care certificate and additional qualifications for end of life care and dementia care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ali Hajara Z.Nottingham · 3 years caring“Day to day, that experience covers a wide range, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to mobility support, medication reminders, personal care and end of life care.”£18.89 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 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Mavis T.Nottingham · 16 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly visits, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and heart disease, as well as helping with bathing, dressing, moving…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Iram Z.Nottingham · 13 years caring“I have looked after people with Dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Surgical procedures, Mental health disorders, Palliative and End of life care.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Emily S.Nottingham · 10 years caring“I support people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as anxiety and depression, and day to day that might mean help with washing and dressing, moving and handling, catheter care,…”£20 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 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Ernest C.Chesterfield · 18 years caring“I once accompanied a district nurse on a home visit the day after a patient had been discharged from hospital.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ejiroghene A.Nottingham · 3 years caring“My experience covers a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and poor mobility, and I'm confident with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, catheter care and hoist use.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Rachel D.Derby · 1 years caring“One visit might mean helping someone manage their medication and get dressed comfortably, the next might be an overnight stay supporting someone recovering from a stroke or living with dementia.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Nelly L.Mansfield · 4 years caring“I have experience supporting people with dementia, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, mobility difficulties and end of life care, among other conditions, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and toileting to catheter…”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Sinthuja G.Nottingham · 2 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and heart conditions, among others, and I am comfortable with end of life care too.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Rose J.Derby · 30 years caring“I have supported people with a huge range of conditions over the years, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes, stroke recovery and end of life care, alongside everyday help with washing, meals, medication and housework.”£20.50 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Nottingham
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 43 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 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 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 44 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Francisco H.Nottingham · 12 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
Precious S.Derby · 20 years caring“My days are usually built around hourly visits and overnight stays, and it's the companionship side of the work I enjoy most, sitting down for a proper chat, sharing a meal, or heading out together if a client fancies some fresh air.”£23 an hourProfile →
Fatoumatta F.Mansfield · 8 years caring£17 an hourProfile →
“Fatmabibi has been amazing with the rehabilitation of mum after being in hospital and then respite care. She has got her to eat and walk again and to become more independent. Her knowledge on mums condition is valued and we will miss her dearly.”
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 90 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Nottingham.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,190 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Ebila E.Nottingham · 3 years caring£140 a day1 reviewProfile →
Adetumi B.Nottingham · 2 years caring“Some days I am popping in for an hourly visit, other times I am staying overnight or moving into a live-in role for a stretch.”£177 a day1 reviewProfile →
Mirembe Masitula B.Derby · 20 years caring“Over 20 years I've built that into a career based in Derby, offering hourly, live-in and overnight care to people with a huge range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to anxiety, depression and physical disabilities.”£160 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Nottingham
41 of the 55 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 7 of them outstanding, and 14 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 £1,015 to £1,190 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham
127 home care agencies for older people in Nottingham
74 private carers near Nottingham
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 Nottingham profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Nottingham
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 Nottingham sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Nottingham ask about the types of care
74 carers within about 45 minutes of Nottingham offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 59 care homes in Nottingham take older people, 20 of them with nursing and 37 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 59 care homes in Nottingham that take older people, 20 provide nursing. 37 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 Nottingham sets out each route.