Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Nottinghamshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Nottinghamshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Nottinghamshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour20 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour35 carers within about 45 minutes of Nottinghamshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night21 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,020 to £1,148 a week36 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,325 a week125 homes without nursing in Nottinghamshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shift£1,375 a week84 nursing homes in Nottinghamshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Nottinghamshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Nottinghamshire. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Nottinghamshire
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.
- 35 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Nottinghamshire, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 29 of the 34 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Gabriela L.Nottingham · 9 years caring£23 an hourProfile →
Jacqueline A.Mansfield · 5 years caring“My dedication to supporting those in need stems from a deep-rooted desire to help people lead independent lives.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“"Veronica has been an excellent live-in carer, bringing dedication, sound experience and gentle consideration to her role with my wife. Thoroughly recommended."”
“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 29 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Oluwatoyin F.Bassetlaw · 7 years caring“Day to day, I put a lot of store by companionship. I like to know what someone enjoys, whether that's a particular hobby, a favourite meal, or simply having someone to talk to, and I build our time together around that.”£23.50 an hourProfile →
Mavis T.Nottingham · 16 years caring“But what I value most is the company itself: cooking a proper meal together, sitting down to eat rather than rushing it, chatting over a cup of tea or just having the television on with someone nearby.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Grace F.Sutton-in-Ashfield · 5 years caring“Over the years, I’ve supported individuals with a wide range of needs — from personal care and companionship to emotional and practical support.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Vani took excellent care of my father, Stan. She actively engaged with him rather than passively just looking after his needs. I would highly recommend her. Dad said they laughed and chatted all day long. She was very professional in terms of his medication, meals and personal care but had a great warmth to her personality. I will be seeking Vani's support in the future.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Nottinghamshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 29 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
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 →
Sandra W.Worksop · 1 years caring“Short visits suit the practical side of care, helping with washing, dressing, medication and meals, while overnight stays let me offer steady, quiet company through the night for someone who needs reassurance that they are not alone.”£20.30 an hourProfile →
Savannah M.Alfreton · 23 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care around Alfreton, and over 23 years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to arthritis, stroke and diabetes, alongside personal care such as bathing, dressing and medication…”£20 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Nottinghamshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 29 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Lauren P.Worksop · 2 years caring“Over two years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and heart disease, alongside conditions like arthritis, respiratory illness and mobility difficulties.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Matilda T.Newark · 3 years caring“I've been working in the industry for over two years and have experience caring for people who have dementia, learning disabilities, anxiety and depression.”£17.50 an hourProfile →
Chima O.Nottingham · 5 years caring“Over five years of support work in Nottingham I've built a fair breadth of experience, supporting people with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, anxiety, depression and physical disabilities.”£21 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 29 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Olumide Olutoye O.Worksop · 4 years caring“I'm based in Worksop and offer hourly and overnight care, with four years spent supporting people with dementia, stroke, learning disabilities, anxiety and depression, among other conditions.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Xolani M.Nottingham · 16 years caring“I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart and respiratory conditions, arthritis, and end of life care, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering from operations, and I am equally comfortable with hoist use, catheter…”£18 an hourProfile →
Eldho J.Nottingham · 4 years caring“My experience covers a wide range of conditions, from stroke, heart disease and epilepsy to diabetes, respiratory illness, cerebral palsy and dementia related impairment, as well as end of life and post operative 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 29 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 →
Sanda Letitia S.Retford · 15 years caring“Alongside that, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, mobility problems and many other conditions, and I am experienced with personal care, medication reminders, hoist and catheter care, and the everyday household tasks that keep a home…”£19.20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Sinthuja G.Nottingham · 2 years caring“My start in care was three months of focused training, followed by over two years as a healthcare support assistant in a hospital setting.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 29 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 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 →
Zukiswa T.Shirebrook · 5 years caring“I have worked in home care for five years, supporting families in Afrikaans and English, and over that time I have built genuine depth across dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and orthopaedic injuries, as well as end…”£20 an hourProfile →
Mercy M.Chesterfield · 8 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes, arthritis and end of life care, and I am comfortable with hands-on tasks like moving and handling, catheter and wound care, alongside the everyday…”£21.90 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Nottinghamshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 29 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 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 29 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Fatoumatta F.Mansfield · 8 years caring£17 an hourProfile →
Debbie D.Nottingham · 6 years caring“That kind of trust has built up over six years of overnight care with families across Nottingham, where I have stayed with several clients for years at a time rather than moving on.”£20 an hourProfile →
Sangeeta H.Nottingham · 4 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care in Nottingham, and over four years I have learned that patience and a warm word matter as much as any task on the list.”£25 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.
- 36 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Nottinghamshire.
- A week here costs £1,020 to £1,148 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 29 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 also do live-in care as well as visits.
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 →
Francisco H.Nottingham · 12 years caring£145 a dayProfile →
Anthony Okwuchukwu O.Nottingham · 5 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Nottingham, and over the years I have supported people through a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as helping people manage…”£145 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Nottinghamshire
158 of the 195 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 11 of them outstanding, and 37 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,325 a week for a residential place and £1,375 for nursing. A live-in carer here costs £1,020 to £1,148 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 Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire
176 home care agencies for older people in Nottinghamshire
35 private carers near Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Nottinghamshire ask about the types of care
35 carers within about 45 minutes of Nottinghamshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 209 care homes in Nottinghamshire take older people, 84 of them with nursing and 148 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 £1,325 for a care home place in Nottinghamshire. 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 209 care homes in Nottinghamshire that take older people, 84 provide nursing. 148 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 Nottinghamshire sets out each route.