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 hour33 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour961 carers within about 45 minutes of Nottinghamshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night34 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,036 to £1,149 a week40 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.
- 961 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Nottinghamshire, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 49 of the 59 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
John O.Rotherham · 12 years caring£18.80 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 →
Adeola O.Doncaster · 18 years caring“Clients often describe me as calm, friendly and dependable, and that steadiness is something I have worked hard to bring to every home I visit.”£25 an hourProfile →
“Maria has been fantastic in caring for my Dad. She is very friendly, reliable, attentive and really good at her job. She is so cheerful and good with him, they have lovely conversations, and she even helps and encourages him with his exercises. The family would not hesitate at all to recommend Maria to anyone looking for a truly excellent carer.”
“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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Sanda Letitia S.Retford · 15 years caring“Company matters most to me. I like sitting down for a proper chat, sharing a meal I have cooked, or heading out for a walk together, whatever suits the person I am with.”£19.20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Mirembe Masitula B.Derby · 20 years caring“If you'd like a carer who brings both steady experience and genuine warmth into your home, I'd love to hear from you, no pressure at all, just a conversation to see if I might be a good fit.”£19 an hourProfile →
Zukiswa T.Shirebrook · 5 years caring“Day to day that means everything from medication reminders and hoist or catheter care to cooking, laundry and simply keeping someone company.”£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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 42 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 →
Noreen N.Sheffield · 12 years caring“I've been a carer in Sheffield for 12 years, offering hourly visiting care and overnight support, and over that time I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, spinal injuries, motor neurone disease, stroke and many other conditions, alongside personal…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Nicholas O.Sheffield · 5 years caring“I'm confident with hoist transfers, PEG feeding, catheter and colostomy care, wound dressing and nebulisers, and I've supported people through stroke recovery, Parkinson's, spinal injury and end of life care as well as dementia, anxiety and depression.”£18.50 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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 43 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Oluwatoyin F.Bassetlaw · 7 years caring“I speak English and Yoruba, and over the years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, heart disease, epilepsy, anxiety and depression, as well as those with limited mobility or who are bedbound.”£23.50 an hourProfile →
Sandra W.Worksop · 1 years caring“I bring a fair range of hands-on experience, from hoist and catheter care to supporting people with dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's and physical disabilities, so I am comfortable adapting to what a person actually needs day to day.”£20.30 an hourProfile →
Eugenia T C.Doncaster · 10 years caring“Alongside this, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, mobility difficulties and a wide range of other conditions, helping with washing, dressing, medication reminders and moving around safely.”£20 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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 40 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Emmanuel Gbenga O.Doncaster · 2 years caring“I am based in Doncaster and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, with two years of professional experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, physical disabilities and a range of other conditions.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Georgina A.Doncaster · 9 years caring“I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a good many other conditions, alongside the everyday personal care and practical tasks that go with it.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 →
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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 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.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Chantelle C.Doncaster · 25 years caring“I have supported people through dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's, heart disease and end of life care, alongside more everyday conditions like arthritis, diabetes and declining mobility, so I rarely feel out of my depth.”£22 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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 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 →
Rachel D.Derby · 1 years caring“Based in Derby, I offer hourly and overnight care, and in just over a year I've built up experience across a genuinely wide range of conditions, from Parkinson's-type mobility issues and arthritis to anxiety, depression, autism and end of life care.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Maria M.South Kesteven“I speak English and Portuguese, and I'm just as comfortable cooking a meal or keeping a home tidy as I am with more complex, end of life care.”£19.30 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Mercy M.Chesterfield · 8 years caring“That balance of discipline and compassion has stayed with me ever since, through further experience in community care during my nursing training, and into the eight years I have now spent working in home care in Chesterfield, offering both visiting and…”Does nightsProfile →
Ashley C.Chesterfield · 17 years caring“I'm based in Chesterfield and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over 17 years I've worked across hospitals, nursing homes, care homes and people's own homes, which has given me a real feel for what helps someone settle in any setting.”Does nightsProfile →
James M.Doncaster · 15 years caring“I've been doing this work for fifteen years now, offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care, and in that time I've learned that good care is as much about how you turn up as what you do.”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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Francisco H.Nottingham · 12 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
Berita N.Rotherham · 21 years caring“I am based in Rotherham and offer both hourly visiting care and live-in care, and I bring that same steady, hands-on approach to every visit.”£19 an hourProfile →
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…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 40 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Nottinghamshire.
- A week here costs £1,036 to £1,149 with our fee included, typically £1,054.
- Of the 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Newman D.Doncaster · 20 years caring£160 a day3 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Vani N.Doncaster · 3 years caring“I'm currently based in Doncaster, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I'm also working towards my Adult Care Level 3 qualification alongside my three years in the role.”£150 a day1 reviewProfile →
“"Veronica has been an excellent live-in carer, bringing dedication, sound experience and gentle consideration to her role with my wife. Thoroughly recommended."”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Nottinghamshire
159 of the 194 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 12 of them outstanding, and 35 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 £1,036 to £1,149 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
961 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
961 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 £1,054 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.