Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Peterborough, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Peterborough charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Peterborough
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour32 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour54 carers within about 45 minutes of Peterborough
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night37 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,031 to £1,260 a week44 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week16 homes without nursing in Peterborough
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week11 nursing homes in Peterborough
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Peterborough charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Peterborough. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Peterborough
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.
- 54 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Peterborough, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 33 of the 54 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Nomazulu S.Peterborough · 1 years caring“I am based in Peterborough and I love bringing a bit of life into my care visits, whether that is a hand of cards, some music to dance to, or getting the knitting needles out with a client who enjoys it as much as I do.”£18 an hourProfile →
Essa G.South Kesteven · 20 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Pauline N.Kettering · 2 years caring“I offer visiting and overnight care in Kettering, and it is often those quieter moments, checking someone is comfortable, adjusting a pillow, sitting nearby, that matter as much as anything else I do.”£23 an hourProfile →
“Janepher was perfect. She did everything asked of her and more. Very caring, kept the house clean and had some good ideas. Client very happy. I honestly feel lucky to have found her and have already booked her for another visit.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Matthew D.Peterborough · 6 years caring“I'm comfortable with hands-on personal care such as bathing, hoist use and catheter care, as well as the everyday things that keep a home running, cooking, laundry and good company.”£23.10 an hourProfile →
De-Villiers N.Kettering · 20 years caring“I also value the quieter side of care, simply being present for a conversation, a card game or a walk, so that someone feels accompanied rather than just looked after.”£22 an hourProfile →
Winifrida M.Spalding · 18 years caring“I am just as happy sitting down for a chat over a cup of tea as I am helping with practical tasks around the home.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
“I'm so happy that we have Esther on our little team and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for someone to help looking after a loved one. The types of things that Esther has been involved in include: companionship, medication compliance, navigating health services, shopping, practical tasks around the home. She has also been able to offer advice about my mum's condition, which has been invaluable.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Peterborough
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Verena T.March · 15 years caring“Day to day, this has meant help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, hoist use and catheter care, as well as cooking, laundry and simply keeping someone company.”£25 an hourProfile →
Donna Elaine A.Peterborough · 17 years caring“I am comfortable with the practical side too, hoist and moving and handling, PEG feeding, personal care, but what I enjoy most is the company itself.”£20 an hourProfile →
Rufaro Lorraine S.St. Neots · 5 years caring“Alongside that, I am comfortable with the hands-on side of care too, including bathing, hoist use, catheter care and medication reminders, and I have experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, learning disabilities, autism and…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Peterborough
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Mihaela S.Corby · 6 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and those who are bedbound or recovering from surgery, and whatever the task, I try to keep the mood light and the person's dignity firmly at the centre of it.”£20 an hourProfile →
Rachel T.Kettering · 10 years caring“I am skilled in working with individuals with a wide range of needs including mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, brain injury, post stroke, physical disability and impaired mobility.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Ben K.Huntingdon · 25 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care in Huntingdon, and I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and mobility problems.”£20 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Ezenwa Ogochukwu Josephine O.City of Peterborough · 2 years caring“Alongside companionship, I help with everyday things like meals, medication reminders, dressing, bathing and mobility, and I have experience with conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and diabetes.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Veronica K.Wellingborough · 5 years caring“Over five years I've supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, respiratory illness and end of life care, so I've learned to stay calm and steady whatever the situation calls for, whether that's…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Linda K.Corby · 19 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and respiratory conditions, as well as those needing end of life care.”£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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Millie M.Corby · 8 years caring“As a senior on call, I once managed a client's PEG coming out, arriving quickly, liaising with the doctor, delegating tasks to my team and staying with the client through to hospital.”£20.30 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Sheila G.Boston · 13 years caring“Alongside that companionship, I am confident with the practical side too, from medication reminders and personal care to mobility support and catheter care, and I have worked with people managing dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and a wide range of other…”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Jibin J.Corby · 1 years caring“My working life has taken me from India and Saudi Arabia to the UK, including time at John Radcliffe Hospital and Triangle Nursing Home, and that range of settings has taught me to stay calm and adaptable with whoever I am supporting.”£18.50 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Esther M.Kettering · 20 years caring“Based in Kettering, I offer hourly and overnight care, and over two decades I have supported people with all sorts of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Romina V.Oakham · 8 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and arthritis, among other conditions, as well as those needing end of life care or recovering after surgery.”£19 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Jonathan E.Wisbech · 22 years caring“Over the years I've supported people through an enormous range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and heart disease to epilepsy, cerebral palsy and cancer, as well as sensory and physical disabilities and end of life care.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Peterborough
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Edith Raymonde B.8 years caringDoes nights2 reviewsProfile →
Peter M.Kettering · 15 years caring“I've spent the last fifteen years building a working week around hourly visits and overnight stays for families across Kettering, and it's the quieter moments I enjoy most, sitting with someone over a cup of tea or helping them settle for the night knowing…”Does nightsProfile →
Mercy I.London · 8 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Winfildah Tsitsi S.Corby · 3 years caring“I visit people at home, stay overnight, or move in for longer stretches of live-in care in Corby.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Michelle B.Huntingdon · 20 years caring“I'm based in Huntingdon and offer hourly visiting care and overnight support, and in that time I have supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Denice S.Wellingborough · 20 years caring“My week is built around hourly visits and overnight stays across Wellingborough, and the part I enjoy most is simple: sitting down with someone, sharing a meal, and talking things through.”£16.89 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 44 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Peterborough.
- A week here costs £1,031 to £1,260 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Calvin M.North Northamptonshire · 14 years caring£200 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Janepher N.City of Peterborough · 12 years caring“One client I supported as a live-in carer felt anxious and lonely, especially at night. I spent extra time reassuring her, listening, and building a calm bedtime routine until she felt safe again.”£160 a day4 reviewsProfile →
Tendai N.Kettering · 20 years caring“I care for people across Kettering through hourly, live-in and overnight support, and that sense of calm comes from spending a long time in this line of work.”£180 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Peterborough
19 of the 23 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 2 of them outstanding, and 4 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 £1,031 to £1,260 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough
113 home care agencies for older people in Peterborough
54 private carers near Peterborough
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 Peterborough profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Peterborough
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 Peterborough sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Peterborough ask about the types of care
54 carers within about 45 minutes of Peterborough offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 27 care homes in Peterborough take older people, 11 of them with nursing and 23 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 27 care homes in Peterborough that take older people, 11 provide nursing. 23 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 Peterborough sets out each route.