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 £20 an hour14 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour24 carers within about 45 minutes of Peterborough
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night17 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,020 to £1,221 a week42 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.
- 24 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Peterborough, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 10 of the 23 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Chantelle W.Whittlesey · 13 years caring£29.50 an hourProfile →
Kimberley Jane D.Spalding · 25 years caring£18.89 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Janepher N.City of Peterborough · 12 years caring“I spent extra time reassuring her, listening, and building a calm bedtime routine until she felt safe again.”£19 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
“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 21 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
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 →
Nomazulu S.Peterborough · 1 years caring“I am equally happy cooking a proper meal, keeping the home clean and tidy, or simply sitting down for a chat and some company.”£18 an hourProfile →
Angelina B.Peterborough · 8 years caring“I also help with the everyday things, cooking, laundry, medication reminders and company over a cup of tea, because those small routines matter just as much as the clinical side.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
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 21 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Chelsea N.Kettering · 9 years caring“Practical skills like bathing, moving and handling, catheter care and medication reminders are all second nature to me, but I never let the task get in the way of the person.”£18.70 an hourProfile →
Antoinette F.Spalding · 5 years caring“My day to day work covers everything from washing, dressing and hoist transfers to catheter care, medication reminders and cooking meals, alongside the practical tasks that keep a home running smoothly.”£22 an hourProfile →
Gwenyth Dia J.Huntingdon · 1 years caring“I'm comfortable with the practical side of care, from bathing and dressing to catheter care, medication reminders, and moving and handling, but I try to bring warmth to those moments too, not just efficiency.”£19 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 21 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Janepher N.City of Peterborough · 12 years caring“Over 12 years I have cared for people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, cerebral palsy, spinal injury and cancer, as well as people living with anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.”£19 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
Matthew D.Peterborough · 6 years caring“Over that time I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to spinal injuries, MS and end of life care.”£23.10 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 →
“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 21 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Alhassan Kwaku B.Grantham · 5 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as those recovering from operations or managing reduced mobility.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Jackson Anei D.Peterborough · 3 years caring“Based in Peterborough, I've spent three years offering hourly, live-in and overnight care, supporting people with a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and physical disabilities, as well as those managing anxiety or…”£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 21 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Ben K.Huntingdon · 25 years caring“I started out in hospitals, working alongside nurses, and moved between care homes and community care along the way.”£20 an hourProfile →
Hacer Z.Peterborough · 30 years caring“Care has been my whole working life since, and in that time I have supported people through almost every kind of health need you can imagine, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes, and end of life care.”£25 an hourProfile →
Alero N.City of Peterborough · 18 years caring“I have experience supporting people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as those recovering from surgery, living with arthritis, osteoporosis or reduced mobility, and those needing end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 21 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- 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 →
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 →
Donna Elaine A.Peterborough · 17 years caring“I have been offering hourly care around Peterborough for 17 years now, and in that time I have supported people with all sorts of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, arthritis and end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 21 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 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 21 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Kimberley Jane D.Spalding · 25 years caring£18.89 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- 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.”£19 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
- Matthew D.Peterborough · 6 years caring“Whether it's hourly visits, overnight support or live-in care, I offer, I try to bring the same calm, steady presence to every visit.”£23.10 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 42 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Peterborough.
- A week here costs £1,020 to £1,221 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 21 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- 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 →
- Matthew D.Peterborough · 6 years caring“Whether it's hourly visits, overnight support or live-in care, I offer, I try to bring the same calm, steady presence to every visit.”£200 a dayProfile →
Ezenwa Ogochukwu Josephine O.City of Peterborough · 2 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care across the City of Peterborough, and companionship is always where I put my energy first.”£160 a dayProfile →
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 £1,020 to £1,221 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
24 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
24 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.