Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Redcar and Cleveland, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Redcar and Cleveland charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Redcar and Cleveland
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour12 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour20 carers within about 45 minutes of Redcar and Cleveland
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night11 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,110 a week17 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week24 homes without nursing in Redcar and Cleveland
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week11 nursing homes in Redcar and Cleveland
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Redcar and Cleveland charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, November 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Redcar and Cleveland. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Redcar and Cleveland
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.
- 20 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Redcar and Cleveland, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 12 of the 18 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Chinyere I.Middlesbrough · 1 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and respiratory conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced mobility, and I'm equally comfortable providing quiet companionship or more involved end of…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Maggie S.Middlesbrough · 15 years caring“Outside of care, I enjoy a good walk, baking, and having music or the television on for company.”£23.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
United D.Billingham · 27 years caring“I find that joining in with activities my client enjoys, whether that is a shared meal, a chat over tea or an outing, helps build a real relationship rather than just a working one.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Redcar and Cleveland
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Petronella N.Middlesbrough · 16 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and end of life care, among many other conditions, and I am comfortable with medication, moving and handling, wound dressing and catheter care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →- Maggie S.Middlesbrough · 15 years caring“I am confident with hands-on care such as hoist assistance, catheter care, bathing and helping someone who is bedbound stay comfortable.”£23.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- United D.Billingham · 27 years caring“That says a lot, I think, because this job asks a great deal of you, but I have never lost the satisfaction of knowing my clients are safe, comfortable and treated with dignity.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Redcar and Cleveland
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Rockson A.Stockton-on-Tees · 5 years caring£20.50 an hourProfile →- Petronella N.Middlesbrough · 16 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and end of life care, among many other conditions, and I am comfortable with medication, moving and handling, wound dressing and catheter care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Maggie S.Middlesbrough · 15 years caring“I have worked in care for 15 years, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and cancer, among other conditions.”£23.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Petronella N.Middlesbrough · 16 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and end of life care, among many other conditions, and I am comfortable with medication, moving and handling, wound dressing and catheter care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Maggie S.Middlesbrough · 15 years caring“I have worked in care for 15 years, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and cancer, among other conditions.”£23.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- United D.Billingham · 27 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and many other conditions over the years, and I have learnt that staying calm and speaking gently matters just as much in a difficult moment as any practical skill.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- United D.Billingham · 27 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and many other conditions over the years, and I have learnt that staying calm and speaking gently matters just as much in a difficult moment as any practical skill.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Samuel B.Middlesbrough · 4 years caring“Based in Middlesbrough, I have spent the last four years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care, and I approach each person as an individual rather than a diagnosis.”£17 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Ble Bernard W.Stockton-On-Tees · 6 years caring“I've worked with people recovering from operations, living with epilepsy or respiratory illness, and those needing end of life care, and I try to bring calm, unhurried company alongside the hands-on help, whether that's a chat over a cup of tea or simply being…”£21.20 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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Petronella N.Middlesbrough · 16 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and end of life care, among many other conditions, and I am comfortable with medication, moving and handling, wound dressing and catheter care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Joseph O.Middlesbrough · 10 years caring“I speak Akan, English, Fante and Ga alongside supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to mobility difficulties and end of life care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Letitia T.Ingleby Barwick · 19 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, as well as those recovering from operations or living with reduced mobility.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Redcar and Cleveland
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Paula O.Redcar and Cleveland · 25 years caring“I'm based in Redcar and Cleveland and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care, with 25 years of professional experience behind me.”Does nightsProfile →
Rafia R.Stockton-on-Tees · 5 years caring“I am based in Stockton-on-Tees and offer hourly and overnight care, with five years of experience behind me.”Does nightsProfile →
Grace O.Middlesbrough · 2 years caring“That instinct is what led me into care work, and two years on, working across Middlesbrough offering hourly visiting and overnight care, it still feels like the right fit for me.”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 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Petronella N.Middlesbrough · 16 years caring“I have worked as a carer for 16 years, based in Middlesbrough, offering hourly, live-in and overnight care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Maggie S.Middlesbrough · 15 years caring“I offer live-in care in Middlesbrough. I have worked in care for 15 years, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and cancer, among other conditions.”£23.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- United D.Billingham · 27 years caring“I am based in Billingham and offer hourly visiting care as well as overnight care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 17 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Redcar and Cleveland.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,110 with our fee included, typically £1,043.
- Of the 14 nearest carers with a full profile, 8 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Maggie S.Middlesbrough · 15 years caring“I offer live-in care in Middlesbrough. I have worked in care for 15 years, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and cancer, among other conditions.”£145 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Rose K.Stockton-on-Tees · 22 years caring“My weeks are usually a mix of hourly visits and longer live-in placements, and it is the companionship side of the work I enjoy most, sitting down with a cup of tea, cooking a meal together, or just being there for a proper conversation.”£149 a dayProfile →
Onyekachi O.Thornaby-on-Tees · 5 years caring“I'm based in Thornaby-on-Tees and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, with five years of experience supporting people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, physical disabilities and complex needs including tracheostomy and PEG feeding, as well as end of…”£159 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Redcar and Cleveland
28 of the 33 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, and 5 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 £1,110 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 Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar and Cleveland
18 home care agencies for older people in Redcar and Cleveland
20 private carers near Redcar and Cleveland
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 Redcar and Cleveland profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Redcar and Cleveland
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 Redcar and Cleveland sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Redcar and Cleveland ask about the types of care
20 carers within about 45 minutes of Redcar and Cleveland offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 35 care homes in Redcar and Cleveland take older people, 11 of them with nursing and 26 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,043 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 35 care homes in Redcar and Cleveland that take older people, 11 provide nursing. 26 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 Redcar and Cleveland sets out each route.