Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Rutland, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Rutland charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Rutland
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour28 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour1,404 carers within about 45 minutes of Rutland
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night40 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,260 a week42 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week8 homes without nursing in Rutland
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week3 nursing homes in Rutland
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Rutland charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Rutland. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Rutland
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.
- 1,404 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Rutland, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 42 of the 57 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Mihaela S.Corby · 6 years caring“Those quieter pursuits suit my temperament, and I bring the same calm, unhurried manner into every home I visit.”£20 an hourProfile →
Rachel T.Kettering · 10 years caring“I will work with you, supporting you to stay as independent as possible, always listening to how you feel your needs would best be met.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Chloe Elizabeth R.Wigston · 5 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care in Wigston, and over five years I have built up experience across a huge range of needs.”£19.20 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.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Shenika G.Leicester · 15 years caring“I'm steady under pressure, patient, and genuinely enjoy the company of the people I look after.”£19 an hourProfile →
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 →
“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 Rutland
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Paula P.Leicester · 7 years caring“I can assist you manage your day-to-day life with dignity and respect, promoting your choice and confidentiality.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Beata T.Leicester · 7 years caring“I'm comfortable with hands-on personal care such as bathing, moving and handling, catheter and wound care, as well as the quieter parts of the job like cooking, keeping the home tidy and simply being good company.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Peter M.Kettering · 15 years caring“Over the years I've supported people through dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's and end of life care, alongside the everyday practical things like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and cooking.”£21 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Rutland
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Badri B.Grantham · 12 years caring“I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and stroke to Parkinson's, mental health conditions and physical disabilities.”£19 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 →
Winfildah Tsitsi S.Corby · 3 years caring“Over three years of support work I've cared for people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, among many others, and I've supported a young adult with autism and complex needs, which taught me a lot about patience.”£21.50 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Millie M.Corby · 8 years caring“I'm based in Corby and offer hourly and overnight care, and over the years I've supported people with dementia, brain injuries, learning disabilities and autism, as well as stroke, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and physical disability.”£20.30 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Maria M.South Kesteven“Over the years I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries, epilepsy and many other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, hoist use, catheter and colostomy care, and medication reminders.”£19.30 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Sukoluhle N.Leicester · 12 years caring“Much of my work involves dementia, stroke, Parkinson's and physical disability, alongside conditions like COPD, heart disease and osteoporosis.”£19 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
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 →
Saneliso G.Leicester · 18 years caring“In that time I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, alongside longer term conditions like diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis and COPD.”£20.70 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Tendai N.Kettering · 20 years caring“Alongside that I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and a wide range of other conditions, and I am equally at home with bathing, dressing, medication reminders and keeping a home ticking over with cleaning and laundry.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Edith Raymonde B.8 years caring“I have experience working with children(that have learning disabilities), young people as well as adults, I have developed strong skills in supporting people in palliative care whilst in safe atmospheres for each individual needs.”£18 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Gertrude Rose S.City of Leicester · 8 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes, arthritis and end of life care, alongside physical and sensory disabilities and mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Jibin J.Corby · 1 years caring“Day to day, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as those recovering from surgery, living with cancer, or needing end of life care.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Rutland
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 40 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Faith B.City of Leicester · 16 years caringDoes nights2 reviewsProfile →
Sarah B.Wellingborough · 5 years caring“It's the same steadiness I try to bring to my care work in Wellingborough, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”Does nightsProfile →
Heather F.Melton Mowbray · 2 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care across Melton Mowbray, and I like getting to know the person behind the needs, not just the tasks on a list.”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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 40 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
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 →
Essa G.South Kesteven · 20 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Pauline N.Kettering · 2 years caring“There is a particular calm to the last hour of an overnight shift, when the person I am caring for has settled and the house is quiet.”£23 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 Rutland.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,260 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Rutland
9 of the 11 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them outstanding, and 2 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 £1,260 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 Rutland 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 Rutland
14 home care agencies for older people in Rutland
1,404 private carers near Rutland
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 Rutland profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Rutland
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 Rutland sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Rutland ask about the types of care
1,404 carers within about 45 minutes of Rutland offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 11 care homes in Rutland take older people, 3 of them with nursing and 6 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 11 care homes in Rutland that take older people, 3 provide nursing. 6 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 Rutland sets out each route.