Every kind of care
Every kind of care in South Yorkshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near South Yorkshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in South Yorkshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour28 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour1,133 carers within about 45 minutes of South Yorkshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night29 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,026 to £1,155 a week72 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week164 homes without nursing across the 4 council areas of South Yorkshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week96 nursing homes across the 4 council areas of South Yorkshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near South Yorkshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations across the 4 council areas of South Yorkshire. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in South Yorkshire
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.
- 1,133 carers are based within about 45 minutes of South Yorkshire, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 41 of the 58 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 →
Eugenia T C.Doncaster · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across Doncaster, and I bring that same steady dedication to every 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 →
“Irene is extremely personable and very caring, while at the same time being very practical, she pays attention to detail and supports, encourages and engages with my partner very well. So pleased I found her”
“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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Irene N.Sheffield · 19 years caring“I volunteer with St John Ambulance service and person centred care company Ltd as also work with Amazon services UK It would be loevely to chat futher on the phone to see if I can help in any way”£19 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Vani N.Doncaster · 3 years caring“Much of my day-to-day work centres on good company, whether that's sharing a meal, chatting over a cup of tea, or heading out for a walk together.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Jonathan O.Doncaster · 3 years caring“If you think I might be a good fit for your family, I would be glad to have a chat whenever suits you.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“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 South Yorkshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
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 →
Anthony Tochukwu O.Sheffield · 11 years caring“My expertise includes personal care assistance, emotional and behavioural support, medication administration, and promoting independent living.”£19 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 South Yorkshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Stella N.Pontefract · 17 years caring“Over that time I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and heart disease, as well as helping with mobility, wound and catheter care, PEG feeding and hoist use.”£28.50 an hourProfile →
Berita N.Rotherham · 21 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with cancer, osteoporosis or rheumatoid arthritis.”£19 an hourProfile →
James M.Doncaster · 15 years caring“I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and end of life care, alongside diabetes, arthritis and mobility difficulties, so I'm comfortable with the practical side, from bathing and hoist use to catheter care and medication…”£21.10 an hourProfile →
“She was quickly able to identify Margaret’s needs and preferred way of doing things and the two were soon laughing and singing together! Their walks to the woodland bench and drives to the coffee shop were highlights of Margaret’s week.”
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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Wendy O.Sheffield · 20 years caring“I have been employed as a private carer for the last ten years but previous to that cared for my own mother who unfortunately had a serious stroke and needed full time care.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Linda Chiboola M.Wakefield · 14 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, learning disabilities and many other conditions, always trying to keep things steady, unhurried and personal.”£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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Dayo O.Armthorpe · 2 years caring“I have worked in hospitals, care homes and as a support worker before moving into self-employed care, and I now offer hourly, visiting and overnight support around Armthorpe, in English and Yoruba.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Mariam O.Sheffield · 2 years caring“I am based in Sheffield and offer hourly and overnight care, and over my two years in this work I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes, stroke recovery and mobility difficulties.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Benhilda M.Rotherham · 18 years caring“I've been doing this for 18 years now, so I've cared for people with all sorts of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of life care.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Ernest C.Chesterfield · 18 years caring“Eighteen years in this work have given me a broad depth of experience, from dementia, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness to arthritis, broken bones, cancer care and end of life support.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Norman D.Wakefield · 25 years caring“In that time I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to diabetes, arthritis, respiratory illness and cancer, as well as people who are bedbound or nearing the end of life.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in South Yorkshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Samuel G.Sheffield · 23 years caring“With expertise in caring for individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Bedbound conditions, Parkinson's Disease, Anxiety, and Depression, I offer support in live-in, hourly, and overnight care settings.”Does nightsProfile →
Panashe Z.Barnsley · 8 years caring“My week can include daytime visits, overnight stays or living in full time with a client, based in Barnsley.”Does nightsProfile →
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 →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Charles T.Rotherham · 10 years caring£18 an hourProfile →
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“My week is usually a mix of hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care around Doncaster, and what I enjoy most is the steady, ongoing kind, being there long enough to really get to know someone and their routine.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care. She was very warm and understanding from the moment I met her and she was so excited to meet mum. She has been helping me out with the finer details and is always asking how I am too. I'm feeling lucky to have her.”
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 72 live-in carers are based within about an hour of South Yorkshire.
- A week here costs £1,026 to £1,155 with our fee included, typically £1,115.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Newman D.Doncaster · 20 years caring£160 a day3 reviewsProfile →
Temitayo O.Sheffield · 3 years caring“That same spirit carries into my work as a carer in Sheffield, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£160 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Tanaka N.Sheffield · 4 years caring“Care has taken me through several different settings over the past four years, from care homes to residential work to live-in placements, and I have found that variety suits me.”£162 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in South Yorkshire
200 of the 242 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 15 of them outstanding, and 42 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 £1,026 to £1,155 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 South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire
277 home care agencies for older people across the 4 council areas of South Yorkshire
1,133 private carers near South Yorkshire
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 South Yorkshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in South Yorkshire
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 South Yorkshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in South Yorkshire ask about the types of care
1,133 carers within about 45 minutes of South Yorkshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 260 care homes across the 4 council areas of South Yorkshire take older people, 96 of them with nursing and 190 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,115 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 260 care homes across the 4 council areas of South Yorkshire that take older people, 96 provide nursing. 190 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 South Yorkshire sets out each route.