Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Stockton-on-Tees, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Stockton-on-Tees charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Stockton-on-Tees
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour27 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour48 carers within about 45 minutes of Stockton-on-Tees
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night28 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,120 a week41 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week28 homes without nursing in Stockton-on-Tees
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week15 nursing homes in Stockton-on-Tees
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Stockton-on-Tees charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Stockton-on-Tees. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Stockton-on-Tees
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.
- 48 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Stockton-on-Tees, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 21 of the 44 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Rockson A.Stockton-on-Tees · 5 years caring£20.50 an hourProfile →
Chinyere I.Middlesbrough · 1 years caring“Based in Middlesbrough, I offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight support.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Babalola B.Stockton-on-Tees · 4 years caring£24.50 an hourProfile →
“I need some short notice care. Luckily Alison was available. I needed help with borrowing a wheelchair. I found Alison to be kind, caring helpful concencious. Thank you so much for helping me. Alison is a credit to family friends most of all her self. Alison has a heart of gold and would recommend Alison to any patient / client who needs. Thank you for helping me.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Amy S.Trimdon Station · 7 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays across Trimdon Station, and it's the company side of care I enjoy most.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Letitia T.Ingleby Barwick · 19 years caring“I offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight stays, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and hoist assistance to medication reminders, catheter care, cooking and companionship.”£20 an hourProfile →
Joseph O.Middlesbrough · 10 years caring“Day to day, I focus a lot on companionship.”£19 an hourProfile →
“Amy even pushed me on the beach in a beach wheelchair. I managed to let small baloon off in memory of family and friends who are no longer with us. Amy also pushed me round in the normal wheelchair. I felt really comfortable in Amy's care and will look forward to arranging another visit soon with availability pending.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Stockton-on-Tees
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Leonee S.Northallerton · 3 years caring“With me, care goes well beyond the practical tasks, though I'm just as happy helping with meals, medication or personal care as I am sitting down for a proper chat.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Grace O.Middlesbrough · 2 years caring“Alongside that, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, mobility difficulties and a range of other conditions, helping with everything from personal care and medication reminders to catheter care and moving and handling, always trying to…”£20 an hourProfile →
Peter D.Peterlee · 2 years caring“Day to day, I help with the practical things, bathing, dressing, toileting, catheter care, medication reminders and moving and handling, alongside cooking, laundry and general household tasks.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night. We would not have been able to get Mum home out of hospital had it not been for such a professional and dedicated person. We thoroughly recommend Petty as a first-class carer.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Stockton-on-Tees
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Olawale O.Stockton-on-Tees · 3 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care in Stockton-on-Tees, and over three years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, medication reminders and moving and…”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Revai U.Durham · 20 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy, as well as those managing anxiety, depression or schizophrenia.”£20 an hourProfile →
Deborah B.Stockton-on-Tees · 4 years caring“Based in Stockton-on-Tees, I offer hourly visiting care and have spent the last four years supporting people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care.”£18.89 an hourProfile →
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 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Zulaiha A.Middlesbrough · 3 years caring“Over the past three years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and heart disease, as well as those needing end of life care or recovering after surgery.”£17 an hourProfile →
Rafia R.Stockton-on-Tees · 5 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis, as well as those who are bedbound or finding mobility difficult.”£18.50 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 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 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 →
Amy Marie A.Durham · 23 years caring“That length of experience means I am comfortable with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as supporting people who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Michael Dikedi N.Middlesbrough · 6 years caring“I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and end of life care, alongside the practical side of the job: hoist and catheter care, wound dressing, help with washing and dressing, medication reminders.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Vetakumisa K.Hartlepool · 5 years caring“I offer hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, and over the years I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, respiratory illness, heart disease and end of life care, among many other conditions.”£18.60 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 →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Stockton-on-Tees
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 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 →
Claire L.Northallerton · 12 years caring“I'm based in Northallerton and offer hourly and overnight care, with over 12 years of experience behind me.”Does nightsProfile →
Diana T.Hartlepool · 6 years caring“I am based in Hartlepool and have spent six years since then working as a professional carer, offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”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 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Christy Boniface O.Darlington · 1 years caring“Alongside hourly visits, I offer overnight care, sitting quietly through the night and being ready to help if someone wakes and needs me.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Lubica B.Richmond · 8 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Richmond, and over eight years I have worked across care agencies, nursing homes and community settings before building my own self-employed live-in practice.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Anthony E.Stockton-on-Tees · 2 years caring“I am Anthony, based in Stockton-on-Tees, and for the past two years I have worked as a support worker offering hourly visits and overnight care.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 41 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Stockton-on-Tees.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 33 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Petty Tutsirai C.Newton Aycliffe · 9 years caring£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Stockton-on-Tees
35 of the 39 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 £1,015 to £1,120 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees
35 home care agencies for older people in Stockton-on-Tees
48 private carers near Stockton-on-Tees
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 Stockton-on-Tees profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Stockton-on-Tees
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 Stockton-on-Tees sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Stockton-on-Tees ask about the types of care
48 carers within about 45 minutes of Stockton-on-Tees offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 43 care homes in Stockton-on-Tees take older people, 15 of them with nursing and 34 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,050 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 43 care homes in Stockton-on-Tees that take older people, 15 provide nursing. 34 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 Stockton-on-Tees sets out each route.