Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Suffolk, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Suffolk charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Suffolk
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour30 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour782 carers within about 45 minutes of Suffolk
- 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£1,038 to £1,201 a week48 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,321 a week112 homes without nursing in Suffolk
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week69 nursing homes in Suffolk
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Suffolk charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Suffolk. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Suffolk
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.
- 782 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Suffolk, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 37 of the 56 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Claudia N.Haverhill · 6 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Mercedes T.Great Yarmouth · 2 years caring“I'm based in Great Yarmouth and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care. Clients tell me I'm a "happy bubble", friendly and always ready to help, and I think that's true to how I am.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Aisha S.Ely · 6 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
“I literally can't say enough about Nechelle. She is the most amazing professional carer. She cared for my mum for almost 2 years. She was compassionate and caring at all times. At the same time she was extremely efficient and professional. As a family we felt my mum was in such capable caring hands. Whoever has Nechelle as their carer will be extremely fortunate. I recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Thanh Nguyet D.Attleborough · 12 years caring“I am equally happy supporting someone who is bedbound or offering steady companionship to someone managing anxiety or depression, and I try to bring calm, patience and genuine warmth to every visit.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Martin M.Colchester · 12 years caring“What I enjoy most is the company side of the job. I like sitting down for a proper chat, playing a hand of cards, or heading out for a walk if someone is up to it.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Glenda P.Ipswich · 5 years caring“I also value the quieter side of the job, sitting with someone for a chat, a puzzle or their favourite programme on television, because companionship makes a real difference to wellbeing.”£20.50 an hourProfile →
“I had Lynette V as a carer for my mother. Sadly my mother passed away in October. She was an excellent carer whose care I could not fault. She was always punctual and someone who I could rely on totally. She was always cheerful and looking for ways to stimulate my mother. She became her "friend" and provided best care always. As a senior nursing Sister myself I would recommend as a carer without hesitation.”
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home. She treated them with the upmost respect while being interested in who they were as people and I really can't thank her enough.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Suffolk
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Heidi B.Norwich · 9 years caring“Day to day, I help with washing, dressing, medication reminders, catheter care and moving safely around the home, alongside cooking, laundry and the general upkeep that keeps a house feeling cared for.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Samuel G.Ipswich · 3 years caring“In three years of professional care I've supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, alongside practical help like bathing, medication reminders, catheter…”£19 an hourProfile →
Joy O.Wymondham · 5 years caring“Day to day, I can help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, hoist and catheter care, medication reminders and meals, as well as the practical side of things like laundry and light cleaning.”£19.60 an hourProfile →
“Nechelle looked after my mum who had dementia, she was kind,caring and had amazing empathy for my mum's situation. Nechelle helped my mum with personal care and often sat and chatted to her.i would recommend Nechelle as a carer.nechelle has a sunny disposition always has a smile on her face.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Suffolk
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Ife Oluwa Rachael O.Norwich · 2 years caring“Day to day, I support people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, poor mobility and end of life care, as well as learning disabilities and autism.”£19 an hourProfile →
Eloise B.Beccles · 13 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis, among other conditions, as well as those recovering after surgery or living with reduced mobility.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Vivian D.Ipswich · 3 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes, stroke recovery, arthritis and mobility difficulties, as well as anxiety and depression.”£22 an hourProfile →
“Mum took to Alexandra straight away due, I'm sure, to her gentle and positive nature and kind, patient approach. Alexandra always coped with the challenges that surfaced as a result of Mum's condition, and always went the extra mile to meet her needs. An excellent carer.”
“Excellent. Highly professional, intelligent, diligent and sensitive with a high level of energy. Would highly recommend Nechelle for clients with dementia. She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Nashim N.Ipswich · 5 years caring“I have experience with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart conditions, as well as helping people manage anxiety or low mood.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Iswat K.Clacton-On-Sea · 5 years caring“Alongside this, I'm comfortable with the fuller range of personal care, from bathing and dressing to medication reminders, hoist use and catheter care, and I have experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and many other…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Dawn A.Lowestoft · 20 years caring“With 20 years in this line of work, I have supported people through a huge range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as people recovering from operations or living with cancer, arthritis and…”£19.50 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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Alexandra H.Bungay · 15 years caring£30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Rafail N.Norwich · 15 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and conditions affecting mobility, along with anxiety and low mood.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Sally H.Ely · 20 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from arthritis and MS to heart disease, stroke recovery and end of life care, and I offer visiting, live-in and overnight care.”£25 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Szvetlana M.Norwich · 8 years caring“Over eight years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and conditions like COPD, osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis, as well as those needing end of life care or support after surgery.”£19.20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Ayoola A.Norwich · 4 years caring“I support people living with dementia, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and a range of other conditions, as well as those needing end of life care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Antonio Joao N.Colchester · 5 years caring“I have spent five years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, poor mobility and end of life care, and I speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian, which has helped me build easy rapport with…”£19 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Suffolk
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 44 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.
Tibor V.Norwich · 4 years caring“My week is usually a mix of visiting care and overnight stays around Norwich, moving between clients whose needs are quite different from one another, which suits me well as I like adapting to what each household actually needs rather than following one fixed…”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Louise H.Bungay · 15 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Beverley H.Norwich · 8 years caring“My week can look quite different from one client to the next, as I offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight support across Norwich, but what I enjoy most is the steady, reassuring kind of care that comes from really getting to know someone.”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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Sydney N.Bury St. Edmunds · 5 years caring“My week can look quite varied, from a few hours here and there to overnight stays and full live-in support, and what I enjoy most is the steady, practical side of care, the kind where you get properly stuck into someone's day and make it easier.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Ravindranath R.Colchester · 27 years caring“My work covers hourly visits and overnight care, and I am comfortable with the full range of hands-on support: bathing, dressing, moving and handling, catheter and wound care, medication reminders and hoist use.”£19 an hourProfile →
Glen P.Lowestoft · 2 years caring£22 an hourProfile →
“I would not book anything away unless I knew that she was available to look after George. Sithembiso is very professional and caring; I knew that George was in the best hands when I went away. He was not the easiest person to look after either. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone as she is an excellent carer.”
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 48 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Suffolk.
- A week here costs £1,038 to £1,201 with our fee included, typically £1,113.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Sithembiso N.Ipswich · 10 years caring£180 a day5 reviewsProfile →
Ana Cristina Rensburg M.Lowestoft · 10 years caring“My working week in Lowestoft can look quite different from one day to the next: a few hours here to help someone get washed and dressed, a full night watching over a client who needs reassurance, or a longer live-in stretch when a family needs steady, round…”£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
Ruby N.Broadland · 20 years caring“I'm based in Broadland and have worked in care for twenty years, offering both hourly visits and live-in support.”£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Suffolk
129 of the 157 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 21 of them outstanding, and 28 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,321 a week for a residential place. A live-in carer here costs £1,038 to £1,201 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk
174 home care agencies for older people in Suffolk
782 private carers near Suffolk
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 Suffolk profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Suffolk
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 Suffolk sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Suffolk ask about the types of care
782 carers within about 45 minutes of Suffolk offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 181 care homes in Suffolk take older people, 69 of them with nursing and 139 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,113 with our fee included, against a median of £1,321 for a care home place in Suffolk. 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 181 care homes in Suffolk that take older people, 69 provide nursing. 139 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 Suffolk sets out each route.