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 hour2 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour11 carers within about 45 minutes of Suffolk
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night4 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,064 to £1,211 a week13 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.
- 11 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Suffolk, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 7 of the 8 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Sithembiso N.Ipswich · 10 years caring£23 an hour5 reviewsProfile →
Sydney N.Bury St. Edmunds · 5 years caring“Edmunds, I offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight support, and five years in this work have given me a broad, hands-on grounding, including time spent caring in Zimbabwe as well as the UK, which taught me to adapt quickly to different homes and…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Glenda P.Ipswich · 5 years caring“I am based in Ipswich and offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and I am happy to drive to longer term live-in placements.”£20.50 an hourProfile →
“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
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 5 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- 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 →
Vivian D.Ipswich · 3 years caring“Companionship matters just as much to me, whether that's a chat over a cup of tea, a shared puzzle or simply sitting with some music on.”£22 an hourProfile →
“My Mum could be very difficult but Jane kept calm and showed amazing patience with her. She was always caring, respectful and very loving. Jane was reliable and extremely hard-working. Jane's responsibilities involved getting Mum up, washed and dressed and putting Mum to bed which could be very trying and frustrating but Jane managed. She made Mum meals and administered Mum's medication.”
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 5 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Sydney N.Bury St. Edmunds · 5 years caring“I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and toileting to hoist assistance and catheter care, and I take medication reminders and moving and handling seriously, without making a fuss of them.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Glenda P.Ipswich · 5 years caring“My day-to-day work covers bathing, dressing, toileting, catheter care, medication reminders and moving and handling, alongside cooking, laundry and the household tasks that keep things running smoothly.”£20.50 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 →
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 5 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Sithembiso N.Ipswich · 10 years caring“I have been a Team leader at different care settings where l manned dementia units, mental health and learning difficulties.”£23 an hour5 reviewsProfile →
- Sydney N.Bury St. Edmunds · 5 years caring“My experience covers dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, poor mobility and bedbound care, as well as end of life support, so families can expect someone who is not thrown by complex needs.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Glenda P.Ipswich · 5 years caring“Over five years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and physical disabilities, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£20.50 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 5 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Sydney N.Bury St. Edmunds · 5 years caring“My experience covers dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, poor mobility and bedbound care, as well as end of life support, so families can expect someone who is not thrown by complex needs.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Glenda P.Ipswich · 5 years caring“Over five years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and physical disabilities, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£20.50 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 →
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 5 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Sithembiso N.Ipswich · 10 years caring“I have worked in different care settings which includes hospitals and in the community during my nursing placements.”£23 an hour5 reviewsProfile →
- Glenda P.Ipswich · 5 years caring“Over five years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and physical disabilities, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£20.50 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 →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 5 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Sydney N.Bury St. Edmunds · 5 years caring“My experience covers dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, poor mobility and bedbound care, as well as end of life support, so families can expect someone who is not thrown by complex needs.”£18.80 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 →
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 5 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Sithembiso N.Ipswich · 10 years caringDoes nights5 reviewsProfile →
- 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.”Does nightsProfile →
- Glenda P.Ipswich · 5 years caring“I am based in Ipswich and offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and I am happy to drive to longer term live-in placements.”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 5 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Sithembiso N.Ipswich · 10 years caring£23 an hour5 reviewsProfile →
- 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 →
- Glenda P.Ipswich · 5 years caring“I am based in Ipswich and offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and I am happy to drive to longer term live-in placements.”£20.50 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.
- 13 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Suffolk.
- A week here costs £1,064 to £1,211 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 5 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Sithembiso N.Ipswich · 10 years caring£180 a day5 reviewsProfile →
- 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.”£145 a dayProfile →
- Glenda P.Ipswich · 5 years caring“I am based in Ipswich and offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and I am happy to drive to longer term live-in placements.”£184 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Suffolk
130 of the 161 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 21 of them outstanding, and 31 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 £1,064 to £1,211 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
11 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
11 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 £1,120 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.