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 £20 an hour14 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour30 carers within about an hour of Suffolk
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night14 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,037 to £1,198 a week47 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.
- 30 carers are based within about an hour of Suffolk, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 18 of the 26 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Liz L.Bungay · 15 years caring£20.60 an hourProfile →
Sithembiso N.Ipswich · 10 years caring£23 an hour5 reviewsProfile →
Alexandra H.Bungay · 15 years caring£30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Louise H.Bungay · 15 years caring“I love to help people and to make life a little easier and to have good conversations and a little fun.”£25 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 →
Eloise B.Beccles · 13 years caring“I have been doing this for 13 years, based in Beccles, and the visits I enjoy most are the ones where I can settle in properly, get the jobs done, and still have time for a chat.”£18.50 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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Vivian D.Ipswich · 3 years caring“My work covers the practical side, eating and drinking assistance, dressing, bathing, toileting, hoist and catheter care, medication reminders, along with cooking, light cleaning and laundry.”£22 an hourProfile →
Sara S.Ipswich · 10 years caring“I assist with washing, dressing, medication and moving and handling, alongside cooking, laundry and general household tasks, and I speak both English and Persian with clients who prefer it.”£20 an hourProfile →
Obehi Ivie O.Halesworth · 2 years caring“I am a compassionate, reliable, and experienced care professional with a strong passion for supporting people to live independently while maintaining their dignity and quality of life.”£19 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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 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 →
Olumide P.Colchester · 6 years caring“Over six years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and declining mobility, as well as those needing end of life care.”£0 an hour1 reviewProfile →- Louise H.Bungay · 15 years caring“I have been a support worker/carer for the last 15 years and have experience of COPD, Parkinson’s, Dementia, Special Needs and general elderly care.”£25 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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Olumide P.Colchester · 6 years caring“Over six years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and declining mobility, as well as those needing end of life care.”£0 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Louise H.Bungay · 15 years caring“I have been a support worker/carer for the last 15 years and have experience of COPD, Parkinson’s, Dementia, Special Needs and general elderly care.”£25 an hourProfile →
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 →
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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Alexandra H.Bungay · 15 years caring£30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Thanh Nguyet D.Attleborough · 12 years caring“I have supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, diabetes and heart disease, as well as end of life care, so I am comfortable adapting to whatever a visit needs.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Martin M.Colchester · 12 years caring“Alongside that, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and a range of other conditions, helping with everything from bathing and dressing to medication reminders and moving and handling.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Olumide P.Colchester · 6 years caring“Over six years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and declining mobility, as well as those needing end of life care.”£0 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Nuno V.Thetford · 6 years caring“My experience spans dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, diabetes, arthritis, respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, along with support after operations or fractures and for people who are bedbound or losing mobility.”£20 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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
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.”Does nightsProfile →
Sally S.Newmarket · 12 years caring“I'm based in Newmarket and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I'm just as comfortable with practical nursing tasks as I am with the everyday things like cooking, laundry and a chat over tea.”Does nightsProfile →
Gumdur S.Sudbury · 2 years caring“I'm Gumdur, based in Sudbury, offering hourly visiting and overnight care after two years working as a healthcare assistant across both care homes and private homes.”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 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Carol B.£18 an hourProfile →- Sithembiso N.Ipswich · 10 years caring£23 an hour5 reviewsProfile →
- Olumide P.Colchester · 6 years caring“Cooking has always been my way of unwinding, and I like to bring that same care into my work in Leeds, where I offer hourly and overnight visiting care.”£0 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“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.
- 47 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Suffolk.
- A week here costs £1,037 to £1,198 with our fee included, typically £1,097.
- Of the 20 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Sithembiso N.Ipswich · 10 years caring£180 a day5 reviewsProfile →
- Antonio Joao N.Colchester · 5 years caring“My week in Colchester is a mix of hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in placements, and if I had to choose the part I enjoy most, it would be the time spent simply being good company: sharing a meal, chatting over a cup of tea, or joining someone on a…”£158 a dayProfile →
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 →
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 £1,037 to £1,198 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
30 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
30 carers within about an hour 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 £1,097 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.