Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Thurrock, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Thurrock charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Thurrock
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour29 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour169 carers within about 45 minutes of Thurrock
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night35 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,036 to £1,152 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week11 homes without nursing in Thurrock
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week5 nursing homes in Thurrock
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Thurrock charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Thurrock. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Thurrock
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.
- 169 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Thurrock, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 35 of the 56 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Catherine Jemine A.Grays · 14 years caring£19 an hourProfile →
Louis Richard Kaboko N.Tilbury · 8 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Nicole G.Benfleet · 8 years caring“I provide hourly visiting care around Benfleet, and in that time I've supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to spinal injuries, motor neurone disease and epilepsy.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Nalini is very kind and caring. She is also very reliable and trustworthy. Nalini will always encourage our Mum with day to day things. She will always manage our Mum’s needs with care and attention to detail and will respond quickly to any problems that arise, whilst communicating with the family. Nalini is always available for changes in care. Highly recommended carer.”
“Mrs Nalini Visited At Short Notice She Was Proactively Professional She Administered My Medications With Advanced Pharmaceutical Knowledge She Gave Health-Care Professional Advice For Future Carers I Was Moved By Her Stupendous Knowledge Of My Health-Care Needs At Such A Short-Notice Her Cleanliness And Hygiene Is Top-Notch FULLY RECOMMENDED PLEASE.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Princess S.20 years caring“I offer companionship alongside practical care, from a chat over a cup of tea to helping with the everyday tasks that keep a home feeling like a home.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Sue-Ellen P.Dartford · 8 years caring“Music and conversation have always been my way in with people. I've found that asking someone about their favourite songs or swapping a few jokes does more to build trust than anything else, and it is something I have leaned on throughout my 8 years in care.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Danielle A.Benfleet · 2 years caring“I speak English and Twi, and I bring genuine warmth to companionship, not just the practical tasks.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“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.”
“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 care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Thurrock
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Francis O.10 years caring“I offer hourly visits, live-in and overnight care, and I am confident with the practical side too, from moving and handling to wound dressing, catheter care and medication reminders.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Alice S.Rainham · 9 years caring“I'm comfortable with hands-on personal care such as bathing, moving and handling, and catheter care, but I put just as much value on companionship and simply being good company.”£20 an hourProfile →
Elizabeth C.Grays · 12 years caring“I speak English and Polish, and I try to bring a genuine sense of companionship alongside the personal care, whether that's over a meal I've cooked or simply catching up on the day.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Kirsty truly represents the very best of what a “carer” should be. It is not just her job title – she embodies the true meaning of the word. She went above and beyond her duties to care for my mum, always ensuring her welfare and safety. She supported my mum in every way possible and made sure she never went without anything. She carried out all her work with a huge smile and wonderful energy.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Thurrock
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Lioba S.Basildon · 25 years caring“I speak English, Shona, Swahili, Xhosa and Zulu, and I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes and mobility difficulties, always with an eye on keeping them safe, well and comfortable.”£20 an hourProfile →
Phylis C.Grays · 23 years caring“I'm based in Grays and have spent 23 years supporting people at home, through hourly visits and live-in arrangements, working with conditions ranging from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to motor neurone disease, spinal injury and cancer care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ini E.Basildon · 5 years caring“I have experience with conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, and arthritis, alongside practical care such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and catheter care.”£22.50 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.”
“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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Tabitha G.Basildon · 12 years caring“Over 12 years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a range of physical disabilities, as well as those needing end of life care or recovering after surgery.”£20 an hourProfile →
Carole L.Rayleigh · 30 years caring“I offer hourly, overnight and live-in support, and over the decades I've built experience across an unusually wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and heart disease to arthritis, respiratory illness, cancer and end of life care.”£21 an hourProfile →
Rosie J.20 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with a very wide range of needs, including dementia, brain injury, mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, physical disabilities, diabetes, epilepsy and Parkinson's, among many others.”£20 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Elizabeth N.Canvey Island · 15 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and orthopaedic injuries, among others, as well as those needing end of life care or recovering after surgery.”£19.20 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
Efosa Jeffery O.Dagenham · 7 years caring“I've helped clients living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, as well as people who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Marieta R.Brentwood · 8 years caring“Before I moved into care, I spent thirty years working in a hospital imaging department as a fully qualified radiographer.”£21.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Tolulope A.Romford · 10 years caring“That reliability has been built over ten years of hands-on care work across Romford, where I have supported people through dementia, stroke, heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's and end of life care, among many other conditions.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Kirsty N.Basildon · 5 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care in Basildon, and over five years I have supported people living with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and arthritis, as well as those needing end of life care or recovering…”£24 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Olanike A.Tilbury · 18 years caring“I am patient by nature and steady under pressure, having supported people through dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's and end of life care, alongside the everyday tasks of cooking, laundry and simple companionship.”£19.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“Charity always went above and beyond for all residents Charity would take Nan on holidays day trips and shopping adventures Charity is a fantastic care giver and would definitely recommend her Charity will a always have a place in all my family hearts for all she done for Nan Kind regards Stella bateman”
“Kwatam looked after my father for nearly 3 years right up to him sadly dying as a live in carer, I can't praise her enough”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Thurrock
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Rosemarie G.Hornchurch · 14 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Veronica K.Grays · 13 years caring“My working week is built around hourly visits and overnight stays, and I like both for different reasons.”£19 an hourProfile →
Gideon O.Dartford · 5 years caring“My day-to-day work covers hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care tasks: washing, dressing, moving and handling, hoist use and catheter care included.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 100 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Thurrock.
- A week here costs £1,036 to £1,152 with our fee included, typically £1,078.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Kate E.15 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and moving and handling to medication reminders, wound dressing and hoist use.”£148 a day1 reviewProfile →
Susan H.Southend-on-Sea · 12 years caring“Based in Southend-on-Sea, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over twelve years I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and many other conditions, always trying to meet each person where they are rather than…”£150 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Lisa R.Basildon · 15 years caring£149 a day1 reviewProfile →
“Usha rapidly became 'one of the family' and is sorely missed. Her compassion continued well after the sad passing of our elderly mum and I can say that she went 'over and above' what is expected of a carer.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Thurrock
15 of the 16 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them outstanding, and 1 is 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 £1,036 to £1,152 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 Thurrock 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 Thurrock
73 home care agencies for older people in Thurrock
169 private carers near Thurrock
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 Thurrock profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Thurrock
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 Thurrock sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Thurrock ask about the types of care
169 carers within about 45 minutes of Thurrock offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 16 care homes in Thurrock take older people, 5 of them with nursing and 11 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,078 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 16 care homes in Thurrock that take older people, 5 provide nursing. 11 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 Thurrock sets out each route.