Every kind of care
Every kind of care in West Yorkshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near West Yorkshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in West Yorkshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour35 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour965 carers within about 45 minutes of West Yorkshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night38 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,019 to £1,120 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week271 homes without nursing across the 5 council areas of West Yorkshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week145 nursing homes across the 5 council areas of West Yorkshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near West Yorkshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations across the 5 council areas of West Yorkshire. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in West Yorkshire
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.
- 965 carers are based within about 45 minutes of West Yorkshire, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 39 of the 56 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Michelle W.Leeds · 10 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
Georgina B.Huddersfield · 7 years caring“I adapt my support accordingly, ensuring clients feel respected, heard and comfortable in their own homes.”£37.50 an hourProfile →
Eden B.Calderdale · 4 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care across Calderdale, and I try to bring a steady, unhurried manner to each visit so that people feel at ease rather than rushed.”£20.10 an hourProfile →
“She's worked as a primary senior carer for us for a few years and my parents say shes absolutely brilliant and has become part of the family now. She is truly wonderful and I can't thank her enough. Very caring person.”
“Absolutely fantastic, her attentiveness for Jon with MND was out of this world. She made him feel some comfortable. She engaged perfectly with our family and felt like an extension to our nucleus. Highly recommend.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Rilwan O.Bradford · 14 years caring“I've cared for people who are bedbound and others just needing a hand to stay independent at home, covering everything from hoist transfers and catheter care to medication reminders, cooking and simply sitting down for a proper chat.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Khulani S.Leeds · 13 years caring“I am passionate about preserving independence while also being a reliable source of comfort and companionship.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Andrea R.Leeds · 14 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across Leeds, and after fourteen years in the job I have learned that the small things, a shared cup of tea, a chat about the news, matter just as much as the practical support.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care. She was very warm and understanding from the moment I met her and she was so excited to meet mum. She has been helping me out with the finer details and is always asking how I am too. I'm feeling lucky to have her.”
“She is a lovely person,intelligent,caring kind and considerate my mum loved her and enjoyed been looked after by Sylviah. Throughout she has been excellent and took all the pressure of we could not have managed without Sylviah. I would highly reccommend her and wish her all the best.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in West Yorkshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Lydia O.Leeds · 1 years caring“I speak English and Yoruba, and I have supported people living with dementia, anxiety, depression, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and a number of physical conditions, alongside everyday help like medication reminders, meals, bathing and…”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Mohammed Nabeel K.Shipley · 5 years caring“I'm comfortable with the practical side of care too, from bathing and dressing to medication reminders, moving and handling, and catheter care, but I never let those tasks crowd out the conversation and company that often matter just as much.”£19.80 an hourProfile →
Marina G.Halifax · 5 years caring“I help with eating and drinking, medication reminders, dressing, moving and handling, cooking, cleaning and laundry, and I am just as happy sitting down for a proper conversation as I am keeping a home ticking over.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional. l would recommend her anytime.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in West Yorkshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 41 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Claire H.Leeds · 20 years caring“My experience spans dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, alongside everyday support with eating and drinking, medication reminders, cooking, laundry and cleaning.”£19 an hourProfile →
Vanessa G.7 years caring“My first years working in care got to learn and be familiar with Dementia, Parkinson's, challenging behaviours and mental health.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Firdaus Halaru M.Wakefield · 10 years caring“Over ten years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's and a wide range of other conditions, but whatever the need, I try to keep the conversation at the centre of the visit rather than letting tasks crowd it out.”£21.50 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 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Chizaram Vivian N.Bradford · 5 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and declining mobility, among many other conditions, and I bring the same patient, unhurried approach whatever the need.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Maureen M.Bradford · 12 years caring“Over the years, I have provided dedicated support to individuals facing various health challenges, including osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, stroke, and post-operative care.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Marvellous G.Bradford · 3 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, as well as diabetes, respiratory illness, arthritis and declining mobility, and I am equally at ease with end of life care and with lighter companionship visits.”£18.80 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 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Jennifer O B.Normanton · 24 years caring“I have previously worked in various sectors like hospitals, hostels (mental health and substance misuse) nursing and residential care homes, (one time care manager), live in care and domicillary care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Robert A.Leeds · 4 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and heart disease, alongside those managing arthritis, osteoporosis and broken bones.”£20 an hourProfile →
Natalie T.Huddersfield · 20 years caring“I'm Natalie, based in Huddersfield, and over two decades I've moved between people's own homes and care home settings, picking up a real breadth of experience along the way, from dementia and stroke recovery to more complex needs like PEG feeding and catheter…”£19 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Norman D.Wakefield · 25 years caring“In that time I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to diabetes, arthritis, respiratory illness and cancer, as well as people who are bedbound or nearing the end of life.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Carla M.Leeds · 8 years caring“I have experience supporting adults with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke recovery, end-of-life care, reduced mobility, frailty, learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other…”£25 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Watson M.Leeds · 23 years caring“My experience covers a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, brain injury, learning disabilities and autism, as well as respiratory illness, epilepsy and end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in West Yorkshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Eve T.Leeds · 6 years caringDoes nights2 reviewsProfile →
Phylicia M.Leeds · 17 years caring“That approach has served me well over 17 years of care work in Leeds, where I now offer hourly, live-in and overnight care to people with a wide range of needs.”Does nightsProfile →
Aime Makela M.Calderdale · 10 years caring“I have been caring for ten years now, based in Calderdale, and I offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight support.”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 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 40 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Sanna S.Bradford · 5 years caring“I offer hourly visits, live-in and overnight care, and I speak both English and Urdu, which has helped me build trust with a broad range of families.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Isaac Howard T.Bradford · 11 years caring“I'm based in Bradford, where I offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight stays, and over eleven years I've worked across many kinds of care, from learning disabilities to brain injury.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Olaposi O.Leeds · 3 years caring“Based in Leeds, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I am comfortable supporting a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and declining mobility.”£25 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 West Yorkshire.
- A week here costs £1,019 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 47 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Nokuzola Delicious N.Bradford · 29 years caring“I am based in Bradford and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care. I began a live-in role at the start of last year, which showed me I can settle into a new home and a new routine without fuss.”£165 a dayProfile →
Clara D.Leeds · 10 years caring“I'm based in Leeds and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care. My experience covers a wide range, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.”£150 a dayProfile →
Alice M.Brighouse · 15 years caring“My working week can take many shapes, from hourly visits to full live-in stays and overnight care, and I have come to enjoy that variety.”£168 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in West Yorkshire
287 of the 382 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 12 of them outstanding, and 95 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 £1,019 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 West Yorkshire 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 West Yorkshire
480 home care agencies for older people across the 5 council areas of West Yorkshire
965 private carers near West Yorkshire
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 West Yorkshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in West Yorkshire
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 West Yorkshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in West Yorkshire ask about the types of care
965 carers within about 45 minutes of West Yorkshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 416 care homes across the 5 council areas of West Yorkshire take older people, 145 of them with nursing and 315 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 416 care homes across the 5 council areas of West Yorkshire that take older people, 145 provide nursing. 315 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 West Yorkshire sets out each route.