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 hour32 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour121 carers within about 45 minutes of West Yorkshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night38 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,036 to £1,150 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, November 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.
- 121 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.
Razwana K.Bradford · 6 years caring£18.89 an hourProfile →
Honorine S.Bradford · 17 years caring“I'm based in Bradford and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care. My days cover the practical side, bathing, dressing, medication reminders, catheter care and moving and handling, but I put just as much care into companionship.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Salomey A.Leeds · 5 years caring“By the time I arrive for a visit, I have usually already thought through what the hour or two will hold: a hoist transfer, a catheter check, then perhaps ten minutes at the piano or over a puzzle before I go.”£19 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.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
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 →
Sanna S.Bradford · 5 years caring“Companionship is at the heart of how I work.”£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.”
“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 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Alice M.Brighouse · 15 years caring“I am comfortable with hands-on personal care, including bathing, hoist use, catheter and colostomy care, and I am equally happy quietly getting on with cooking, laundry or the everyday admin that keeps a household ticking over.”£21.40 an hourProfile →
Robert A.Leeds · 4 years caring“My days often involve hoist and moving and handling assistance, help with bathing, dressing and toileting, medication reminders, and catheter care, always carried out with patience and respect for someone's dignity.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 →
“Fun and friendly carer. Ready to support with anything. Autism friendly. Kind, patient and calm. Took his time to learn about me read my care plan and to listen to me. great companionship with lots of laughing. Very professional. No concerns. Felt comfortable and safe in my own home.”
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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 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 →
Isaac Howard T.Bradford · 11 years caring“Alongside this, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and a range of physical conditions, including those who are bedbound or need help with mobility.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Sara T.Leeds · 3 years caring“I am Selam, based in Leeds, and I have spent the last three years offering hourly and overnight care across a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life support.”£19 an hourProfile →
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional. l would recommend her anytime.”
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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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 →
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 →
Aime Makela M.Calderdale · 10 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart disease and respiratory conditions, as well as those managing arthritis, osteoporosis and post-operative recovery.”£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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Isa V.Bradford · 5 years caring“Over the years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as those recovering from surgery or orthopaedic injuries.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Nokuzola Delicious N.Pudsey · 29 years caring“Alongside this I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and declining mobility, and I am comfortable with personal care, medication reminders, and moving and handling.”£20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 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 →
Jennifer O B.Normanton · 24 years caring“I have years of experiences in people who are going through dementia, Parkinson, stroke, mental health, end of life, cancer and also have specialist training on PEG feed, stoma care, spinal injury, and tracestomy.”£19 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 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 →
Marina G.Halifax · 5 years caring“I am based in Halifax and offer hourly and overnight care, and my background started as a PA supporting a lady with FND and schizophrenia before I moved into outreach work with vulnerable adults in supported accommodation.”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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 40 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
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 →
Olaniyi O.Brighouse · 2 years caring“Over two years as a care and support worker I have found that people settle more easily when they are not rushed, and I try to carry that unhurried, measured approach into everything I do, whether it is an hourly visit, an overnight stay or a longer live-in…”£23.30 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 →
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 £1,036 to £1,150 with our fee included, typically £1,085.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Rilwan O.Bradford · 14 years caring“That breadth means I'm comfortable adapting to what each person actually needs rather than working from a fixed routine, whether it's hourly visits, overnight support or full live-in care.”£158 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 →
Khulani S.Leeds · 13 years caring£140 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in West Yorkshire
294 of the 391 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 £1,036 to £1,150 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
121 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
121 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 £1,085 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.