Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Aberdeenshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Aberdeenshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Aberdeenshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour5 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour8 carers within about 45 minutes of Aberdeenshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night6 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£989 to £1,225 a week10 live-in carers within reach
- Care home or nursing homeMoving out of home into careabout £1,160 to £1,410 a weekFees vary by home
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Aberdeenshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Aberdeenshire
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.
- 8 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Aberdeenshire, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 5 of the 8 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Jane-Ann Rosamund M.Buckie · 20 years caring“I am based in Buckie and have spent 20 years supporting people through hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, working with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Charlene L.Aberdeen · 1 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I'm happy to take on longer visits of up to seven hours where that suits a family better.”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Vanda R.Huntly · 30 years caring£22 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Olusoji Lawrence T.“Having an excellent understanding of promoting privacy and dignity whilst enhancing independence by achieving the company corporate objectives.”£16.50 an hourProfile →- Jane-Ann Rosamund M.Buckie · 20 years caring“What I enjoy most is the company itself, sitting down over a proper meal I have cooked, chatting over a cup of tea, or heading out for a walk if the weather allows.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Charlene L.Aberdeen · 1 years caring“My work covers the practical side, bathing, toileting, catheter care, dressing, moving and handling, medication reminders, cooking and light housework, but I also value the quieter moments of companionship, whether that's a card game, a puzzle or simply a good…”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Aberdeenshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Sandra F.Aberdeen · 2 years caring“Personal care, medication Comfortable with pets and smokers Enjoy being outside and going for walks”£20 an hourProfile →
Oluwafunbi Cynthia A.Peterhead · 3 years caring“I am steady, patient and genuinely fond of the people I look after, whether that means help with washing and medication, cooking a meal, or simply keeping someone company through the night.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Aberdeenshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Jane-Ann Rosamund M.Buckie · 20 years caring“I am based in Buckie and have spent 20 years supporting people through hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, working with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Charlene L.Aberdeen · 1 years caring“Based in Aberdeen, I'm still early in my professional caring career with a few year's experience, but I've already supported people through a wide range of conditions, from Parkinson's disease and stroke to dementia, anxiety and depression, as well as those…”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Sandra F.Aberdeen · 2 years caring“Have experience in parkinsons, lewy body dementia I enjoy cooking healthy meals. Personal care, medication Comfortable with pets and smokers Enjoy being outside and going for walks”£20 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 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Jane-Ann Rosamund M.Buckie · 20 years caring“I am based in Buckie and have spent 20 years supporting people through hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, working with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Charlene L.Aberdeen · 1 years caring“Based in Aberdeen, I'm still early in my professional caring career with a few year's experience, but I've already supported people through a wide range of conditions, from Parkinson's disease and stroke to dementia, anxiety and depression, as well as those…”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Sandra F.Aberdeen · 2 years caring“Have experience in parkinsons, lewy body dementia I enjoy cooking healthy meals. Personal care, medication Comfortable with pets and smokers Enjoy being outside and going for walks”£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 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
- Jane-Ann Rosamund M.Buckie · 20 years caring“I am based in Buckie and have spent 20 years supporting people through hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, working with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Charlene L.Aberdeen · 1 years caring“Based in Aberdeen, I'm still early in my professional caring career with a few year's experience, but I've already supported people through a wide range of conditions, from Parkinson's disease and stroke to dementia, anxiety and depression, as well as those…”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Gbenga O.Aberdeen City · 9 years caring“I offer hourly and live-in care, and I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis, respiratory illness, cancer and end of life care, among other conditions.”£20 an hourProfile →- Jane-Ann Rosamund M.Buckie · 20 years caring“I am based in Buckie and have spent 20 years supporting people through hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, working with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Aberdeenshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Vanda R.Huntly · 30 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
- Jane-Ann Rosamund M.Buckie · 20 years caring“I am based in Buckie and have spent 20 years supporting people through hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, working with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
- Charlene L.Aberdeen · 1 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I'm happy to take on longer visits of up to seven hours where that suits a family better.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Jane-Ann Rosamund M.Buckie · 20 years caring“I am based in Buckie and have spent 20 years supporting people through hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, working with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Charlene L.Aberdeen · 1 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I'm happy to take on longer visits of up to seven hours where that suits a family better.”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Vanda R.Huntly · 30 years caring£22 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 10 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Aberdeenshire.
- A week here costs £989 to £1,225 with our fee included, typically £1,078.
- Of the 7 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Jane-Ann Rosamund M.Buckie · 20 years caring“I am based in Buckie and have spent 20 years supporting people through hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, working with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
- Charlene L.Aberdeen · 1 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I'm happy to take on longer visits of up to seven hours where that suits a family better.”£206 a day1 reviewProfile →
- Sandra F.Aberdeen · 2 years caring£140 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Aberdeenshire
Care homes in Aberdeenshire are inspected by the Care Inspectorate, and each home publishes its inspection reports. Across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410, while a live-in carer here costs £989 to £1,225 a week.
Elderly care in Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire
Home care agencies
8 private carers near Aberdeenshire
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 Aberdeenshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Aberdeenshire
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and can contribute after a financial assessment, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding care sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Aberdeenshire ask about the types of care
8 carers within about 45 minutes of Aberdeenshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, care homes and nursing homes.
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.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council can contribute after an assessment, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding care sets out each route.