Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Darlington, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Darlington charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Darlington
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour28 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour55 carers within about 45 minutes of Darlington
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night37 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£983 to £1,120 a week40 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week15 homes without nursing in Darlington
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week10 nursing homes in Darlington
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Darlington charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Darlington. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Darlington
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.
- 55 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Darlington, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 30 of the 55 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Olugbenga A.Ripon · 2 years caring“I find real satisfaction in helping people stay comfortable and independent in their own homes, and that is what drew me into care work.”£19 an hourProfile →
Deborah B.Stockton-on-Tees · 4 years caring“I like to think good company is as important as good care, and that's the balance I try to strike with every visit.”£18.89 an hourProfile →
Grace O.Middlesbrough · 2 years caring“That instinct is what led me into care work, and two years on, working across Middlesbrough offering hourly visiting and overnight care, it still feels like the right fit for me.”£20 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Amy S.Trimdon Station · 7 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays across Trimdon Station, and it's the company side of care I enjoy most.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Amy Marie A.Durham · 23 years caring“I also take on the cooking, laundry and general household tasks so the home ticks over, and I am glad to sit with clients over cards, a jigsaw or some music, since companionship matters just as much as the physical care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Rebecca M.Stockton-on-Tees · 20 years caring“Sharing a hobby with someone often opens the door to a proper conversation, and I have found that over twenty years of care work.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Amy even pushed me on the beach in a beach wheelchair. I managed to let small baloon off in memory of family and friends who are no longer with us. Amy also pushed me round in the normal wheelchair. I felt really comfortable in Amy's care and will look forward to arranging another visit soon with availability pending.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Darlington
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Joseph O.Middlesbrough · 10 years caring“I find that having something a client enjoys, whether that's a hobby, a favourite programme or a shared interest, gives us a good subject to talk about, and I always try to build that into our time together, alongside the practical support with meals, personal…”£19 an hourProfile →
Paula O.Redcar and Cleveland · 25 years caring“I look after the practical things, meals, medication reminders, help with washing and dressing, but I think it's the chatting over a cup of tea or a shared interest that really makes a difference to someone's day.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Rafia R.Stockton-on-Tees · 5 years caring“Day to day, I help with bathing, dressing, toileting, catheter care, hoist use and medication reminders.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night. We would not have been able to get Mum home out of hospital had it not been for such a professional and dedicated person. We thoroughly recommend Petty as a first-class carer.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Darlington
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Olawale O.Stockton-on-Tees · 3 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care in Stockton-on-Tees, and over three years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, medication reminders and moving and…”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Revai U.Durham · 20 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy, as well as those managing anxiety, depression or schizophrenia.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nsikak U.Newcastle upon Tyne · 1 years caring“I have experience caring for people with dementia, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression and cognitive impairment.”£18 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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Luleka Q.York · 2 years caring“In that time I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer and osteoporosis, among other conditions, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, toileting and hoist…”£22.70 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Aurea Marcelina G.Gateshead · 12 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, and I am equally comfortable with personal care, such as bathing, dressing and hoist use, and the practical side of…”£25 an hourProfile →
Letitia T.Ingleby Barwick · 19 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, as well as those recovering from operations or living with reduced mobility.”£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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
United D.Billingham · 27 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and many other conditions over the years, and I have learnt that staying calm and speaking gently matters just as much in a difficult moment as any practical skill.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Adam G.Gateshead · 22 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, stroke recovery, multiple sclerosis and a wide range of other conditions, alongside diabetes management, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Christine M.Washington · 20 years caring“My background has taken me through hospitals, care homes and work with people with learning disabilities, so I'm just as comfortable with procedures like ECGs and bladder scans as I am with everyday personal care such as bathing, dressing or medication…”£23.50 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Emma F.Bedale · 30 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight support, and over the years I've built up experience with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£23 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Vetakumisa K.Hartlepool · 5 years caring“I offer hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, and over the years I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, respiratory illness, heart disease and end of life care, among many other conditions.”£18.60 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Ble Bernard W.Stockton-On-Tees · 6 years caring“I've worked with people recovering from operations, living with epilepsy or respiratory illness, and those needing end of life care, and I try to bring calm, unhurried company alongside the hands-on help, whether that's a chat over a cup of tea or simply being…”£21.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Darlington
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Onyekachi O.Thornaby-on-Tees · 5 years caring“I'm based in Thornaby-on-Tees and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, with five years of experience supporting people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, physical disabilities and complex needs including tracheostomy and PEG feeding, as well as end of…”Does nightsProfile →
Claire L.Northallerton · 12 years caring“I'm based in Northallerton and offer hourly and overnight care, with over 12 years of experience behind me.”Does nightsProfile →
Diana T.Hartlepool · 6 years caring“I am based in Hartlepool and have spent six years since then working as a professional carer, offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Godwin N.Hebburn · 6 years caring“I like to think a calm, steady manner is what people notice first about me, whether that is over a cup of tea during a visit or in the quieter hours of an overnight shift.”£20 an hourProfile →
Leonee S.Northallerton · 3 years caring“I'm based in Northallerton and offer hourly and overnight care, and over my three years in this work I've supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to mobility problems, stroke recovery and end of life care.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Yvonne C.Washington · 20 years caring“Twenty years in, those details still matter to me as much as anything written on a care plan, and they've shaped the way I work with people across Washington, offering both hourly visits and overnight care.”£25 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 40 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Darlington.
- A week here costs £983 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,043.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Petty Tutsirai C.Newton Aycliffe · 9 years caring£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Maggie S.Middlesbrough · 15 years caring“I offer live-in care in Middlesbrough. I have worked in care for 15 years, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and cancer, among other conditions.”£145 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Rose K.Stockton-on-Tees · 22 years caring“My weeks are usually a mix of hourly visits and longer live-in placements, and it is the companionship side of the work I enjoy most, sitting down with a cup of tea, cooking a meal together, or just being there for a proper conversation.”£149 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Darlington
19 of the 23 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them outstanding, and 4 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 £983 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 Darlington 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 Darlington
14 home care agencies for older people in Darlington
55 private carers near Darlington
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 Darlington profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Darlington
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 Darlington sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Darlington ask about the types of care
55 carers within about 45 minutes of Darlington offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 25 care homes in Darlington take older people, 10 of them with nursing and 18 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,043 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 25 care homes in Darlington that take older people, 10 provide nursing. 18 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 Darlington sets out each route.