Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Middlesbrough, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Middlesbrough charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Middlesbrough
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour34 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour631 carers within about 45 minutes of Middlesbrough
- 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£1,050 to £1,400 a weekCarers travel to the placement
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week22 homes without nursing in Middlesbrough
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week10 nursing homes in Middlesbrough
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Middlesbrough charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Middlesbrough. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Middlesbrough
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.
- 631 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Middlesbrough, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 28 of the 57 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Taiwo B.Hartlepool · 2 years caring“I'm equally at home helping with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, cooking and light housework, and I try to carry out the practical side of care in a way that still leaves room for dignity and companionship.”£17.50 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 →
Leonee S.Northallerton · 3 years caring“I try to bring routine and reassurance to difficult moments, keeping things calm and familiar so my clients feel safe.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 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 →
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.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 →
“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 Middlesbrough
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 41 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Krystle K.Sunderland · 3 years caring“Alongside that I help with washing and dressing, moving and handling, catheter care, medication reminders, cooking and keeping the home tidy, but I try never to let the practical side crowd out the conversation and the companionship that make a visit feel like…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Diana T.Hartlepool · 6 years caring“I have experience supporting people with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and long term illnesses, alongside practical help like medication, personal care and mobility support.”£19 an hourProfile →
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 →
“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 Middlesbrough
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 41 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Claire L.Northallerton · 12 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, traumatic brain injury, autism, learning disabilities and complex respiratory conditions, alongside stroke, Parkinson's, spinal injury and end of life care, among many others.”£30 an hourProfile →
Kelsey M.Hartlepool · 9 years caring“My hourly care covers a wide range of needs, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to mobility issues, sensory loss and end of life care.”£18.80 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 →
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Joseph O.Middlesbrough · 10 years caring“I speak Akan, English, Fante and Ga alongside supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to mobility difficulties and end of life care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Ifechukwude Stellamaris O.Middlesbrough · 8 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and my experience covers dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease and a wide range of physical and mental health conditions, including diabetes, respiratory illness, anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.”£20 an hourProfile →
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…”£19.20 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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 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 →
Cynthia C.Middlesbrough · 2 years caring“In practice, that experience has grown to cover a wide range of needs, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness, post-operative recovery and end of life care.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 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 →
Samuel B.Middlesbrough · 4 years caring“Based in Middlesbrough, I have spent the last four years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life care, and I approach each person as an individual rather than a diagnosis.”£17 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Middlesbrough
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 44 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.
Michael Dikedi N.Middlesbrough · 6 years caring“That's where I start, whether I'm settling into a live-in placement, covering an overnight, or calling in for a few hours across Middlesbrough and the surrounding area.”Does nightsProfile →
Rebecca M.Stockton-on-Tees · 20 years caring“I am based in Stockton-on-Tees and offer hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care, and I speak both English and Shona.”Does nightsProfile →
Letitia T.Ingleby Barwick · 19 years caring“I offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight stays, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and hoist assistance to medication reminders, catheter care, cooking and companionship.”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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Paula O.Redcar and Cleveland · 25 years caring“I'm based in Redcar and Cleveland and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care, with 25 years of professional experience behind me.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Zulaiha A.Middlesbrough · 3 years caring“Whether I am helping with hourly visits, overnight stays or live-in care, I try to make the practical side of things, washing, dressing, medication, meals, feel unhurried and personal rather than rushed through.”£17 an hourProfile →
Rafia R.Stockton-on-Tees · 5 years caring“I am based in Stockton-on-Tees and offer hourly and overnight care, with five years of experience behind me.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- Live-in carers travel for a placement, so carers from across the region can come.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,400 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 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 →
Ble Bernard W.Stockton-On-Tees · 6 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and speak English, Finnish and French. Day to day, I help with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and toileting to moving and handling, hoist use, catheter and colostomy care, and wound dressing.”£187 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Middlesbrough
27 of the 28 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 2 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 £1,050 to £1,400 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 Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough
18 home care agencies for older people in Middlesbrough
631 private carers near Middlesbrough
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 Middlesbrough profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Middlesbrough
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 Middlesbrough sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Middlesbrough ask about the types of care
631 carers within about 45 minutes of Middlesbrough offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 32 care homes in Middlesbrough take older people, 10 of them with nursing and 25 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,120 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 32 care homes in Middlesbrough that take older people, 10 provide nursing. 25 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 Middlesbrough sets out each route.