Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Staffordshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Staffordshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Staffordshire
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 hour1,644 carers within about 45 minutes of Staffordshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night34 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,036 to £1,120 a week17 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£975 a week123 homes without nursing in Staffordshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week83 nursing homes in Staffordshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Staffordshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Staffordshire. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Staffordshire
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.
- 1,644 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Staffordshire, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 40 of the 57 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Melanie C.Stoke-on-Trent · 16 years caring“I love to encourage independence.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nicola B.Stafford · 6 years caring“My working week in Stafford is built around hourly visits, and the part I enjoy most is simple: sitting with someone, having a proper chat, and helping the day feel less lonely.”£20 an hourProfile →
Roseline M.Stoke-on-Trent · 24 years caring“Based in Stoke-on-Trent, I offer hourly and overnight care, and I speak both English fluently Day to day, I try to make sure care feels personal rather than routine.”£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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Rozina H.Wolverhampton · 11 years caring“That's really where my heart is: good company, a proper conversation, a meal cooked and shared rather than left on a tray, maybe a game of cards or a walk if someone fancies it.”£19.20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Rakesh P.Walsall · 8 years caring“Companionship sits at the heart of how I care. I enjoy cooking a meal together, sitting down for a proper conversation, or simply keeping someone company through the day.”£19.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Varaidzo Evelyn C.Stoke-on-Trent · 9 years caring“What I enjoy most is the companionship side of the job, the parts that don't always show up on a task list.”£18 an hourProfile →
“Dawn's kind, patient and cheerful nature make her an ideal carer for my 95 year old mother. Dawn is adaptable and competent and has fitted in well with the existing arrangements. We particularly appreciate the companionship Dawn gives in the evenings when she plays cards and Scrabble with my mother.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Staffordshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 38 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Kayleigh G.Walsall · 15 years caring“Day to day, I help with washing, dressing, medication reminders, meals, laundry and the general running of a home, always working at the pace that suits the person in front of me.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Michelle H.Walsall · 15 years caring“Day to day this might mean help with washing and dressing, preparing meals, medication reminders, wound dressing, or catheter and colostomy care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Beya K.Walsall · 8 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and dressing to hoist and catheter care, alongside medication reminders, cooking and the everyday admin that keeps a household ticking over.”£19.10 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Staffordshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Joseph N.Walsall · 3 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and end of life needs, among other conditions, and I speak English and Igbo.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Bisrat B.Stoke-on-Trent · 5 years caring“I have five years of experience supporting people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis, and many other conditions, alongside personal care, medication reminders, and cooking.”£19 an hourProfile →
Madusha D.Stoke-on-Trent · 2 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and physical disabilities, among many other conditions, and I'm equally comfortable with hourly visits, overnight stays or full live-in care.”£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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Julie P.Wolverhampton · 6 years caring“I have gained a lot of experience looking after people with Parkinsons disease and Dementia and am extremely passionate about working with people with these illnesses and helping them lead a fulfilling life.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Jody B.Tamworth · 20 years caring“I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and hoist use to catheter care and medication reminders, and I have supported people with conditions from dementia to Parkinson's, stroke and mobility difficulties.”£20 an hourProfile →
Demi G.Stoke-on-Trent · 14 years caring“I hold an NVQ in Health and Social Care and have extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of needs and diagnoses, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, dementia, physical health conditions, Motor Neurone…”£25 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Cynthia Mary B.Walsall · 16 years caring“Over those years I've cared for people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes, arthritis and end of life needs, and I've supported people through bathing, dressing, moving and handling, catheter care and…”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Orire E.Stoke-on-Trent · 2 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, arthritis, stroke recovery, and a range of other conditions, always trying to keep things gentle and unhurried.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Meney William A.Wolverhampton · 4 years caring“Alongside that I help with washing, dressing, medication reminders, cooking and cleaning, and I'm comfortable with more involved care too, including moving and handling, catheter care and support after a hospital stay.”£17.50 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Theresah O.Wolverhampton“Care has been my working life since 1999, and in that time I have supported people through nearly every kind of health challenge a family might face, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, heart disease and end of life care.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Lisa R.Walsall · 25 years caring“In that time I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, as well as arthritis, osteoporosis and orthopaedic injuries, respiratory illness, cancer and end of life care.”£21.40 an hourProfile →
Chanice H.Willenhall · 7 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and diabetes, as well as those recovering from surgery or an orthopaedic injury, and I am comfortable caring for people who are bedbound or nearing the end of…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Staffordshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Seby E.Newcastle-under-Lyme · 6 years caringDoes nights3 reviewsProfile →
Chaudhry H.Walsall · 1 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care around Walsall, and my week often shifts between the three depending on what a family needs.”Does nightsProfile →
Precious B.Wolverhampton · 3 years caring“I'm based in Wolverhampton and work as a healthcare assistant and support worker, offering hourly, live-in and overnight 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Tsepo S.Walsall · 7 years caring“I offer both hourly and live-in care, and I stay steady no matter what the day brings. Once, a client fell and I stayed right with them, keeping them calm and reassured until the paramedics arrived.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Segun A.Walsall · 10 years caring“I have spent ten years caring for people across Walsall, offering hourly visits and overnight care, and what people tend to notice first is how calm I stay, even when things get difficult.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Emma W.Walsall · 26 years caring“I'm based in Walsall and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, as well as conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 17 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Staffordshire.
- A week here costs £1,036 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Theresa T.Burton-on-Trent · 21 years caring£145 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Dapo O.Walsall · 2 years caring“Some days I am popping in for an hourly visit, other times I am staying overnight or moving into a live-in role for a stretch, and I have come to enjoy that variety.”£200 a dayProfile →
Alvan I.Cannock Chase · 4 years caring£150 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Staffordshire
140 of the 177 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 3 of them outstanding, and 37 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £975 a week for a residential place. A live-in carer here costs £1,036 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 Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire
155 home care agencies for older people in Staffordshire
1,644 private carers near Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Staffordshire ask about the types of care
1,644 carers within about 45 minutes of Staffordshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 206 care homes in Staffordshire take older people, 83 of them with nursing and 159 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 a median of £975 for a care home place in Staffordshire. 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 206 care homes in Staffordshire that take older people, 83 provide nursing. 159 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 Staffordshire sets out each route.