Every kind of care
Every kind of care in West Midlands, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near West Midlands charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in West Midlands
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour36 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour2,817 carers within about 45 minutes of West Midlands
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night38 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£989 to £1,120 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week319 homes without nursing across the 7 council areas of West Midlands
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week190 nursing homes across the 7 council areas of West Midlands
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near West Midlands charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations across the 7 council areas of West Midlands. 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 Midlands
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.
- 2,817 carers are based within about 45 minutes of West Midlands, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 33 of the 56 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Theresa R.Oldbury · 8 years caring“That is what has kept me going through eight years of hourly and visiting care, which I offer across Oldbury.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Jenny B.Walsall · 8 years caring“I genuinely enjoy providing care and seeing someone receive care that is delivered in the way they wish to have it; unhurried, preserving dignity and independence.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Maninder K.Birmingham · 10 years caring“That instinct, safety first and people always treated with dignity, has stayed with me throughout ten years of hourly and visiting care work across Birmingham.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Greg absolutely amazing care worker with hardworking, positive attitude!! Glad that I have met him because he makes my life so much easier and better!! Can't thanks him enough for the support provided!! We all need this kind of care agents in our difficult time of life!! Many thanks for all help and support given and appreciated his far away travels to my home 🏠 Elena”
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, 36 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Jaqline N.Birmingham · 17 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care, and the moments I value most are the small, steady ones: a proper chat over a cup of tea, a meal cooked the way someone likes it, a familiar routine kept in place.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Carol N.Smethwick · 8 years caring“I'm just as comfortable with the practical side of a visit, cooking, laundry, keeping on top of admin, as I am with simply sitting down for a chat or putting some music on.”£16.89 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“Hello, I can confirm Mrs Fernanda Lambert worked for our family as a live in carer from February 2019 to February 2023. She helped my father-in-law, who had elderly conditions until he passed away in February 2023. Mrs Lambert, not only helped my father-in-law in his daily life activities skilfully; she also supported the entire family in my father-in-law's end of life process.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in West Midlands
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, 41 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Tsepo S.Walsall · 7 years caring“I support people with dementia, diabetes, physical disabilities and urinary conditions, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and dressing to hoist and catheter care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Segun A.Walsall · 10 years caring“My experience spans dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, anxiety, depression, and many other conditions, alongside practical support such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and catheter care, so families know I can manage the personal side too, without…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Obinna N.Birmingham · 9 years caring“I'm also experienced with end of life care, epilepsy, catheter care and helping people who are bedbound or have poor mobility, alongside everyday support like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and cooking.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Knowing Mum was in Corina's care made an enormous difference to us and we knew she was in safe hands. Friends commented on how well Mum was looked after. A consummate professional, I cannot recommend Corina highly enough. A truly first-class person and carer.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in West Midlands
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.
Mariama T.Birmingham · 15 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across Birmingham, and my experience spans a wide range, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, spinal injury and end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Gilbert D.Birmingham · 20 years caring“I have spent twenty years working across some genuinely varied care settings in Birmingham, from supporting autism and learning disabilities to working with children, young adults and people living with dementia or mental health conditions such as anxiety and…”£21.60 an hourProfile →
Chaudhry H.Walsall · 1 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and mobility difficulties, as well as anxiety and depression.”£19 an hourProfile →
“She has a big heart and is compassionate and caring. She also has a great sense of humour and I really enjoyed the times we were together with Mum. She made it possible for us to manage a really challenging situation. Thank you Emma.”
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, 37 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Lavinia M.Birmingham · 7 years caring“Over seven years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to anxiety and depression, and I like to think that whatever the practical need, there is always room for a laugh or a shared cup of tea along the way.”£21.90 an hourProfile →
Charlotte M.Birmingham · 22 years caring“My background spans hospitals, residential care and mental health work, so I've supported people through all sorts of circumstances, from dementia and Parkinson's to anxiety and depression, as well as those who are bedbound and need thorough, careful support.”£20 an hourProfile →
Dapo O.Walsall · 2 years caring“In two years of care work I have supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, stroke, diabetes, epilepsy, mental health conditions such as anxiety and schizophrenia, and end of life care.”£19 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, 16 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 →
Olawale Isaac A.Birmingham · 10 years caring“Over that time I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, as well as those recovering from strokes, orthopaedic injuries and surgery.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Memory K.Birmingham · 2 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care, and over two years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£21.50 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, 22 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Yvonne D.Oldbury · 20 years caring“I've been offering hourly, visiting care around Oldbury for 20 years, and in that time I've supported people through all sorts of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nishita S.West Bromwich · 15 years caring“I have supported people through very different chapters, from recovering after a stroke or a broken bone to living with Parkinson's, dementia or declining mobility, and more recently through end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Daniel N.Smethwick · 2 years caring“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, and I take the practical side seriously too, from cooking and laundry to medication reminders, so the day holds together.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
“I have never met a person who is so kind and thinks about others before himself to such an extent as Chris Malagala. He acted at all times in a completely professional manner, and showed excellent attention to detail, yet was always able to go about his work with a smile on his face. Most of all my Father liked him and trusted him right from the start and throughout the period when Chris cared for him.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in West Midlands
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, 38 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
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, 41 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Masida M.Birmingham · 5 years caring“I am based in Birmingham and have spent five years providing hourly and overnight care, supporting people with conditions including diabetes, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and post operative recovery, as well as…”£22 an hourProfile →
Lavinnia C.Smethwick · 21 years caring“I split my week between hourly visits and overnight stays around Smethwick, and it's the steady, practical side of care I enjoy most, the kind where you get to know someone's routine well enough to make their day genuinely easier.”£20 an hourProfile →
Anita B.West Bromwich · 20 years caring“Based in West Bromwich, I offer hourly and visiting care as well as overnight support, and over the years I have looked after people living with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to learning disabilities, autism, mental health…”£21.50 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 Midlands.
- A week here costs £989 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,048.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Ataa Yaa S.Birmingham · 10 years caring“I have worked in a nursing homes, with learning disabilities and have done live in care. I am caring,honest, always on time and I love what I do.”£135 a day4 reviewsProfile →
Maria K.Birmingham · 5 years caring“I work mainly in the Birmingham area and around, but I do travel for live ins and nights. I do live ins, waking nights, sleeping nights, hourly work and shifts, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to message me for a chat or for more information.”£140 a day1 reviewProfile →
Hala H.Sandwell · 14 years caring“My work covers hourly visits, overnight stays and full live-in care in Sandwell, and what I enjoy most is settling in with someone and giving them real peace after a difficult stretch.”£175 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in West Midlands
336 of the 482 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 9 of them outstanding, and 146 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 £989 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 West Midlands 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 Midlands
770 home care agencies for older people across the 7 council areas of West Midlands
2,817 private carers near West Midlands
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 Midlands profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in West Midlands
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 Midlands sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in West Midlands ask about the types of care
2,817 carers within about 45 minutes of West Midlands offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 509 care homes across the 7 council areas of West Midlands take older people, 190 of them with nursing and 357 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,048 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 509 care homes across the 7 council areas of West Midlands that take older people, 190 provide nursing. 357 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 Midlands sets out each route.