Overnight Care in Sedgley: Costs, Funding and 227 Local Agencies (Oct 2026)

Sleeping night or waking night?

On a sleeping night the carer goes to bed in a spare room and can be woken if needed, usually no more than once or twice a night. On a waking night the carer stays awake throughout, which suits people who wander, need turning, toileting or medication during the night, or who are at high risk of falls.

Most agencies charge a flat rate for a sleeping night and price a waking night closer to their hourly rate, so a waking night costs noticeably more. Ask for both prices in writing, including weekend and bank holiday rates.

Common reasons for overnight care

Returning home after a hospital stay
Repeated falls during the night
Dementia that disrupts sleep
Care at the end of life
A daytime carer, often a partner, needing unbroken sleep

Bookings range from one or two nights a week to every night.

Help paying for it

Night care can be part of a council care plan if the assessment finds night-time needs. Dudley council must offer the assessment free. Attendance Allowance is paid at the higher rate of £114.60 a week to people over State Pension age who need help both day and night, whatever their savings. Getting assessed by Dudley council.

Sedgley's agencies in figures

Across Dudley we list 351 agencies, and 76% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Sedgley the figure is 79%. CQC registered Deus Community Services CIC in August 2026, the newest on this list. One rating goes back to June 2017: FACT Healthcare Ltd. Ask what has changed since. Kingswinford has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (44%); Sedgley, at 36%, is 3rd of the 7 towns compared. In Sedgley, 78% of agencies support people with dementia (177 of 226); the Dudley figure is 79%. By specialism, 188 of 226 list physical disabilities, 117 of 226 list learning disabilities and 149 of 226 list mental health conditions.

How much overnight care costs in Sedgley

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting care	around £32–£34 an hour
Live-in care	around £1,540–£1,610 a week

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

What families ask about overnight care in Sedgley

Who provides overnight care in Sedgley?

CQC does not record which agencies provide overnight care. 227 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Sedgley; 92 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides overnight care.

What is the difference between a sleeping night and a waking night?

A sleeping-night carer goes to bed in a spare room and may be woken once or twice; a waking-night carer is up all night, which costs more.

What do agencies in Sedgley charge for a night?

Agencies usually charge a flat rate for a sleeping night and an hourly-based rate for a waking night. Ask for both in writing.

How good are home care agencies around Sedgley?

79% Good or Outstanding (92 of 116 rated). 32 were inspected or rated within two years, and 177 are registered for dementia.

Need overnight care in Sedgley?

One short form: a maximum of three agencies working with us will contact you directly by email.

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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.

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