Overnight Care in Eastwood: Costs, Funding and 186 Local Agencies (Oct 2026)

Which kind of night care?

The question is how often help is needed after dark. No more than a couple of times? A sleeping night, with the carer in bed in a spare room, ready to be woken, is usually enough. Wandering, turning, toileting, night-time medication or a high falls risk point to a waking night, where the carer stays awake until morning.

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.

Why families book night care

Families often turn to night care after a hospital stay, when falls at night start to happen, when dementia breaks up sleep, at the end of life, or so that a partner who cares all day can sleep through a few nights a week. Some book a night or two each week; others book every night.

Who pays for overnight care?

Attendance Allowance at the higher rate (£114.60 a week) is not affected by savings and goes to people over State Pension age who need help both during the day and at night. The council can also include night care in a care plan when its assessment shows night-time needs; ask Nottinghamshire council, which must assess for free. Asking Nottinghamshire council for an assessment.

What the register shows for Eastwood

147 of the 186 agencies (79%) list dementia as a specialism, against 77% across Nottinghamshire. The oldest current rating dates from May 2018 (Helping Hands West Bridgford). The newest registration is Empowered Living Solutions Limited, registered with CQC in October 2026. Registered specialisms here: 161 of 186 list physical disabilities, 93 of 186 list learning disabilities and 115 of 186 list mental health conditions. At 89% Good or Outstanding, Eastwood sits in line with the Nottinghamshire figure of 89% (from 423 agencies). Ratings are older than average here: 12% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 20% across Nottinghamshire. 4 are rated Outstanding here, out of 17 across Nottinghamshire. Of Eastwood and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Eastwood ranks 6th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (42%); Annesley Woodhouse is highest at 51%.

How much overnight care costs in Eastwood

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

Nottinghamshire County Council's own rates: £26.02 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £905.84 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,138.15 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Questions about overnight care in Eastwood

Which agencies provide overnight care in Eastwood?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides overnight care. Of the 186 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Eastwood, 79 are rated Good or Outstanding.

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 Eastwood 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.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Eastwood have?

CQC rates 79 of 89 as Good or Outstanding, or 89%. Recent evidence: 25 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 147.

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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.

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