Find a trusted home carer in Watford
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Irina D
Carer · 2.7 km away
“She looks after my dad like he is her own and their genuine connection is so wonderful to see.”
Henry N
Carer · 8.2 km away
“Henry is an honest, calm and trustworthy man, with a patient, professional approach to his work.”
Carers available in Watford
A few of the 544 vetted carers working within 25km of Watford. Every one has passed our ID, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in Watford
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers within 25km of Watford. Live-in carers travel across the country, so those figures are UK-wide.
| Type of care | Lower | Typical | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly careVisits from 1 hour. Weekly cost depends on hours booked. | £18.80 | £20per hour | £21 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £116 | £126.40per night | £136 |
| Live-in careCarer lives in your home. Live-in carers travel, so rates are UK-wide. | £145 | £150per day£1,050/week | £160 |
| Live-in care, complex needsHigher needs such as advanced dementia or hoisting. UK-wide. | £175 | £185per day£1,295/week | £192.50 |
Lower and higher are the rates a quarter of local carers charge below and above. Typical is the middle rate. PrimeCarers' fee is included in what you pay; see how pricing works.
What carers near Watford can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)518
- Anxiety509
- Depression508
- Physical Disability508
- Poor or Declining Mobility508
- End Of Life Care500
- Rheumatoid Arthritis499
- Stroke498
What families near Watford say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Watford and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“We still (over two years later) see Rose as part of our extended family and invite her to our celebrations.”
Rose looked after and lived in with my mum - who had Alzheimer’s - for six and a half years, including throughout Covid and lockdowns. Before that she gave live-in care to my husband’s int for nearly three years. So we have extensive experience and knowledge of her abilities. Rose is caring and professional. She…
Sara N on Rose M
carer 8.1 km away
“She also skillfully encouraged Mum to get her appetite back by cooking her lovely meals and making sure she stayed hydrated.”
Olu/Toyin has been great with my Mum who’s 83 and has Alzheimer’s. Olu was thrown in at the deep-end as a live-in carer for 3 weeks. Mum had just been discharged from hospital, (having spent 4 weeks on a ward with Corona and secondary pneumonia) and Mum’s weak state didn’t phase Olu at all. A physiotherapist had given…
Amy F on Oluwatoyin Serifat A
carer 8.9 km away
“My father was very fond of Jayson and he became like a member of the family. We felt we could trust him completely and he never betrayed this trust.”
Jayson Jaducana cared for my father as a live-in carer for four years until my father's death. He was a stimulating companion for my father who had vascular dementia. My father didn't suffer fools lightly. He respected Jayson. In addition Jayson looked after my father's daily hygiene, medical and food needs…
Elaine S on Jayson J
carer 8.9 km away
“My disabled brother gets on well with her and looks forward to her visits. She is patient and a wonderful carer!”
Kim is very reliable and kind. My disabled brother gets on well with her and looks forward to her visits. She is patient and a wonderful carer!
Gabi M on Kim L
carer 10 km away
“She was very kind and loving and he adored her. Even when the dementia got very very bad she had a lot of patience.”
Husna looked after my uncle during the day. I offered to be responsible for him as he had no children. When he developed dementia he needed care at home. Husna was extremely good with him. She showered him and changed him. Also occupied him during the day for example colouring in sketch books. She was very kind and…
Marion L on Husneara B
carer 10.1 km away
“Fola has helped me out on many occasions and has been a pillar of support never hesitating to help me shower, do my hair and cooking.”
She is such a warm, lovely and caring person which reflects in her work and relationships with others. Fola has helped me out on many occasions and has been a pillar of support never hesitating to help me shower, do my hair and cooking. I am very fond of her not only because of her encouraging words but because of her…
Si K on Folashade O
carer 10.7 km away
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Talk to Charlotte about care in Watford
At PrimeCarers, your local client manager, Charlotte, serves as your personal liaison, assisting you in finding the right private carer for your needs.
1.Tell us what you need
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