Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Bromley, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Bromley charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Bromley
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour21 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour46 carers within about 45 minutes of Bromley
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night27 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,173 a week96 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week21 homes without nursing in Bromley
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week23 nursing homes in Bromley
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Bromley charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Bromley. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Bromley
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.
- 46 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Bromley, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 15 of the 46 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Lois C.Beckenham · 18 years caring“I take time to listen, to notice what matters to someone, and to fit gently into their routine rather than asking them to fit into mine.”£20.50 an hourProfile →
Angelee T.London · 15 years caring“What draws me to this work is simple: a genuine wish to help people live with as much independence and dignity as possible, whatever health challenges they're facing.”£23 an hourProfile →
Florin S.Croydon · 9 years caring“I treat every client the way I would want my own parents treated, and that outlook has guided nine years of hourly visiting care across Croydon.”£22 an hourProfile →
“Michele has been taking care of my mother, who is 100 years old. We have been so pleased with the standard of care she has provided. Michele is very professional while being helpful and considerate. She is understanding and kind and always alert to my mother's feelings and needs. We would have no hesitation in recommending her”
“Michele is very professional and efficient and the great thing is that she combines it with such a calm and caring approach that the client feels relaxed and totally confident that they are in the best possible hands. Michele has guided my husband’s other carers enabling them to provide an improved standard of care, she is absolutely first class.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Elizabeth K.5 years caring“I'm comfortable with hands on personal care such as bathing, hoist assistance and catheter care, as well as the quieter parts of the job like cooking, laundry and simply sitting down for a chat.”£20.70 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Donella W.Sidcup · 3 years caring“I am happy to accompany clients to appointments, other outs or just be a companion for them, preparing meals and sitting chatting, doing crafts and puzzles I have happy to work with the elderly and the younger adult also so please contact me and i will see if…”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Beverley W.Bromley · 25 years caring“I also value the quieter side of the role, sitting and chatting, sharing a puzzle, or simply being good company.”£20 an hourProfile →
“My mum's last few months were most definitely a lot easier with Carla there for both my mum and for me; She is an empathetic listener and also gives very sound advice. She cared effortlessly for my mum and often came up with solutions to 'challenges' that I did not know how to manage. I would thoroughly recommend her and also say, that anyone who has the privilege to have Carla caring for them will be very fortunate.”
“She is caring for a blind lady who was nervous of using a carer, but Fatuma has put her client completely at ease, and she never fails to tell me how lucky she is to have Fatuma caring for her. Fatuma takes time to chat as well as carrying out the numerous tasks needed in her morning and evening visits, but never lets her client feel rushed. I can confidently recommend her to others.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Bromley
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Bernice R.London · 13 years caring“I am happy to help with all daily tasks, from grocery shopping and light cleaning to laundry and all aspects of personal care.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Natasha R.Orpington · 6 years caring“I am comfortable with medication, bathing, toileting, catheter care and all the practical sides of a day, but I never lose sight of the person behind the task.”£20 an hourProfile →
Samuel D.Greater London · 11 years caring“Day to day, I support with personal care such as bathing, toileting and catheter care, medication reminders, moving and handling, cooking and laundry, alongside companionship that goes beyond the practical tasks.”£25 an hourProfile →
“I would have given her 6 stars if I had been able. She is really bubbly and puts you at your ease, which is really important in personal care. Once she finishes the key tasks she just gets on with lots of other work without being asked. She is just one of those people that looks around, sees what needs to be done and does it. She is super professional and I would and probably will, work with her again.”
“With regular prompts and guidance, Miriam enabled my daughter to overcome her fears, doubts and lack of self confidence. I am very grateful for the help and support that the manager James and support worker Miriam have given my daughter. They have respected my daughter's individuality and disability. They have equally cared for me who is a registered carer for my daughter.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Bromley
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Sandra M.Greater London · 23 years caring“I have worked with many clients with various conditions especially clients with Dementia and take pride in doing my very best to understand and care for whatever conditions they are exhibiting.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Janet W.Orpington · 10 years caring“Some of what I bring to this work started at home, caring for a family member with dementia.”£25 an hourProfile →
Daxa P.20 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis, and mobility difficulties, as well as those needing end of life care, so I am comfortable adapting to a wide range of needs.”£20 an hourProfile →
“It made our difficult lives so much easier and in fact it gave a quality to my mum's life inspite of how advanced her condition was towards the end. Sandra is not only caring, but utterly professional in her work. She went above and beyond for us on so many occasions, we will be forever grateful for her help.”
“Carla is an exceptional, kind, professional carer. She cared for my mum with Alzheimer’s with endless patience and kindness, always arriving with a smile and a positive attitude, despite having to deal with lots of the the challenging behaviour that Alzheimer’s brings.”
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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Onuwa Joe A.London · 20 years caring“With many years’ experience, I comfortably care for clients with differing medical conditions, including but not limited to, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, poor/declining mobility, bed-bound, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s Disease, COPD, Incontinence, Diabetes…”£20 an hourProfile →
Matthew Alexander P.Croydon · 5 years caring“I've worked with people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, learning disabilities and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, among others, and I try to adapt my approach to suit what each person finds reassuring rather than sticking to…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Baker S.London · 10 years caring“Alongside companionship, I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and a wide range of other conditions.”£20 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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Racheal A.Croydon · 6 years caring“I am a happy person who loves to bring smiles and sunshine into other people's lives by applying my common sense in the discharge of my professional duties.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Shirley H.London · 6 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care across London, and over the years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and cancer, as well as those recovering from operations or living…”£18 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Oluwakemi Margaret S.London · 21 years caring“Over the years I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, as well as those managing diabetes, epilepsy, respiratory illness and mobility issues from bedbound care through to recovery after orthopaedic injuries.”£20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Corinne P.Bromley · 21 years caring“Over two decades I have supported people through an enormous range of conditions and circumstances, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to diabetes, respiratory illness, cancer and end of life care.”£24 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Fatuma W.Croydon · 9 years caring“I have experience in; hospital day centre nursing/care homes domiciliary care Hospice My duties include; Checking the patient's observation for them Providing support to my patients/clients and helping them with everyday duties Providing stimulation in…”£20 an hour5 reviewsProfile →
Michele W.24 years caring“I have extensive experience in palliative care, as well as helping those affected by strokes, dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.”£22 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
“Carla is exceptionally really and and honestly made my Mum’s last 18 months the best they could possibly be. She was not only an amazing Carer to my mum but also her friend and companion, her supporter and her challenger sometimes but every way making my mum’s life better. She is incredibly efficient and strong and never hesitated when she needed to make a tough decision.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Bromley
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 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 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 96 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Bromley.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,173 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 38 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Lea Z.Bromley · 20 years caring£145 a dayProfile →
Obieze A.London · 1 years caring“I am based in London and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care.”£140 a dayProfile →
Madeleine A.Croydon · 5 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I am comfortable with the practical side, including moving and handling, medication, catheter and stoma care, and more specialist support like tracheostomy or nebuliser use.”£172 a dayProfile →
“Usha rapidly became 'one of the family' and is sorely missed. Her compassion continued well after the sad passing of our elderly mum and I can say that she went 'over and above' what is expected of a carer.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Bromley
35 of the 38 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 2 of them outstanding, and 3 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 £1,015 to £1,173 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 Bromley 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 Bromley
75 home care agencies for older people in Bromley
46 private carers near Bromley
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 Bromley profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Bromley
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 Bromley sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Bromley ask about the types of care
46 carers within about 45 minutes of Bromley offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 44 care homes in Bromley take older people, 23 of them with nursing and 29 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 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 44 care homes in Bromley that take older people, 23 provide nursing. 29 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 Bromley sets out each route.
