Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Enfield, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Enfield charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Enfield
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour21 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour3,083 carers within about 45 minutes of Enfield
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night37 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,190 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week45 homes without nursing in Enfield
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week15 nursing homes in Enfield
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Enfield charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Enfield. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Enfield
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.
- 3,083 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Enfield, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 21 of the 54 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Margita O.18 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Jeannette U.Greater London · 7 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Emma E.London · 15 years caring“I speak Akan, Twi, Fante and Ga alongside English, and over fifteen years of visiting care work across London, I have seen how much that small connection can mean to someone who feels far from home or muddled by illness.”£25 an hourProfile →
“Over the time he spent with them he got to know our parents very well and became like part of the family, even joining in family celebrations. Abdu comes highly recommended by us all.”
“Amazing Carer. The best we have experienced! Excellent Customer Service, Communication Skill and of course Care Services. Was very punctual, organized, methodical, caring, skillful and goes above and beyond the call of duty of what is expected of her. Thanks Ruth. Will always use! Asset to Prime Carers! Thank you.:)”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Adiam R.London · 12 years caring“For me, companionship sits at the heart of the job. I enjoy cooking and baking, and I like sharing that with clients where I can, whether that means baking together or simply making a meal and sitting down to eat it side by side.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Bukunmi O.London · 1 years caring“I'd rather listen carefully and get the small things right, whether that's a cup of tea made just how someone likes it or knowing when quiet company matters more than conversation.”£18.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Marsha O.25 years caring“I like to get to know the person behind the diagnosis, and find that sharing hobbies and interests is often the easiest way in.”£20 an hourProfile →
“I found this "Talking Therapy" very uplifting and very therapeutic. Edward has shown maturity and commitment, and I am very happy to get to know him. I am sure that I will contact him again in due course as I am fully satisfied with him. I would recommend Edward to any prospective employers or users as he is a very respectable and knows his subject very well. My final words are "A Big Thank you. Well done!!! "”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Enfield
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Judy N.10 years caring“I offer hourly visits, live-in and overnight care, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and dressing to catheter and colostomy care, moving and handling, and medication reminders.”£20 an hourProfile →
Bridget H.London · 1 years caring“That might mean help with washing and dressing, moving and handling, medication reminders or preparing meals, but it also means sitting down for a proper chat, a puzzle or just being good company.”£22 an hourProfile →
Joy C.Enfield · 1 years caring“Day to day, I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and moving and handling to catheter and colostomy care, PEG feeding and medication reminders, so the practical side runs smoothly.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“She is reliable and caring, she pays attention and learns quickly. I really enjoyed having Helen to help me care for my son and my son liked her too. l recommend her unreservedly she is brilliant!”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Enfield
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Rosemary L.Enfield · 31 years caring“I have worked with the elderly,Dementia, Brain injury, learning disabilities, Palliative care, MS, oxygen therapy and pediatric care in hospitals,nursing homes and home environment.”£20 an hourProfile →
Mohamed A.London · 9 years caring“I have been working in domiciliary care for four years, where I have visited different service users everyday with different needs, such as physical disability or mental disability,dementia, strokes, muscles dystrophy, spinal injuries - making difference…”£20 an hourProfile →
Esther K.London · 8 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.”£16.50 an hourProfile →
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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Helen D.London · 18 years caring“I have a lot of experience in Dementia/Vascular Dementia and Parkinson's Disease. As well as experience in FND ( Functional Neurological Disorder), heart problems, seizures, arthritis,rheumatoid arthritis and cerebral pulsy.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Emmanuel E.Enfield · 3 years caring“I am based in Enfield and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, with three years of professional experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a range of physical conditions including osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Aisha M.London · 15 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory conditions, arthritis and poor mobility, as well as anxiety and depression, and I try to explain things clearly so clients feel at ease rather than uncertain about what…”£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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Bukunola A.Enfield · 20 years caring“I have worked in client own home, in residential setting, in the community and hospital settings.”£17.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Edward K.London · 18 years caring“I have acquired experience, working with clients with learning difficulties, disability, challenging behavior, mental health, incontinence, Autism and epilepsy, in care homes, residential settings hospitals, day centers, supported living and as live-in carer.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Ann R.London · 9 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with all sorts of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and mobility problems, as well as end of life care.”£21.50 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Awla S.Enfield · 9 years caring“I've worked with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's and end of life care, and I'm comfortable with more complex needs like PEG feeding, catheter care and hoist use.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Suzanne S.London · 9 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's-type conditions, stroke, MS and heart disease, as well as those needing end of life care, and I have learnt that patience and a level tone matter as much as any practical skill.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Alina S.London · 2 years caring“I'm based in London and offer hourly and overnight care, and in two years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, from stroke and heart disease to epilepsy, bipolar disorder and end of life care.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%. She communicated to me regularly and got on well with all visiting carers whom she bonded with which showed such gracious team work. The main thing is I felt Tabi had compassion for our mum and appreciated the person she was.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Enfield
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 37 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Susan N.Barnet · 20 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Grace Kosi D.Enfield · 4 years caring“Based in Enfield, I have spent four years offering hourly and overnight care, and I speak English, Twi, Fante and Ga, which has helped me connect with a wide range of clients and their families.”Does nightsProfile →
Dorothy E.London · 35 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly visits and overnight care, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal support, including bathing, dressing, toileting, catheter care, hoist use and wound dressing.”Does nightsProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Carol I.London · 10 years caring“I have done care in domiciliary, care homes and live-in care. I have worked with the elderly and young adults who suffer from dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, arthritis.”£16 an hourProfile →
Juliet O.Enfield · 6 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across Enfield, and over six years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, various physical disabilities, and conditions like COPD, heart disease and arthritis, alongside learning disabilities and autism…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Mare K.London · 5 years caring“Based in London, I offer hourly and overnight care, and over five years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, complex needs and many other conditions, including practical skills like PEG feeding and medication support.”£18.50 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 Enfield.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,190 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Kobina E.Enfield · 3 years caring“I'm Kay, based in Enfield, and over the past three years I have offered hourly, live-in and overnight care, with a particular interest in staying alongside clients for the long haul rather than dipping in and out.”£200 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Victoria S.Enfield · 27 years caring“I have been working in the care sector for over 25 years, working in the community, hospitals, support worker and as a live in carer I also have LV3 in access to nursing and a level 5 in management.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Cherry Fe Zamora P.London · 14 years caring“I have worked in care across London for 14 years, in hourly visiting roles, live-in placements and overnight care, and I have learned that consistency and a calm manner count for a great deal, especially with people living with dementia, Parkinson's or the…”£165 a day1 reviewProfile →
“Tabi provided not only excellent physical care but also great companionship to Mum, always attentive and with a calm and relaxed sense of humour, sharing and supporting Mum's love of football and love of family. I wholeheartedly recommend Tabi for any caring position - she is truly exceptional.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Enfield
41 of the 54 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, and 13 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 £1,190 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 Enfield 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 Enfield
92 home care agencies for older people in Enfield
3,083 private carers near Enfield
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 Enfield profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Enfield
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 Enfield sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Enfield ask about the types of care
3,083 carers within about 45 minutes of Enfield offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 60 care homes in Enfield take older people, 15 of them with nursing and 37 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 60 care homes in Enfield that take older people, 15 provide nursing. 37 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 Enfield sets out each route.