Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Harrow, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Harrow charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Harrow
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £23 an hour19 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour3,190 carers within about 45 minutes of Harrow
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night32 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,120 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week19 homes without nursing in Harrow
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week16 nursing homes in Harrow
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Harrow charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Harrow. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Harrow
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.
- 3,190 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Harrow, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 28 of the 56 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Anne-Marie B.Harrow · 14 years caring£23 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Frank A.Harrow · 5 years caring“Sometimes it's a few hourly visits, sometimes a live-in stay, sometimes overnight care. I'm based in Harrow and have spent five years doing this work.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Sharon J.4 years caring£18.80 an hourProfile →
“Irina is an absolutely outstanding carer. She looks after my dad like he is her own and their genuine connection is so wonderful to see. She is highly proactive, takes direction perfectly and constantly goes above and beyond expectations. Beyond her professional intuitive she has a truly, lovely, warm personality and we could not ask for better support.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Emma B.2 years caring“Alongside personal care like bathing, dressing and medication reminders, I put real weight on companionship.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Mary T.Edgware · 27 years caring“What I enjoy most is the company itself: cooking a proper meal together, pottering in the garden, a trip to the shops or the cinema, or simply sitting with a cup of tea and a good conversation or a board game.”£19 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Irina D.Bushey · 10 years caring“I speak English, Spanish and Romanian, which has opened up genuine conversations with clients from different backgrounds.”£23.40 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“The interaction she gives my mother is incredible, singing, dancing, taking her to groups, on plenty of walks which mum always loves. She keeps mum very active in body and mind which is exactly what we wanted to keep the mum we knew before the dementia coming out, we were not sure we would find someone to do that but we have in Joyce. She is caring and gentle with mum and I could not recommend her highly enough!”
“Angela has been a godsend for our 96yr old mum. She is honest, kind, thoughtful and is a good time keeper in spite of having a busy life herself. Mum always looked forward to her visits and her company when she cooked mum's evening meal. Since mum has been in hospital the last couple of weeks, Angela has frequently texted to see how things are.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Harrow
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Angela S.Edgware · 5 years caring“I can help with personal care,”£19.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Azentina B.Edgware · 16 years caring“Day to day, I help with the practical things, washing, dressing, moving around safely, catheter care, medication reminders, and meals, but I also try to make sure the person I'm with feels like themselves.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Zohra K.5 years caring“I came to care because I enjoy looking after people properly, taking real pride in how I do it, and making sure their dignity and safety always come first.”£20 an hourProfile →
“We still (over two years later) see Rose as part of our extended family and invite her to our celebrations. Anyone lucky enough to have the opportunity to employ her is making a very wise decision, if they do so.”
“Most important she is companionable and mum regards Anne- Marie as a lovely friend.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Harrow
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Harriet N.Edgware · 20 years caring“E dementia, cerebral palsy, end of life care [palliative care], patients with physical disability, Autism, cancer patients, Ms patients among others.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Alina S.Watford · 10 years caring“An experienced, compassionate, and qualified care assistant with specialization in elderly care, dementia care and palliative care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Afishetu A.Harrow · 10 years caring“Much of my experience has been with dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery, alongside conditions like COPD, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so I am used to adapting my approach to what each person needs that day.”£23.50 an hourProfile →
“She was very kind and loving and he adored her. Even when the dementia got very very bad she had a lot of patience. I would definitely recommend her for care.”
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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Rachel M.London · 17 years caring“Over 17 years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, Type 2 diabetes and declining mobility, including those who are bedbound, and I am comfortable with hoist assistance, catheter care and the full range of personal care from bathing to…”£20 an hourProfile →
Yolanda T.London · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a good deal else, and I keep my training current, including infection control and disease management, so I'm not relying on old habits.”£22 an hourProfile →
Asif A.Watford · 8 years caring“I've been providing hourly visiting care around Watford for eight years, and in that time I've supported people with a huge range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Rupesh D.Edgware · 20 years caring“I'm based in Edgware and have spent 20 years supporting people with all kinds of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and mobility problems.”£21.70 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Kwok Z.Greater London · 12 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, learning disabilities, anxiety and a wide range of other conditions, alongside personal care, medication and mobility support.”£25 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Hope Lynn K.Harrow · 10 years caring“I settled her, checked she was breathing properly, called an ambulance and stayed in close contact with the family throughout her hospital stay.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Pinkal P.Harrow · 10 years caring“Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in providing care for people with various conditions, including end-of-life care, motor neurone disease, dementia, and multiple sclerosis (MS).”£31.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Husneara B.London · 14 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, stroke, heart disease, cancer and those nearing the end of life, along with mobility needs and conditions like COPD.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Sarah D.Greater London · 1 years caring“I have supported clients with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and conditions such as stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as end of life care, alongside practical help like medication reminders, personal care, mobility…”£19.50 an hourProfile →
“I can truly say that Peter always put Dad at the centre of everything and I know that they found a great friendship in difficult times. I would definitely recommend Peter in any care role in future and wish him all the best.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Harrow
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Adebimpe A.Stanmore · 21 years caring“I'm based in Stanmore and offer hourly and overnight care, with 21 years behind me supporting people with conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and heart disease, as well as end of life care.”£21.90 an hourProfile →
Wioleta M.London · 7 years caring£21 an hourProfile →
Osama M.Wembley · 3 years caring“There is a particular kind of trust that builds when someone lets you help with a hoist transfer or catheter care, and over three years of hourly and overnight visits across Wembley I have learned not to take that trust lightly.”£21 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 Harrow.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Janice C.Pinner · 32 years caring£175 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Rose M.29 years caring“I am a reliable and compassionate live-in carer with hands-on experience delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Favour K.Northolt · 7 years caring“My working week can look quite different from one day to the next: a few hours here, a full night there, sometimes a longer stretch of live-in support when a family needs me close by.”£149 a day1 reviewProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Harrow
31 of the 33 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them outstanding, and 2 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 £1,120 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 Harrow 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 Harrow
80 home care agencies for older people in Harrow
3,190 private carers near Harrow
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 Harrow profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Harrow
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 Harrow sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Harrow ask about the types of care
3,190 carers within about 45 minutes of Harrow offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 35 care homes in Harrow take older people, 16 of them with nursing and 28 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 35 care homes in Harrow that take older people, 16 provide nursing. 28 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 Harrow sets out each route.