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 hour20 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour309 carers within about 45 minutes of Harrow
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night32 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,134 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.
- 309 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Harrow, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £21.
- 29 of the 53 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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 →
Adebimpe A.Stanmore · 21 years caring“Over the past two years I supported the same three clients, getting to know their routines, their families and the small things that made each day feel steadier.”£21.90 an hourProfile →
Kuruwita K.16 years caring£21 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, 20 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Karen H.Pinner · 40 years caring“I am equally comfortable supporting someone who is bedbound or someone who just needs a steady hand and company, and I have worked with young adults and children as well as older clients.”£25 an hour5 reviewsProfile →
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 →
“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, 30 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 →
Muhaimina W.Stanmore · 12 years caring“And in her own home we help her get showered and dressed and be able to help with basic things in the day.”£21 an hourProfile →
Afishetu A.Harrow · 10 years caring“Practically, I am confident with hoist and moving and handling, catheter care, bathing and dressing, medication reminders and cooking proper meals, and I take as much care over the housework and laundry as I do the personal care itself, because a tidy,…”£23.50 an hourProfile →
“There are carers who simply perform tasks, and there are carers who truly care — Marise unquestionably belongs to the latter. Her kindness, commitment, and natural empathy made a lasting difference not only to our father, but to our entire family. I would recommend Marise without hesitation and to the highest possible degree.”
“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.”
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.
Ifrah Ali G.London · 16 years caring“Hello, my name is Ifrah and I am an experienced carer of over 10 years with specialised experience in Dementia in elderly people.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 →
Zohra K.5 years caring“Over five years I've built up experience across hourly, live-in and overnight care, supporting people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care, alongside everyday help with washing, dressing,…”£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.”
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, 23 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Irina D.Bushey · 10 years caring“Based in Bushey, I bring ten years of experience to this work, supporting people with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, alongside physical conditions such as stroke, arthritis and declining mobility.”£23.40 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
Azentina B.Edgware · 16 years caring“I'm based in Edgware and offer hourly and overnight care, and in that time I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart disease and diabetes, as well as those who are bedbound or nearing the end…”£22.50 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, 11 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 →
Favour K.Northolt · 7 years caring“I'm comfortable with hands-on tasks such as bathing, moving and handling, wound dressing, catheter and PEG care, and I've supported people through conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, heart disease and cancer, including end of life care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
“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 £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Harriet N.Edgware · 20 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
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.”Does nightsProfile →
Rahma H.Wembley · 7 years caringDoes 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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Wioleta M.London · 7 years caring£21 an hourProfile →
Sheryl C.Watford · 17 years caring£19 an hourProfile →
Pushpa A.Greenford · 18 years caring“I am based in Greenford and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care. I speak English, Gujarati and Hindi, which often helps put families at ease.”£22.50 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 Harrow.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,134 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 12 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 →
Jimmy S.Harrow · 10 years caring£150 a dayProfile →
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 £1,134 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
309 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
309 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.