Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Hounslow, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Hounslow charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Hounslow
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour23 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour416 carers within about 45 minutes of Hounslow
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night31 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 week3 homes without nursing in Hounslow
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week10 nursing homes in Hounslow
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Hounslow charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Hounslow. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Hounslow
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.
- 416 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Hounslow, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 27 of the 52 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Samantha W.Feltham · 5 years caring“I am based in Feltham and offer hourly visiting care, supporting people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£25 an hourProfile →
Denisa Petruta V.Ashford · 4 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Gilbert A.London · 16 years caring“Over 16 years of hourly, visiting and overnight care in London, I have supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Aman came to support my Dad's care when we were at crisis point. We have really appreciated his calm and professional approach. Without his support we wouldn't have been able to navigate bringing and keeping Dad at home.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Adesola O.Hounslow · 10 years caring“I would be glad to meet you or your family for a chat and see how I might help.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Jewell C.13 years caring“There are so much wealth of knowledge that can be gain through conversations with the elderly.”£17.39 an hourProfile →
Christopher O.Feltham · 4 years caring“Just as important to me is the time spent simply being good company, whether that's a proper conversation over lunch, a walk outside, or settling into a familiar routine together.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Jayne looked after him, took him out for long walks in the park and helped him to become more confident in a difficult situation. When his mobility became better, she also encouraged him to go out with the Upwalker (Rollator for tall people) to improve his walking. We are very sad that she is no longer able to come to us because she moved out of the area for work reasons.”
“Maria has been absolutely amazing with my father, she has help to maintain his weight and put a smile back on his face. We highly recommend her. Thank you Maria”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Hounslow
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Isabelle L.Isleworth · 4 years caring“My personal care skills are broad. I help with bathing, dressing, moving and handling, and hoist use.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Maame A.Feltham · 6 years caring“I'm comfortable with personal care such as bathing, dressing and catheter care, as well as the quieter side of the job, cooking a meal, doing the laundry, or simply sitting and talking.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Robert A.Feltham · 15 years caring“I offer hourly visits, live-in support and overnight care, and I'm comfortable with the full range of daily tasks, from washing and dressing to medication reminders, moving and handling, hoist use and meal preparation.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“I have often referred to Jayne as a godsend, really taking the load off my shoulders. She takes real pride in being a carer and it really shows.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Hounslow
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Harriet N.Ashford · 12 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care in Ashford, and I am comfortable with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£27 an hourProfile →
Mandeep K.Southall · 2 years caring“Over two years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and arthritis, among other conditions, and I have grown comfortable with the full range of personal care, from hoist assistance and catheter care to medication reminders…”£20 an hourProfile →
Sharmain Kamlawatee S.Feltham · 20 years caring“I HAVE EXPERIENCE IN DEMENTIA CARE, STROKE, BRAIN INJURY, SPINAL CORD INJURY, MENTAL ILLNESS; PARKINSON DISEASE, DIABETICS, CANCER, END OF LIFE, TRACHEOSTOMY/ VENTILATOR, CAUGH ASSIST, OXYGEN THERAPY, EPILEPSY, BIPAP CPAP IPAP, PEG FEEDING NASOGASTRIC FEEDING…”£20 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 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Kim C.Hampton · 3 years caring“I have worked with stroke sufferers, dementia sufferers, people who need catheter care & help with personal hygiene & cooking.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Olivia Carmen H.East Molesey · 6 years caring“I worked with all kind of medical conditionssych as Parkinson,Dementia,Stroke, I had clients on Palliative care,clients who used Oxigen Machine,I had clients with Catheter.”£19 an hourProfile →
Esther A.3 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and heart disease, among other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and help with mobility.”£18.80 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 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Adriana K.Greenford · 2 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight visits, and over two years I've supported people through a real range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's Disease to arthritis, respiratory illness and post operative recovery.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Muflih B.Feltham · 1 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, poor mobility and conditions such as COPD and arthritis, and I find an unhurried, even-tempered manner often matters as much as the task itself.”£18.70 an hourProfile →
Ruth B.Ashford · 8 years caring“I have also supported people with arthritis, osteoporosis, mobility problems and those who are bedbound, as well as people managing anxiety, depression or the effects of cancer treatment and post operative recovery.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Omotayo M.London · 20 years caring“I am also experienced with catheter and colostomy care, wound dressing and end of life care, and I try to bring a calm, steady presence alongside the practical support.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Mandia Amanda M.London · 10 years caring“I am based in London and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over ten years I have worked with people facing a wide range of conditions, from stroke, epilepsy and Parkinson's to brain injury, learning disabilities and autism, as well as supporting…”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Esther O.West Molesey · 20 years caring“In that time I have supported people through dementia, stroke, heart disease, cancer, respiratory illness, and end of life care, as well as conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and ME/CFS that can make daily life unpredictable.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Christina cared for my mother during her last few difficult years. Christina is a wonderfully patient, understanding and caring person. I truly feel that my mother couldn't have been in better hands and can't recommend Christina highly enough.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Hounslow
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Aidah A.Ashford · 6 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care, and I am just as happy sitting down for a cup of tea and a proper conversation as I am helping with bathing, dressing or medication reminders.”Does nightsProfile →
Elzbieta S.Hounslow · 15 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Dawinder Kaur S.Hounslow · 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 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Rahila K.Hounslow · 6 years caring“I was a carer for ten years then I took a break to have my children now I have returned to the profession I happy to care for you from undertaking personal care though to sitting services”£22.60 an hourProfile →
Dayalal L.16 years caring£26 an hourProfile →
Younes A.Hounslow · 10 years caring“I am Abouaya, based in Hounslow, offering hourly, live-in and overnight care. I moved from a nursing role abroad into care work here in the UK, and for the past two years I have kept a steady, reliable service going for my clients.”£18 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 Hounslow.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,190 with our fee included, typically £1,111.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Taubah N.Feltham · 7 years caring“Respectful of my client's homes, ways of living and requirements I have experience with working with Elderly learning difficulties autism supported live in for both young adults and Elderly.”£125 a dayProfile →
Angelita C.18 years caring“Over 18 years of care work, I've spent a lot of that time with people living with dementia and Alzheimer's, often in complex situations that ask for real patience and a steady presence.”£149 a dayProfile →
Casmir Uchenna N.Ashford · 5 years caring“I'm based in Ashford and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, with five years of experience behind me.”£148 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Hounslow
9 of the 11 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or 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 £1,190 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 Hounslow 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 Hounslow
65 home care agencies for older people in Hounslow
416 private carers near Hounslow
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 Hounslow profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Hounslow
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 Hounslow sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Hounslow ask about the types of care
416 carers within about 45 minutes of Hounslow offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 13 care homes in Hounslow take older people, 10 of them with nursing and 10 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,111 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 13 care homes in Hounslow that take older people, 10 provide nursing. 10 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 Hounslow sets out each route.