Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Kensington and Chelsea, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Kensington and Chelsea charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Kensington and Chelsea
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour32 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour3,143 carers within about 45 minutes of Kensington and Chelsea
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night36 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,159 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week3 homes without nursing in Kensington and Chelsea
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week6 nursing homes in Kensington and Chelsea
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Kensington and Chelsea charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Kensington and Chelsea. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Kensington and Chelsea
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.
- 3,143 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Kensington and Chelsea, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 23 of the 58 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Rafia B.London · 7 years caring£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Wilo S.London · 5 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Hillary L.London · 3 years caring“My days are spent visiting clients across London, helping them stay independent in their own homes.”£21 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.”
“Liliana is a gem. She helped me after an operation and did it in such a classy, thoughtful way. She is responsive, intelligent, thoughtful. You cannot go wrong here. 10/10.”
Hourly care explainedPrivate carers in Kensington and Chelsea
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Zenaida C.London · 5 years caring“Practical skills such as bathing, hoist assistance and handling administrative tasks sit alongside genuine companionship, and I bring the same calm, attentive approach whether I'm managing medication or just chatting over a cup of tea.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Mandia Amanda M.London · 10 years caring“I also take on cooking, cleaning and laundry so the home runs smoothly, and I make time for simple companionship, whether that is a card game, a puzzle or just a chat.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Marian C.London · 20 years caring“Conversation and company matter to me as much as any task on a list, and I try to bring a bit of warmth to ordinary moments.”£21.30 an hourProfile →
“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!”
“She attended to what I thought was an impossible mess to tackle in my home that had built up after not being able to care for myself for quite some time in just a few hours - a project I thought would take weeks. And she's incredibly accommodating and I just couldn't ask more from a carer. I give Liliana my strongest possible recommendation. I promise, you won't be disappointed!”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Kensington and Chelsea
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Grace M.23 years caring“My experience started as a home carer where you visit clients in their own houses for short hours The duties I did as a Home-carer was mainly one-to-one caring for people in their own homes and the care included personal care, preparing meals, administering…”£23 an hourProfile →
Amina Sufi N.Wembley · 15 years caring“I am equally at home with the practical side of caring, bathing, toileting, hoist and catheter care, medication reminders, cooking and laundry, and with the quieter side, sitting with someone, offering companionship, or simply keeping things steady and…”£18.60 an hourProfile →
Elizabeth M.London · 15 years caring“Day to day, that might mean help with washing and dressing, preparing meals, managing medication, or wound and catheter care, but it's just as often company over a puzzle or a favourite programme.”£20 an hourProfile →
“My Diet Is Balanced And Rich {I Give The Credit To Her For This} She Is Family, She Is Forever Loved And Cherished, A Jewel 💎 That Brings Peace, Joy, Love And Happiness To Your Home💯 May The Almighty ADONAI Bless Her SHALOM”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Kensington and Chelsea
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about caring for someone with dementia.
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.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
John O.London · 15 years caring“I'm experienced in supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, anxiety, depression and a range of physical conditions, and comfortable helping with personal care, medication reminders, mobility, and things like catheter or wound care when needed.”£20 an hourProfile →
Bukola A.London · 5 years caring“Alongside the companionship, I'm comfortable with the practical side too, from personal care and medication reminders to moving and handling, and I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and heart disease among other conditions over…”£22.50 an hourProfile →
“The quality of life that she's given my parents has been priceless. The peace of mind she's given my sisters and I, through a very difficult time, has been invaluable. We can't recommend her highly enough. Thankyou Lili.”
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 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Priscilla G.London · 10 years caring“Much of my work involves quite hands-on physical care, helping people who are bedbound or living with conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis or the after-effects of a stroke.”£22.60 an hourProfile →
Gbessay Gesila S.Greater London · 23 years caring“I've supported clients with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, mobility problems and many other conditions, always trying to treat the person in front of me with patience and respect.”£19 an hourProfile →
Virginia B.London · 23 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and end of life care, among many 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 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Susan D.London · 20 years caring“I always like to support people through their recovery journey. I have gained a lot of knowledge and skills in the care industry, worked in Jewish Care Organisation and Shaw Healthcare as a Senior Team Leader.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ruma K.20 years caring“I have worked in hourly and visiting care for 20 years, speaking Bihari, English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu with clients and families, and supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and many other conditions along the way.”£25 an hourProfile →
Rehema Z.London · 17 years caring“I have since worked in hospital and am training to be a nurse, I worked on surgical ward and old people's wards and in emergency department.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Maryan A.London · 11 years caring“Over eleven years I have supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£20.10 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Victoria N.London · 5 years caring“Over five years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a wide range of physical conditions including osteoporosis, arthritis and orthopaedic injuries, as well as providing end of life care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
“Janet lived with my mother for the last four years or so of her life and provided her with exceptional care. She has an unusual combination of kindness and firmness, is quite unflappable, physically strong, extremely savvy and surrounded by a close-knit support system that proved invaluable in our particular situation. You will be lucky if you enjoy her services.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Kensington and Chelsea
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Amina I.LondonDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
Mihaela E.Greater London · 13 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Shukri M.10 years caring“I speak English, Italian and Somali, and I offer hourly visits and overnight care, with skills that cover everything from dementia and Parkinson's care to catheter care, mobility support and helping after a fall or operation.”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 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Vida B.London · 10 years caring“Based in London, I offer hourly, visiting and overnight care, and I speak both English and Yoruba, which often helps me put families at ease from the first visit.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ambika G.City of Westminster · 11 years caring“I am based in the City of Westminster and provide hourly, live-in and overnight care. I speak English, Gujarati, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Sanskrit and Urdu, which can be especially helpful when supporting clients and communicating with their families.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Kwaku A.London · 7 years caring£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.”
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 Kensington and Chelsea.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,159 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 51 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Janet F.London · 18 years caring“Whether it's hourly visits, overnight support or live-in care, I bring the same grounded approach, comfortable with everything from hoist assistance and catheter care to would dressing and PEG feeding, as well as the everyday tasks of cooking, laundry and…”£180 a day3 reviewsProfile →
Sonia Maureen M.18 years caring£200 a day1 reviewProfile →
Maria Jose F.London · 16 years caring“□Documents: •DBS •References •All the required certificates •Coaching diploma □Experience •Elderly •Learning Disabilities(care,education) •Complex Needs -Domiciliary hourly care,care homes,Live in care,night care,education- ▪︎The best of me: •High ethics and…”£160 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Live-in care explainedLive-in care in Kensington and Chelsea
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Kensington and Chelsea
6 of the 7 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them outstanding, and 1 is 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 £1,159 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea
12 home care agencies for older people in Kensington and Chelsea
3,143 private carers near Kensington and Chelsea
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 Kensington and Chelsea profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Kensington and Chelsea
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 Kensington and Chelsea sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Kensington and Chelsea ask about the types of care
3,143 carers within about 45 minutes of Kensington and Chelsea offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 9 care homes in Kensington and Chelsea take older people, 6 of them with nursing and 6 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 9 care homes in Kensington and Chelsea that take older people, 6 provide nursing. 6 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 Kensington and Chelsea sets out each route.