Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Lambeth, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Lambeth charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Lambeth
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour30 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour2,986 carers within about 45 minutes of Lambeth
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night29 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,400 a weekCarers travel to the placement
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week9 homes without nursing in Lambeth
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week7 nursing homes in Lambeth
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Lambeth charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Lambeth. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Lambeth
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.
- 2,986 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Lambeth, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 8 of the 49 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Siham A.London · 4 years caring“That is the kind of atmosphere I try to bring into my work as a carer in London, whether I am visiting for a few hours or staying overnight.”£19 an hourProfile →
Isatu K.London · 3 years caring“I'm equally comfortable with someone who simply wants company and conversation as with more hands-on personal care, and I try to fit around each person's routine rather than the other way round.”£18.89 an hourProfile →
Shifah N.London · 5 years caring“I once supported someone with a high-level spinal cord injury who felt frustrated after losing their independence following a hospital discharge.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“She is a genuine, kind and caring person, full of warmth and love. Ese takes her work really seriously and has been very adaptable as my mothers needs progressed and varied. Nothing has been too much for her and she provided feedback to me regularly. I have come to see Ese as part of the family and would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a trustworthy, reliable and instinctive carer.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Michael A.10 years caring“I also like to walk, cook, bake and talk over a bit of music or television, small things that make good company.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Beverley J.London“My week is usually a mix of hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements across London, and the part I enjoy most is simple companionship.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Bertha Yvette G.London · 5 years caring“One client I supported was very unsettled after her dog passed away, and I spent time sitting with her, talking things through and just keeping her company until her daughter arranged a new puppy.”£18.80 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!”
“Jeli B is an excellent carer, she is attentive, friendly and helpful. Jeli B makes my mum feel comfortable and relaxed and she is extremely reliable and hardworking. Jeli B is always punctual and attends every scheduled visit. My mum appreciates her kindness and patience and is so grateful to have her. Thank you Jeli B”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Lambeth
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Ashley.Kip L.London · 10 years caring“Day to day, my work often includes PEG feeding, wound dressing, colostomy care and nebulizer support, always delivered with patience and clear communication.”£20 an hourProfile →
Wilo S.London · 5 years caring“My experience includes helping clients with personal care tasks, administering medication, preparing meals or snacks and feeding, assisting with incontinence, shopping, house-work tasks and laundry.”£20 an hourProfile →
Francis M.London · 10 years caring“Day to day, I can help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, hoist use, catheter and wound care, and medication reminders, alongside cooking, laundry and general household tasks.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Nicola is BRILLIANT. Everything is going like clockwork since she started as a carer for me. I am often in a lot of pain and she understands and works accordingly. She is extremely pleasant and extremely clean. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone. Margaret Berry.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Lambeth
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Jennifer N.London · 15 years caring£21 an hourProfile →
Charmaine H.London · 8 years caring“My Name is Charmaine, I have been a carer for eights years, the first person I cared for was my neighbour i realise that it was something that I had the passion for so I decided to work in the community care where I go into clients homes and assist with…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Fatimat Abidemi O.London · 15 years caring“That calm, clear approach has stayed with me through fifteen years of hourly visiting care across London, working with clients whose needs range from dementia and mobility difficulties to mental health conditions like anxiety, depression and bipolar.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Julia cared for our mum amazingly! Her kind and patient approach ensured mum was supported well in her early stages of being diagnosed with Dementia. She is very trustworthy, and is a true asset to anyone that needs her support.”
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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Jeli B.London · 9 years caring“I support people living with dementia, mobility difficulties, diabetes, Parkinson’s, and a wide range of other conditions.”£30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Josephine Z.London · 6 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and other physical conditions, as well as those needing end of life care, and I know that the conversation and the company often matter just as much as the practical help.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Zenaida C.London · 5 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer and orthopaedic injuries, as well as those who are bedbound or facing declining mobility.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Nicola R.London · 5 years caring“I have been an outreach worker placing young people with learning difficulties in further education and have been volunteering in the Cancer Unit at Guys Hospital, I believe it is important to encourage all clients to engage in conversation in order to…”£22.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Grace D.London · 2 years caring“Day to day, I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and heart disease, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with reduced mobility.”£17.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
MuiMin C.20 years caring“Over the years I have supported people recovering from broken bones and brain injuries, as well as those living with diabetes, osteoporosis, poor mobility or chronic fatigue.”£25 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Joyce C.Greater London · 25 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, respiratory illness and heart conditions, among others, as well as those needing end of life care, and I'm comfortable with wound dressing, catheter and colostomy care too.”£20 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Gloria K.London · 7 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and orthopaedic injuries, as well as those needing end of life care, help with mobility, or support after surgery.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Lambeth
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Ese E.London · 23 years caringDoes nights3 reviewsProfile →
Latoyah R.London · 16 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
Osarodion O.London · 3 years caring“I'm based in London and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, with three years of experience across a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and arthritis, among others.”Does nights1 reviewProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- Live-in carers travel for a placement, so carers from across the region can come.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,400 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Julia Hazvinei L.London · 10 years caring“Ten years on, that still drives how I work across London, offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care depending on what someone needs.”£135 a day4 reviewsProfile →
Sonia Maureen M.18 years caring£200 a day1 reviewProfile →
Pere O.London · 17 years caring“I offer hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in care across London, and what I enjoy most is simply being good company for someone.”£160 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Lambeth
12 of the 15 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them outstanding, and 3 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 £1,050 to £1,400 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 Lambeth 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 Lambeth
51 home care agencies for older people in Lambeth
2,986 private carers near Lambeth
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 Lambeth profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Lambeth
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 Lambeth sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Lambeth ask about the types of care
2,986 carers within about 45 minutes of Lambeth offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 16 care homes in Lambeth take older people, 7 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 £1,120 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 16 care homes in Lambeth that take older people, 7 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 Lambeth sets out each route.