Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Richmond upon Thames, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Richmond upon Thames charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Richmond upon Thames
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour25 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour2,831 carers within about 45 minutes of Richmond upon Thames
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night28 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 week16 homes without nursing in Richmond upon Thames
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week9 nursing homes in Richmond upon Thames
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Richmond upon Thames charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Richmond upon Thames. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Richmond upon Thames
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.
- 2,831 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Richmond upon Thames, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 36 of the 53 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Sharmain Kamlawatee S.Feltham · 20 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Rahila K.Hounslow · 6 years caring£22.60 an hourProfile →
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 →
“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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 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 →
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 →
Gbessay Gesila S.Greater London · 23 years caring“My visits across Greater London are built around hourly care, popping in to help someone get up and dressed, manage medication, or simply share a cup of tea and a proper conversation.”£19 an hourProfile →
“My father was an intelligent man with a good sense of humour and Mario was an amusing and affectionate companion - he for example looked out my father's favourite music music, engaged him in conversation and made sure he was as comfortable as possible. Mario is generous, capable, kind and entirely reliable. He engaged with my father in a warm and thoughtful way. My father was extremely lucky to have him.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Richmond upon Thames
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.
Sherika J.5 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I'm comfortable supporting a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and end of life care, alongside practical help like bathing, medication reminders and meal preparation.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Angelita C.18 years caring“Beyond dementia care, I support people with a wide range of conditions, from diabetes and stroke recovery to end of life care, and I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, with help across personal care, mobility, medication and daily household tasks.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
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 →
“I would have given her 6 stars if I had been able. She is really bubbly and puts you at your ease, which is really important in personal care. Once she finishes the key tasks she just gets on with lots of other work without being asked. She is just one of those people that looks around, sees what needs to be done and does it. She is super professional and I would and probably will, work with her again.”
“I would like to thank Michael for his outstanding commitment to caring for our mum. He is demonstrating to the family on a daily basis, an excellent professional attitude. In using hoists to move mum, administrating medications, food preparation and feeding, cleaning and bathing mum and his all round general care for our mum.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Richmond upon Thames
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, 35 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Jewell C.13 years caring“During my years of working in a residential care home as an Adult health and social care worker, I supported service users who lived with moderate to severe/ last stages of dementia.”£17.39 an hourProfile →
Arunas S.Kingston upon Thames · 4 years caring“I have worked with people living with Parkinson's, stroke, dementia and mobility difficulties, as well as respiratory illness, heart disease and epilepsy, and I try to keep things steady and dignified even on harder days.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Maya H.Greater London · 9 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, respiratory illness and heart disease, as well as those needing end of life or post operative care, and I'm comfortable with PEG feeding, catheter care and hoist use.”£25 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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Rose Danstan K.New Malden · 6 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, anxiety and depression, among other conditions, and I'm equally comfortable helping with bathing, dressing, medication reminders or catheter care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Daniel B.Surbiton · 5 years caring“I offer hourly visits and overnight care around Surbiton, and over five years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis, heart disease and many other conditions.”£19 an hourProfile →
Robert A.Feltham · 15 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis, respiratory illness and heart conditions, as well as those needing end of life care or recovering after surgery.”£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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Katya P.Surbiton · 16 years caring“I have gained an experience across all sectors of the health care industry, and that includes within a hospital environment,community work, and private arrangements.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Nomakhosi N.Surbiton · 8 years caring“I have been doing this work for eight years now, and in that time I have supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£17 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
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, 21 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Wioleta J.London · 7 years caring“I have also cared for people at the end of life, which takes a steady hand and a calm presence.”£23.70 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Donna R.Surbiton · 15 years caring“I have supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of life care, and I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing and medication to hoist and catheter care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Jacqueline N.20 years caring“I offer hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in care, with experience across dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, as well as helping with mobility, personal care, catheter care and medication.”£19.70 an hourProfile →
“We cannot speak highly enough of the care that Angelique gave, and would recommend her to anyone else needing a live-in carer. I would add that she was totally trustworthy around the house too, and with my mother's belongings.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Richmond upon Thames
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, 28 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Kim C.Hampton · 3 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
Esther O.West Molesey · 20 years caring“I offer both hourly visits and overnight care, so families can call on me for a regular pattern or extra support during a harder patch.”Does nightsProfile →
Ruth B.Ashford · 8 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care across Ashford, and after eight years in this job I still find real satisfaction in helping someone stay comfortable and independent at home.”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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Mihaela E.Greater London · 13 years caring£37.50 an hourProfile →
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.”£19 an hourProfile →
Olivia Carmen H.East Molesey · 6 years caring“I am an experienced self employed live in carer. I m very patient person,reliable,comunicative,hard working and organized.”£19 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 Richmond upon Thames.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,190 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Aman A.Surbiton · 7 years caring£140 a day3 reviewsProfile →
Omotayo M.London · 20 years caring“My working week in London can take many shapes: a few hours here and there for one client, a full live-in placement for another, or an overnight stay when a family needs to sleep easy.”£145 a day1 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…”£170 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Richmond upon Thames
22 of the 23 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or 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 £1,190 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 Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames
20 home care agencies for older people in Richmond upon Thames
2,831 private carers near Richmond upon Thames
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 Richmond upon Thames profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Richmond upon Thames
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 Richmond upon Thames sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Richmond upon Thames ask about the types of care
2,831 carers within about 45 minutes of Richmond upon Thames offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 25 care homes in Richmond upon Thames take older people, 9 of them with nursing and 19 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 25 care homes in Richmond upon Thames that take older people, 9 provide nursing. 19 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 Richmond upon Thames sets out each route.
