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 hour23 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour174 carers within about 45 minutes of Richmond upon Thames
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night26 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,150 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,300 a week16 homes without nursing in Richmond upon Thames
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,595 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, November 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Richmond upon Thames. Care home fees are the median for homes in England that publish one, 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.
- 174 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Richmond upon Thames, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 34 of the 49 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Mihaela E.Greater London · 13 years caring“Humane, empathetic Carer, significantly improving the quality of life for people in need for more than a decade, through a bespoke, high-standard, and responsible approach of their care needs, in their own home.”£25 an hourProfile →
Shukri M.10 years caring“Ten years into this work, I still find the same thing motivates me as when I started: helping people hold on to their independence and feeling good about the day.”£19 an hourProfile →
Maya H.Greater London · 9 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, with hands on support such as washing, dressing, moving and handling, medication reminders, and meal preparation, alongside practical help like laundry and light admin.”£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.”
“Since Elmare has been Caring for my father I have felt a massive improvement in his overall happiness and contentment. She couldn’t be more helpful and attentive and he is really lucky to have her.”
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 →
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 →
Sherika J.5 years caring“A jigsaw puzzle, a chat, whatever someone fancies doing that day. I love painting, gardening and baking myself, so I'm always happy to share an activity or just sit and talk.”£18.80 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.”
“I have one word to describe Elmare and that is ‘fantastic’. She managed to win over my reluctant father on her very first visit and she obviously really cares about her clients. My sister and I are very happy.”
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 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
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 →
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 →
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 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 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 →
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 →
Joseph T.London · 20 years caring“Have provided both residential and domiciliary care and support to elderly with dementia, autistic young persons in SEND school and varying settings.”£19.20 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.
Elmare H.Worcester Park · 14 years caring“I have a wide range of skills and experience in caring for clients with MS, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy, Motor Neurone disease across various age groups.”£18 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
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 →
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 →
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, 17 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 →
Jacqueline N.20 years caring“When one of my clients fell seriously ill outside my usual hours, I took him to hospital myself and stayed by his side for two days.”£19.70 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, 18 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Naheeda A.Greater London · 7 years caring“Over seven years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer and end of life care, as well as conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and anxiety or depression.”£19.20 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 →
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 →
“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 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Kim C.Hampton · 3 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
Marian C.London · 20 years caring“I have spent twenty years working as a carer in London, offering hourly visits and overnight care, and a good deal of what I know I have learned steadily on the job rather than in a classroom.”Does nightsProfile →
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.”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 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
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 →
Faris A.7 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
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 →
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 £1,150 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 also do live-in care as well as visits.
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 →
Aman A.Surbiton · 7 years caring£140 a day3 reviewsProfile →
Margaret K.Kingston upon Thames · 18 years caring£180 a dayProfile →
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; among homes in England that do, a residential place typically costs about £1,300 a week and a nursing place about £1,595. A live-in carer here costs £1,015 to £1,150 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
174 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
174 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 £1,300 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.