Elderly careSurrey

Types of elderly care in Surrey

An older person in Surrey can have care at home, from a visit a week to a carer who lives in, or move into a care home. 1,187 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Surrey and 328 care homes in Surrey take older people. This page sets out each kind of care, what it costs here and who provides it, with carers and client reviews from nearby.

By James Bowdler, founder of PrimeCarers  ·  Updated September 2026  ·  9 min read · See every kind of care, with local prices

Every kind of care

Every kind of care in Surrey, with what it costs here

Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Surrey charge and how much of it there is locally.

Help during the day

Help at home during the day in Surrey

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.

  • 1,187 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Surrey, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
  • 43 of the 55 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.

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.

Emma P., about Aman A. of Surbiton, 2021

Racheal is a very kind and caring person. Looks after my dad with genuine concern and care. She goes over and above what we ask her to do in making helpful suggestions to aid his physical wellbeing. Racheal is a gem!

Chloe H., about Racheal A. of Croydon, 2020

Hourly care explainedPrivate carers in Surrey

Companionship

Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.

  • Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.

She cooked nutritious meals, arranged outings, and provided companionship, which greatly enhanced my mother's quality of life. Even during my mother’s hospitalisation, Tina continued to offer support, showing remarkable empathy and respect. She treated my mother with dignity, making her feel valued and cared for, and was an incredible source of comfort during a difficult time.

Michele L., about Florentina N. of Woking, 2025

Zion is an exceptional carer. As well as being reliable, responsible, articulate and time conscious, she is also knowledgeable, integral, empathetic and very jovial. My mother has dementia and is bed bound. Zion interacted exceedingly well with her whilst providing the person centred care that she required. Thank you Zion!

Yvette S., about Zion S. of Woking, 2020

Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Surrey

Personal care

Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.

  • Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.

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.

Denise D., about Sharon R. of Croydon, 2019

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.

Gordon O., about Michael B. of Mitcham, 2021

Personal care at home

Help with a condition

Care for a condition or a change in health in Surrey

Dementia care

Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.

  • Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 write about caring for someone with dementia.

The fact that Zion has been my father's live-in carer for the past three and a half years is testament in itself. Not only has she looked after him beautifully, she has also been great company for him with lively conversation, kindness and humour. They have a genuine rapport – and I believe it is this consistency and level of care that have slowed his decline.

Clare M., about Zion S. of Woking, 2024

Dementia care at home

Nights and round the clock

Care at night and around the clock in Surrey

Live-in care

One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.

  • 62 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Surrey.
  • A week here costs £1,022 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
  • Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 also do live-in care as well as visits.

Ivanka was always cheerful and happy, she was brilliant promoting Elizabeth’s autonomy and choices even though Elizabeth is barely able to speak now. Ivanka was a good advocate for Elizabeth and communicated well with health professionals involved in her care. Ivanka had a good relationship with us (Elizabeth’s sister and her brother Ron) and kept us informed at all times. I have no hesitation in recommending Ivanka.

Sara J., about Ivanka Z. of Leatherhead, 2024

Live-in care explainedLive-in care in Surrey

Care homes

Care homes and nursing homes in Surrey

328care homes in Surrey take older people
166of them provide nursing
233are registered to care for people with dementia
14,722beds between them

234 of the 285 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 10 of them outstanding, and 51 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. The homes here that publish their fees charge a median of £1,655 a week for a residential place and £1,950 for nursing. A live-in carer here costs £1,022 to £1,120 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 Surrey 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 Surrey

263 home care agencies for older people in Surrey

Registered with the Care Quality Commission, and 177 of the 189 with a rating are rated good or outstanding. An agency usually charges £28 to £35 an hour and chooses which of its carers comes.

1,187 private carers near Surrey

Self-employed carers near Surrey charge £19 to £22 an hour on PrimeCarers, our fee included, and you choose who comes.

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 Surrey profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.

Paying for care

Help paying for care in Surrey

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 Surrey sets out each route and who to contact.

Questions

Questions families in Surrey ask about the types of care

1,187 carers within about 45 minutes of Surrey offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 328 care homes in Surrey take older people, 166 of them with nursing and 233 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 a median of £1,655 for a care home place in Surrey. 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 328 care homes in Surrey that take older people, 166 provide nursing. 233 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 Surrey sets out each route.

Where the nearest carers live

From the profiles of the carers based within about 45 minutes of Surrey

Where the nearest carers live, from their profiles. For visits, a short drive makes early and late calls easier to cover.

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