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.
The kinds of care in Surrey
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour26 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour89 carers within about 45 minutes of Surrey
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night25 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,033 to £1,121 a week66 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from home£1,655 a week162 homes without nursing in Surrey
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shift£1,875 a week166 nursing homes in Surrey
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Surrey charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, November 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Surrey. Care home fees are the median of the homes here that publish them.
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.
- 89 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Surrey, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 40 of the 52 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Samina A.Woking · 27 years caring“Over the 25 years I have look after various clients with many different disabilities and needs I still enjoy caring because its satisfyingly job to make difference in someone's life, helping to keep there independence and giving them choices to make about…”£20 an hourProfile →
Sandra A.Greater London · 3 years caring“With me, you can expect someone who slows down rather than hurries through the visit.”£19 an hourProfile →
Philemon P.Woking · 3 years caring“I also take care of cooking, laundry and light housework, so things tick along smoothly at home.”£19 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.”
“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!”
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, 26 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Neema Mdetele H.Mole Valley · 4 years caring“Sharing a hobby or an interest gives us something to talk about straight away, and that shared conversation is often where a real connection starts.”£22.80 an hourProfile →
Wilson B.Woking · 23 years caring“Outside of work I enjoy walking, cooking, gardening and reading, and I often find these are the things that spark the best conversations with the people I support.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Andrew T.Horsham · 6 years caring“But what I enjoy most is the company side of things: sitting down for a proper meal together, getting out for a walk, chatting over a board game or just having the telly on and someone to talk to during the adverts.”£19 an hourProfile →
“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.”
“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 Surrey
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.
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 →
Bola Dorcas S.Horsham · 15 years caring“That might mean help with washing and dressing, medication reminders, moving and handling or catheter care, or it might mean cooking a proper meal and sitting down for a chat and a game of cards.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Hadi K.7 years caring“Over seven years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer, post-operative recovery and declining mobility, alongside anxiety and depression, so I am comfortable adapting to whatever a person needs on a given…”£25 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 Surrey
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, 35 write about caring for someone with dementia.
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 →
Miriamu M.Redhill · 10 years caring“Over ten years, I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to mobility problems, stroke recovery and end of life care.”£22 an hourProfile →
Maria F.Waverley · 16 years caring“My extensive background includes supporting individuals with disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease, Autism Having worked across nursing homes, residential facilities, and domiciliary (home care) settings, I am highly adaptable and deeply…”£22 an hourProfile →
“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!”
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, 33 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 →
Diana C.Guildford · 45 years caring“Over the decades I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and diabetes, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with declining mobility, arthritis or respiratory illness.”£20 an hourProfile →
Olivia Carmen H.East Molesey · 6 years caring“I worked with all kind of medical conditionssych as Parkinson,Dementia,Stroke, I had clients on Palliative care,clients who used Oxigen Machine,I had clients with Catheter.”£19 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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Sarah F.Tadworth · 21 years caring“Over 21 years I have worked in hospitals, day services and people's own homes, supporting a genuinely wide range of clients, from older people living with dementia to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions such as anxiety,…”£23 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Sharon K.Leatherhead · 5 years caring“I have supported people who are bedbound, living with spinal injuries or recovering from surgery, as well as those managing anxiety, depression or learning disabilities, so whatever the situation at home, chances are I have worked with something similar…”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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, 15 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Daniela C.Purley · 9 years caring“My experience covers a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis, and end of life care, along with the everyday practical side of things such as cooking, medication reminders, and personal care.”£20 an hour5 reviewsProfile →
Barry K.Horsham · 10 years caring“Based in Horsham, I offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, drawing on ten years' experience with conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, learning disabilities and autism, and mental…”£25 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 →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Surrey
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, 25 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Martina V.Does nights2 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Helen M.Cranleigh · 13 years caring“I'm a bubbly, happy sort of person, and I've spent 13 years offering hourly and overnight care around Cranleigh, working with people managing dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a whole range of other conditions, including end of life care.”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 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Olufemi Emmanuel O.Epsom · 7 years caring“I'm based in Epsom and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and after seven years in this work I still find those small gestures of appreciation mean the most.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Alefah R.Sutton · 23 years caring“I have spent 23 years learning that good care is as much about steady presence as it is about skill, and that is what I try to bring to every live-in placement I take on across Sutton.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Maggie O.Woking · 15 years caring“My whole career has been spent visiting clients in their own homes, hourly visits and overnight care, right across Woking.”£25 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 66 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Surrey.
- A week here costs £1,033 to £1,121 with our fee included, typically £1,062.
- Of the 43 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Allen N.Sutton · 20 years caring“I have spent twenty years working in care around Sutton, offering hourly visits, live-in placements and overnight stays, and I still think the quiet moments matter just as much as the practical ones.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Aman A.Surbiton · 7 years caring£140 a day3 reviewsProfile →
Gabor I.Woking · 11 years caring“Based in Woking, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over eleven years I have supported clients through Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and many other conditions, including end of life care.”£150 a day1 reviewProfile →
“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.”
“She is a ray of sunshine and has treated my mother with genuine dignity, warmth and respect and encouraging and enabling her to do so much more than she would otherwise have been able to do. Thank you Zion”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Surrey
232 of the 289 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 11 of them outstanding, and 56 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 £1,875 for nursing. A live-in carer here costs £1,033 to £1,121 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
89 private carers near Surrey
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
89 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 £1,062 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.
