Elderly careSutton

Types of elderly care in Sutton

An older person in Sutton can have care at home, from a visit a week to a carer who lives in, or move into a care home. 2,590 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Sutton. 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 October 2026  ·  9 min read · See every kind of care, with local prices

Every kind of care

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

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

Help during the day

Help at home during the day in Sutton

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.

  • 2,590 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Sutton, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
  • 31 of the 53 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

“Sarah is a god send and I would recommend her to anyone that wants a lovely carer that truly cares.”

Donna D., about Sarah Y. of Morden, 2022

Hourly care explainedPrivate carers in Sutton

Companionship

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

  • Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.

“My mum's last few months were most definitely a lot easier with Carla there for both my mum and for me; She is an empathetic listener and also gives very sound advice. She cared effortlessly for my mum and often came up with solutions to 'challenges' that I did not know how to manage. I would thoroughly recommend her and also say, that anyone who has the privilege to have Carla caring for them will be very fortunate.”

Jackie D., about Carla A. of Greater London, 2021

“A very proud man (aged 71) was looked after with great sensitivity, positivity and humour which meant despite not liking being in the physical condition he found himself, Terry’s care was accepted gratefully. The whole family felt very relieved to have Terry with us at this very difficult time. She is certainly highly recommended by us.”

Sue A., about Terry S. of Wallington, 2023

Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Sutton

Personal care

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

  • Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 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 Sutton

Dementia care

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

  • Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about caring for someone with dementia.

“Terry has been of invaluable help to our family while working as a part-time live-in carer for our mother for approximately 6 months. Always punctual, reliable, communicative and calm, Terry has navigated our mother's challenging needs extremely well. Terry's experience with Alzheimer's has been an extremely helpful asset to us all in our family.”

Bianca V., about Terry S. of Wallington, 2021

“Carla is an exceptional, kind, professional carer. She cared for my mum with Alzheimer’s with endless patience and kindness, always arriving with a smile and a positive attitude, despite having to deal with lots of the the challenging behaviour that Alzheimer’s brings.”

Marie-anne B., about Carla A. of Greater London, 2022

Dementia care at home

Palliative care at home

Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.

  • Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.

“Carla is exceptionally really and and honestly made my Mum’s last 18 months the best they could possibly be. She was not only an amazing Carer to my mum but also her friend and companion, her supporter and her challenger sometimes but every way making my mum’s life better. She is incredibly efficient and strong and never hesitated when she needed to make a tough decision.”

Alexandra K., about Carla A. of Greater London, 2021

Palliative care at home

Nights and round the clock

Care at night and around the clock in Sutton

Care homes

Care homes and nursing homes in Sutton

Care homes in Sutton are inspected by the Care Quality Commission, and each home publishes its inspection reports. Across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410, while a live-in carer here costs £1,015 to £1,160 a week.

Elderly care in Sutton 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 Sutton

Home care agencies

An agency usually charges £28 to £35 an hour, employs the carers and chooses which of them comes.

2,590 private carers near Sutton

Self-employed carers near Sutton 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 Sutton profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.

Paying for care

Help paying for care in Sutton

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 Sutton sets out each route and who to contact.

Questions

Questions families in Sutton ask about the types of care

2,590 carers within about 45 minutes of Sutton offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, care homes and nursing homes.

For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,061 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.

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 Sutton sets out each route.

Where the nearest carers live

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

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

Home care by town in Sutton

Each town page shows the carers who list it as home, with their rates and reviews.

See who could help in Sutton

Search the carers near Sutton by the kind of care you need, with their photos, experience, rates and reviews. Talking to them is free and nothing is booked until you say so.

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