How did you choose the best home carers in Berkshire?

By what their clients said first, then by their record. We start from every carer who offers visits and is based within about 45 minutes of Berkshire, and keep those with a studio portrait and a profile that says enough about them to be useful. They are ordered by their client rating and how many reviews they have, then by whether a client wrote a review we can quote, then by their record with PrimeCarers, their years of experience and the care they have given through us. All 6 carers profiled here have client reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5.

Are the carers on this page checked?

Yes. Before a carer appears on PrimeCarers they have passed an enhanced DBS check, an identity check and a right-to-work check, and recorded an online interview. That DBS must have been issued within the last 2 years, and it has to be renewed every 2 years. Their skills, qualifications and training are for you to check with them. How we check carers sets out each step.

Can we meet a carer before booking?

Yes, and it is worth doing. Message the carers you like through PrimeCarers with the visits you need and anything that has been difficult, then arrange a video call or a visit. Talking to a carer is free and nothing is booked until you say so. Most families speak to two or three carers before choosing.

How much do the best home carers in Berkshire charge?

The carers profiled on this page charge £19 to £25 an hour, with our fee included. Across Berkshire carers charge £19 to £25 an hour, typically £20. Agencies usually charge £28 to £35 an hour for a visit. The cost of home care in Berkshire works through what a week of visits comes to.

Are there carers in Berkshire with dementia experience?

All 12 carers on this page list dementia on their profile. A tick on a profile is the carer's own description, so ask each one about the people with dementia they have cared for and what they found hardest. Dementia care at home covers what good support looks like at each stage.

Do any of the carers in Berkshire speak a language other than English?

Yes. Between them the carers on this page speak Afrikaans, French, Italian, Kikuyu, Polish, Romanian, Russian and Swahili as well as English, and the search can filter by language. For someone whose first language has come back to them with age or dementia, a carer who shares it can make visits much easier.

What if the first carer is not right?

Then you choose another, and the same search shows who else is available. For visits, notice under the contract is 48 hours, and PrimeCarers makes no charge to stop or change carer. It helps to agree at the start that the first couple of weeks are a trial for both of you. Our team can help you find someone else in the meantime.

Can one of these carers stay overnight or live in?

Some can, and their profile says so. Of the carers profiled here, 4 also offer overnight care and 2 offer live-in care. Live-in carers travel much further for a placement than visiting carers do, so the best live-in carers in Berkshire is a separate page, drawn from a wider area.

The 6 Best Home Carers in Berkshire (2026)

The best home carers in Berkshire

75 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of Berkshire. This page profiles the six with the strongest record, and every one of them has been reviewed by clients. Each profile has their photo, their own description of the work and, where there is one, what a client wrote about them.

Chosen by PrimeCarers from carers’ profiles and client reviews · Updated October 2026

Based in Reading · 7 years caring · Drives

Barbara B.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £21.10 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Live-in care

In Barbara’s words

“I have spent enough evenings settling someone's breathing with a nebuliser, then staying on for a game of cards once they were comfortable, to know that good care is often about the quiet moments either side of the practical tasks.”

Even more importantly, however, Barbara treated my mother-in-law with enormous love and compassion and provided an environment where she could feel safe and seen, even though the mechanics of the personal care required frequently caused her distress. Barbara became one of the family and we are forever grateful to her for the time she spent with us all and the support she gave to us.

Annie G., a client of Barbara’s, 2024

Experience Barbara writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Palliative care
Hoists
Catheter and stoma care
Personal care

Speaks Afrikaans as well as English. Outside work, Barbara lists card games, puzzles, decorating and knitting.

See Barbara’s full profile

Based in Bracknell · 5 years caring

Natalia C.

Client rating: 5.0from 3 reviews
Hourly rate: £24 an hour, our fee included

In Natalia’s words

“Since 2018 I have worked in hourly care around Bracknell, and along the way I completed a degree in nursing theory alongside my hands-on visits, because I wanted to understand the reasons behind the practical skills I was building. For a while I also worked as a field-based manager, which gave me a broader view of what good care looks like before I returned to spending my time directly with clients, which is where I feel most useful.”

I want to express my gratitude for Natalia, she has been fantastic carer, kind, respectful, efficient, cheerful and above all caring…she always responded with great consideration for me and gave me the extra help when i needed with such patience and skill. Every time she had a cheerful greeting on arrival and treated me with respect and dignity. I highly recommend her as a carer.

Alina F., a client of Natalia’s, 2024

Experience Natalia writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Multiple sclerosis
Personal care
Medication

Speaks Romanian and Russian as well as English. Outside work, Natalia lists painting, walking, dancing and card games.

See Natalia’s full profile2 more reviews on the profile

Based in Wallingford · 5 years caring · Drives

Rosalia B.

Client rating: 5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate: £24.50 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 111 hours of care

In Rosalia’s words

“I have always found that care works best when it starts with a proper conversation, and speaking English, French and Italian has let me offer that to a wider range of people over the past five years. Whether it is a chat over breakfast or a quiet hand of cards, I believe good company sits at the heart of the work, not as an extra but as the main point of the visit.”

She has managed to form a good relationship with our 94 year old mum, who has dementia and is quite anxious, and is one of those rare warm people who will always go the extra mile. ) to reassuring, finding lost objects, managing sensitive moments, noticing and attending to household needs etc she's been great. Also a joy to chat with for family members, and an excellent communicator. Thoroughly recommend.

Claire M., a client of Rosalia’s, 2024

Experience Rosalia writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Arthritis
Hoists
Catheter and stoma care

Speaks French and Italian as well as English. Outside work, Rosalia lists walking, card games, cooking & baking and puzzles.

See Rosalia’s full profileOne more review on the profile

Based in Slough · 25 years caring

Angela G.

Client rating: 5.0from 4 reviews
Hourly rate: £22 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care

In Angela’s words

“Senior Care Consultant & Specialist Private Carer | 28 Years’ Experience I have over 28 years’ experience working in adult social care, including roles in reablement, commissioning, and occupational therapy. I also bring a very personal understanding of care, shaped by supporting my own parents when they needed help.”

Outside work, Angela lists walking, card games, cooking & baking and gardening.

See Angela’s full profile4 reviews on the profile

Based in Reading · 15 years caring

Mercy W.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £25 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care and live-in care

In Mercy’s words

“Families I've worked with often describe me as dependable, warm and easy to have in the house, and that's the reputation I try to live up to every day. I'm based in Reading and have spent 15 years working across hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and a wide range of other conditions, from learning disabilities and autism to anxiety and depression.”

Experience Mercy writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Palliative care
Learning disabilities
Autism

Speaks Kikuyu and Swahili as well as English. Outside work, Mercy lists walking, dancing, card games and cooking & baking.

See Mercy’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Reading · 15 years caring

Elizabeth K.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £19 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care

In Elizabeth’s words

“Families often tell me I bring a calm, steady presence into their home. I am Elizabeth Mariama, based in Reading, and I have worked as a support worker for over 15 years, offering both hourly and overnight care. I hold dual Level 3 qualifications in childcare and health and social care, and I once spent over six months supporting one client in their own home, which taught me how much consistency matters to a family's peace of mind.”

Experience Elizabeth writes about