How did you choose the best home carers in Brighton and Hove?

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 Brighton and Hove, 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 Brighton and Hove charge?

The carers profiled on this page charge £20 to £28 an hour, with our fee included. Across Brighton and Hove carers charge £19 to £21 an hour, typically £20. Agencies usually charge £28 to £35 an hour for a visit. The cost of home care in Brighton and Hove works through what a week of visits comes to.

Are there carers in Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove speak a language other than English?

Yes. Between them the carers on this page speak Afrikaans, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu 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, 3 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 Brighton and Hove is a separate page, drawn from a wider area.

The 6 Best Home Carers in Brighton and Hove (2026)

The best home carers in Brighton and Hove

46 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of Brighton and Hove. 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 Crawley · 15 years caring · Drives

Sally Ann M.

Client rating: 5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate: £28 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 600 hours of care

In Sally’s words

“Music has always been part of my life, and I find it is often the quickest way to reach someone, whether that is a shared song or just humming along over a cup of tea. I offer hourly and visiting care around Crawley, and after 15 years in the profession, including time as an operations and registered manager, I chose to move into private, self-employed care so I could work closely with a small number of clients and really get to know them.”

The care Sally gave to Mum and Dad was second to none, nothing was ever too much trouble whether within the timeframe allocated or out of hours. She was a very trusted and valued friend to Mum and Dad while also giving them the professional care and support for their care needs. Our family were so grateful for Sally's support.

Carole E., a client of Sally’s, 2024

Experience Sally writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Diabetes
Arthritis
Personal care

Speaks Afrikaans as well as English. Outside work, Sally lists walking, cooking & baking, yoga and music.

See Sally’s full profileOne more review on the profile

Based in Peacehaven · 1 year caring

Rose M.

Client rating: 5.0from 3 reviews
Hourly rate: £20 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 380 hours of care

In Rose’s words

“I'm Rose, based in Peacehaven, and in my first year of professional care I've already supported people through a remarkably wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, respiratory illness and end of life care. That breadth means I've learned to adapt quickly, whether someone needs help managing a catheter, support after surgery, or simply someone steady beside them during a hard stretch.”

She has been a massive help and contribution to me making steps to be able to be more independent and with my mental health she works very hard

Andrew W., a client of Rose’s, 2024

Experience Rose writes about

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

Outside work, Rose lists walking, puzzles, socialising and watching TV.

See Rose’s full profile2 more reviews on the profile

Based in Wealden · 32 years caring · Drives

Maria G.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £25 an hour, our fee included

In Maria’s words

“Thirty-two years ago I started caring for people without any formal nurse training behind me. Everything I know now came from sitting with clients, listening to their families, and paying close attention to what actually helps. That grounding has stayed with me through decades of hourly visits across Wealden, and it still shapes how I work today.”

Maria has looked after my mother for 18 months I can’t praise her enough she brilliant,nothing is ever to much trouble Maria is so easy to get on with,she said to me when I first met her she would look after my mum as if she was her mother and she does,so kind and patient with her,we are so lucky to have her she’s worth her weight in gold

Jane K., a client of Maria’s, 2024

Experience Maria writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Diabetes
Catheter and stoma care
Personal care

Outside work, Maria lists walking, socialising, watching TV and music.

See Maria’s full profile

Based in Lewes · 7 years caring

Debra S.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care and live-in care

In Debra’s words

“People I have cared for often tell me that what mattered most was simply having me there, calm and steady, through the ordinary days and the hardest ones. I offer live-in and overnight care in Lewes, and over seven years in this work I spent one entire stretch, seven years, with a single client, staying alongside them right through to the final stage of their life.”

Una felt safe, secure and loved in her time with Debbie which is a gift that I am eternally grateful for. Debbie has many excellent qualifications and what sets her apart from the crowd is her heart, her humour, her caring and her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients.

Tisana S., a client of Debra’s, 2024

Experience Debra writes about

Dementia
Stroke
Diabetes
Arthritis
Medication
Cooking

Speaks Afrikaans as well as English. Outside work, Debra lists card games, puzzles, DIY and board games.

See Debra’s full profile

Based in Crawley · 17 years caring

Rachel L.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £20 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 910 hours of care

In Rachel’s words

“I have vast experience in the care industry; working in care homes with high need clients and day centres for service users with dementia as well as providing respite care. This range of experience has given me an excellent understanding of all aspects of personal care and a lot of skills to draw upon. I am happy to perform all standard care duties in and around the home, assisting with mobility, soft exercise, walks, prompting medication and more.”

Experience Rachel writes about

Dementia
Personal care
Medication
Cooking

See Rachel’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Mid Sussex · 10 years caring

Phiona N.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £21 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 1,270 hours of care

In Phiona’s words

“Over the past ten years I've found that the best care happens in the small moments, a shared cup of tea, a chat about the news, a walk taken slowly at someone else's pace. That's what drew me to this work and what keeps me in it, based in Mid Sussex offering hourly and overnight care to people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and end of life support. Companionship sits at the heart of what I do.”

Experience Phiona writes about