How did you choose the best home carers in East Sussex?

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 East Sussex, 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. 5 of the 6 carers profiled here have client reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5.

Are the carers on this page vetted?

Yes. Before a carer appears on PrimeCarers they have passed an enhanced DBS check, an identity check and a right-to-work check, and had an online interview with our team. That DBS must have been issued within the last 2 years, and it has to be renewed every 2 years. We check that a carer is caring; their skills, qualifications and training are for you to check with them. How we vet 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 East Sussex charge?

The carers profiled on this page charge £21 to £25 an hour, with our fee included. Across East Sussex carers charge £19 to £22 an hour, typically £20. Agencies usually charge £28 to £35 an hour for a visit. The cost of home care in East Sussex works through what a week of visits comes to.

Are there carers in East Sussex with dementia experience?

11 of the 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 East Sussex speak a language other than English?

Yes. Between them the carers on this page speak Afrikaans, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian 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 East Sussex is a separate page, drawn from a wider area.

The 6 Best Home Carers in East Sussex (2026)

The best home carers in East Sussex

935 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of East Sussex. This page profiles the six with the strongest record, starting with the five who have 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 New Romney · 13 years caring

Annette C.

Client rating: 4.9from 8 reviews
Hourly rate: £25 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 504 hours of care

In Annette’s words

“I have been a carer mainly in the community for the past 14 years, keeping clients as independent and safe to stay in their own homes or in sheltered accommodation and working as a self employed carer. I am happy to cover all aspects of personal care also assist with cleaning and administrative tasks I have assisted with a wide range people with a varied mental and physical needs.”

Annette is a most compassionate CARER. She listened intently to my description of my mothers needs and her own feedback to me was also most helpful. We asked Annette to do “night duty” twice a week to relieve the 24/7 CARER as my mother was waking throughout the night, sometimes in some state of confusion. Her kindness and patience was exactly what we needed.

Sue A., a client of Annette’s, 2019

Experience Annette writes about

Personal care

Outside work, Annette lists painting, walking, embroidery and yoga.

See Annette’s full profile7 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 East Grinstead · 15 years caring

Julie H.

Client rating: 5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate: £22.50 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care

In Julie’s words

“Hello I'm Julie, this is the section where I tell you all about myself. I love writing and am a published author of children's books. I also rescue ponies of which I have five plus three small dogs. I have been rescuing for years I was a veterinary nurse from leaving school, so it came with the territory.”

She got straight down on my dad's lounge floor at my dad's level and spoke to him with a tone that was reassuring but not at all patronizing - and I knew that was exactly what my dad needed to feel more in control of his life again. Cath exuded confidence and compassion. It was immediately obvious that she was very knowledgeable about catheters and lots of other areas of nursing too.

Bob E., a client of Julie’s, 2023

Outside work, Julie lists walking, dancing, cooking & baking and embroidery.

See Julie’s full profileOne more 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

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Palliative care
Hoists
Personal care

Outside work, Phiona lists walking, dancing, watching TV and music.

See Phiona’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Tonbridge · 6 years caring · Drives

Jasminka S.

Client rating: 5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate: £25 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Live-in care

In Jasminka’s words

“My background is in healthcare and rehabilitation, and over six years that grounding has shaped how I work: steadily, calmly, and with a clear focus on what each person actually needs. I spent around a year working directly in clients' own homes, which taught me how much easier things become when care fits naturally into someone's daily routine rather than the other way round.”

Experience Jasminka writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis
Hoists
Catheter and stoma care

Speaks Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian as well as English. Outside work, Jasminka lists walking, dancing, yoga and socialising.

See Jasminka’s full profile2 reviews on the profile

Based in Ashford · 40 years caring

Donna P.

Client rating: No reviews on PrimeCarers yet
Hourly rate: £22.50 an hour, our fee included

In Donna’s words

“My days in Ashford are spent visiting clients for hourly care, and what I enjoy most is the company as much as the practical help, whether that is a shared pot of tea, a game of cards, or a proper conversation over lunch. Forty years in care have taught me to stay calm and steady, whatever the day brings. I once cared for a client privately for three years, and we built a real bond of trust over that time.”

Experience Donna writes about