How did you choose the best home carers in Merton?

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 Merton, 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 Merton charge?

The carers profiled on this page charge £18 to £25 an hour, with our fee included. Across Merton 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 Merton works through what a week of visits comes to.

Are there carers in Merton 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 Merton speak a language other than English?

Yes. Between them the carers on this page speak Afrikaans, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Jamaican, Kikuyu, Luganda, Persian (Farsi), Swahili and Tigrinya 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, 2 also offer overnight care and 4 offer live-in care. Live-in carers travel much further for a placement than visiting carers do, so the best live-in carers in Merton is a separate page, drawn from a wider area.

The 6 Best Home Carers in Merton (2026)

The best home carers in Merton

318 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of Merton. 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 Morden · 27 years caring

Sarah Y.

Client rating: 5.0from 3 reviews
Hourly rate: £25 an hour, our fee included

In Sarah’s words

“Hello Im Sarah and ive been a carer for 27 years working predominantly within the community offering domicillary respite and day care. I also have experience within residential and nursing as well as working within the field of palliative care. I love being a carer you get to meet different people and your continually learning new things, it is such a privilege to be allowed into a persons life when things are changing and you get to make the difference.”

Sarah has helped to improve the quality of my mother’s life and increased her self esteem and it is reassuring to know that she is giving my mother the best care.

Julia G., a client of Sarah’s, 2024

Experience Sarah writes about

Palliative care
Cooking

Outside work, Sarah lists walking, cooking & baking, puzzles and yoga.

See Sarah’s full profile2 more reviews on the profile

Based in Worcester Park · 14 years caring

Elmare H.

Client rating: 5.0from 3 reviews
Hourly rate: £18 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 4,160 hours of care

In Elmare’s words

“Hi, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I have been a carer for 10 years and have enjoyed making a difference to my clients whom I treat like my extended family. I enjoy making sure that my clients are well looked after, getting the level of care that they need and deserve. I enjoy meeting new people as I am an outgoing person.”

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.

Nerys R., a client of Elmare’s, 2020

Experience Elmare writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Multiple sclerosis

Speaks Afrikaans as well as English.

See Elmare’s full profile2 more reviews on the profile

Based in Surbiton · 7 years caring · Drives

Aman A.

Client rating: 5.0from 3 reviews
Hourly rate: £25 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 14,687 hours of care

In Aman’s words

“Working as a carer takes initiate which can be in a fast-paced changing environment and need to utilizes exceptional analytical skills to overcome challenges and achieve results. I have experienced working within medical services at St Georges hospital as a scientist in the Central pathology department. I am a enthusiastic, highly self-motivated individual who now puts all my skills and knowledge into looking after other people.”

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., a client of Aman’s, 2021

Experience Aman writes about

Personal care
Cooking

Speaks Persian (Farsi) and Dari as well as English. Outside work, Aman lists walking, dancing, card games and cooking & baking.

See Aman’s full profile2 more reviews on the profile

Based in Croydon · 25 years caring

Sharon R.

Client rating: 5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate: £20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care and live-in care

In Sharon’s words

“My name is Sharon, an ex-nurse who have acquired experiences in care and rehabilitation in both National Health Hospitals and Private Hospitals. My expertise in nursing is Adult Nursing. I have also worked with non-cerbal autistic children, providing personal care, tutoring and rehabilitating them in the community, some of whom have progressed to semi-independent living with assistance.”

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., a client of Sharon’s, 2019

Experience Sharon writes about

Autism
Personal care

See Sharon’s full profileOne more review on the profile

Based in Mitcham · 4 years caring · Drives

Michael B.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £18.50 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 18,576 hours of care

In Michael’s words

“Hello, my name is Michael. I started assisting care for my gran 3 years ago. I always make sure that my client has the opportunity to walk, in some cases with a wheelchair in the park. I find that fresh air is great for well being. Although the daily routine can be demanding I take pride in the fact that I am maximising someone's comfort and care. I finally have a purpose and I am content. I cherish the few but significant moments of laughter and intrigue.”

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., a client of Michael’s, 2021

See Michael’s full profile

Based in Greater London · 4 years caring

Mario Da Assuncao N.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £20 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 431 hours of care

In Mario’s words

“Being calm under pressure has always come naturally to me, and it is that steadiness that I try to bring into every home I work in. I have spent four years as a professional carer across Greater London, offering hourly and visiting care, live-in support, and overnight cover, and I hold an up to date DBS so families can feel confident about who they are welcoming in.”

My father was an intelligent man with a good sense of humour and Mario was an amusing and affectionate companion - he for example looked out my father's favourite music music, engaged him in conversation and made sure he was as comfortable as possible. Mario is generous, capable, kind and entirely reliable. He engaged with my father in a warm and thoughtful way. My father was extremely lucky to have him.

Maggie C., a client of Mario’s, 2023

Experience Mario writes about