How did you choose the best home carers in Oxfordshire?

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 Oxfordshire, 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 4.9 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 18 months, and it has to be renewed every 18 months. 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 Oxfordshire charge?

The carers profiled on this page charge £19.80 to £28 an hour, with our fee included. Across Oxfordshire carers charge £19 to £24 an hour, typically £20. Agencies usually charge £28 to £35 an hour for a visit. The cost of home care in Oxfordshire works through what a week of visits comes to.

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

Yes. Between them the carers on this page speak Afrikaans, Akan, Arabic, Dutch, FANTE, French, German, Igbo, Italian, Swahili and Yoruba 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, 5 also offer overnight care and 1 offer live-in care. Live-in carers travel much further for a placement than visiting carers do, so the best live-in carers in Oxfordshire is a separate page, drawn from a wider area.

The 6 Best Home Carers in Oxfordshire (2026)

The best home carers in Oxfordshire

1,658 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of Oxfordshire. 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 Buckingham · 30 years caring · Drives

Catherine O.

Client rating: 5.0from 3 reviews
Hourly rate: £20 an hour, our fee included

In Catherine’s words

“Every week brings a different mix of visits for me, and what I enjoy most is settling into someone's home and finding out how they like things done, whether that's a cup of tea a particular way or knowing exactly where the sponges and utensils belong. I offer hourly visiting care around Buckingham and have spent 30 years in this work, moving between nursing homes, schools and private homes, which has given me a real feel for supporting people of any age.”

She never felt like a nanny, more like family - who to this date we sorely miss. She continues to be our source of advice and we have kept in touch. The twins can't forget her and we don't want them to lose that connection with her. Hers will be hard shoes to fill!

Safina and mohammed L., a client of Catherine’s, 2024

Experience Catherine writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Motor neurone disease
Medication

Outside work, Catherine lists painting, cooking & baking, decorating and gardening.

See Catherine’s full profile2 more reviews on the profile

Based in Leamington Spa · 2 years caring · Drives

Yvonne N.

Client rating: 5.0from 3 reviews
Hourly rate: £19.80 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care

In Yvonne’s words

“What I hear most from the people I look after is a simple thank you and a smile, and that means more to me than anything else. It tells me they feel safe and happy, which is what I focus on every single day. I'm based in Leamington Spa and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care, with two years of experience supporting people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”

Yvonne cared for my mum, who was suffering from dementia, during the day for around a year. Yvonne helped my mum with many aspects of daily life such as showering, nutrition, and personal care. She also helped my mum to enjoy activities that were becoming difficult on her own, such as walking in nature, gardening, music, cooking, and artwork.

Harry G., a client of Yvonne’s, 2026

Experience Yvonne writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Palliative care
Arthritis
Personal care

See Yvonne’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 Bicester · 20 years caring

Mary W.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £21 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care

In Mary’s words

“Twenty years in this work have taught me that it suits people who are steady and unhurried, and I think that describes me well. I offer hourly visiting care and overnight care around Bicester, and in that time I've supported people through dementia, stroke, heart disease, cancer and the everyday realities of poor mobility, so I rarely feel out of my depth when a family calls on me.”

Experience Mary writes about

Dementia
Stroke
Hoists
Catheter and stoma care
Cooking

Outside work, Mary lists walking, cooking & baking, gardening and socialising.

See Mary’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Wantage · 10 years caring

Lilly O.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £28 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 664 hours of care

In Lilly’s words

“Caring is something I fell into naturally rather than planned, and after ten years I still feel it suits me: I like people, I like routine, and I find real satisfaction in helping someone get through their day with a bit more ease. I'm based in Wantage and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and speaking Arabic, English, French and Swahili has meant I can support families from a range of backgrounds and put people at ease from the first visit.”

Experience Lilly writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis
Mental health
Catheter and stoma care

Speaks Arabic, French and Swahili as well as English. Outside work, Lilly lists walking, dancing, puzzles and gardening.

See Lilly’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in City of Milton Keynes · 2 years caring · Drives

Ozioma Assumpta I.

Client rating: 4.5from 2 reviews
Hourly rate: £21.50 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care

In Ozioma’s words

“I speak six languages, Afrikaans, German, English, Igbo, Dutch and Yoruba, and I have found that a shared word in someone's own tongue can put them at ease faster than almost anything else. I am based in Milton Keynes, where I offer hourly and overnight care, and over two years in this work I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to diabetes, arthritis and physical disabilities.”

Experience Ozioma writes about