How did you choose the best home carers in Southampton?

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 Southampton, 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 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 Southampton charge?

The carers profiled on this page charge £15.30 to £25.40 an hour, with our fee included. Across Southampton 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 Southampton works through what a week of visits comes to.

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

Yes. Between them the carers on this page speak Afrikaans, Arabic, Chichewa, Dutch, Flemish, German, Hungarian, Romanian, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Yoruba and Zulu 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 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 Southampton is a separate page, drawn from a wider area.

The 6 Best Home Carers in Southampton (2026)

The best home carers in Southampton

1,951 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of Southampton. 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 Southampton · 14 years caring · Drives

Prisca S.

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

In Prisca’s words

“Music and dancing keep me going. So do card games and a good puzzle when I want to slow down. I bring that same energy into my work, based in Southampton, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care. Fourteen years in care have taught me that company matters as much as any task. I like to sit and talk, share a meal, or get out for a walk together.”

She did not leave my mum’s side for three weeks as she slowly deteriorated and passed away Absolutely outstanding,I really can’t speak highly enough about her I hope this is helpful Yours John damp

John D., a client of Prisca’s, 2024

Experience Prisca writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Learning disabilities
Personal care
Medication

Speaks Arabic, Chichewa and Southern Sotho as well as English. Outside work, Prisca lists walking, dancing, card games and puzzles.

See Prisca’s full profileOne more review on the profile

Based in Ringwood · 14 years caring · Drives

Nina R.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £25 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 178 hours of care

In Nina’s words

“Early in my career I chose not to pursue nursing qualifications, because what I really wanted was more time with patients rather than paperwork. That decision has shaped the last 12 years, working as a hands-on carer across general hospitals, neuro hospitals, care homes and the community, and it is still the part of the job I find most rewarding.”

Nina looked after my aunt at very short notice on a weekend. Nina was patient, focussed on my aunt's physical well-being, and unfazed by what at the time was a new and uncertain situation for my aunt who was trying to settle in back at home after a nasty fall followed by a long hospital stay. She was of great help in a time of crisis.

A previous client, a client of Nina’s, 2023

Experience Nina writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis
Palliative care
Mental health

Outside work, Nina lists walking, dancing, cooking & baking and decorating.

See Nina’s full profile

Based in Southampton · 8 years caring

Lucia L.

Client rating: 5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate: £15.30 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Live-in care

In Lucia’s words

“One piece of feedback I still think about came from a family member who told me my patience and willingness to listen had made a real difference during a difficult time for them. That sense of being trusted, of a family feeling supported and kept informed, is what I aim for with everyone I work with. I have been caring for eight years now, based in Southampton, and speak German, Hungarian and English alongside.”

Experience Lucia writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Palliative care
Diabetes
Personal care

Speaks German and Hungarian as well as English. Outside work, Lucia lists walking, cooking & baking, puzzles and photography.

See Lucia’s full profile2 reviews on the profile

Based in Rowland's Castle · 25 years caring · Drives

Natasha B.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £25.40 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care

In Natasha’s words

“My days are usually a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays around Rowland's Castle, and what I enjoy most is the steady, familiar kind of care where you get to know someone properly rather than rushing in and out. I offer both, and I like the balance they give me. I have worked in care for 25 years now, across hospitals, care homes and private homes, and along the way I earned care certificates with an agency because I never wanted to just stand still.”

Experience Natasha writes about

Dementia
Stroke
Palliative care
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Personal care

Outside work, Natasha lists walking, dancing, cooking & baking and puzzles.

See Natasha’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Southampton · 1 year caring

Chukwuebuka O.

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

In Chukwuebuka’s words

“I remember working with a client facing a neurological disability early on, and realising how much difference a steady, informed hand can make to their daily routine. That experience has stayed with me. I am based in Southampton and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I try to bring the same calm approach to everyone I support, whether that means help with mobility, medication reminders, or simply being there.”

Experience Chukwuebuka writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Mental health
Medication
Cooking

Outside work, Chukwuebuka lists dancing, reading, music and sports.

See Chukwuebuka’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Wellow · 5 years caring

Ngaveje K.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £19.20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care

In Ngaveje’s words

“My working week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays around Wellow, and the part I enjoy most is the companionship, the conversations over a cup of tea or a shared meal that make a real difference to someone's day. I have five years of experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart conditions, among other things, and I speak both Afrikaans and English.”

Experience Ngaveje writes about