Elderly careWandsworth

Types of elderly care in Wandsworth

An older person in Wandsworth can have care at home, from a visit a week to a carer who lives in, or move into a care home. 2,988 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Wandsworth and 19 care homes in Wandsworth take older people. This page sets out each kind of care, what it costs here and who provides it, with carers and client reviews from nearby.

By James Bowdler, founder of PrimeCarers  ·  Updated September 2026  ·  9 min read · See every kind of care, with local prices

Every kind of care

Every kind of care in Wandsworth, with what it costs here

Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Wandsworth charge and how much of it there is locally.

Help during the day

Help at home during the day in Wandsworth

Visiting care

A carer comes for an hour or more at the times you agree, such as a morning call to help someone up and washed.

  • 2,988 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Wandsworth, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
  • 23 of the 52 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.

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., about Sharon R. of Croydon, 2019

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., about Aman A. of Surbiton, 2021

Hourly care explainedPrivate carers in Wandsworth

Companionship

Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.

  • Of the 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.

My mum's last few months were most definitely a lot easier with Carla there for both my mum and for me; She is an empathetic listener and also gives very sound advice. She cared effortlessly for my mum and often came up with solutions to 'challenges' that I did not know how to manage. I would thoroughly recommend her and also say, that anyone who has the privilege to have Carla caring for them will be very fortunate.

Jackie D., about Carla A. of Greater London, 2021

Maria has been absolutely amazing with my father, she has help to maintain his weight and put a smile back on his face. We highly recommend her. Thank you Maria

Kirsty E., about Maria Jose F. of London, 2024

Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Wandsworth

Personal care

Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.

  • Of the 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.

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., about Mario Da Assuncao N. of Greater London, 2023

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., about Michael B. of Mitcham, 2021

Personal care at home

Help with a condition

Care for a condition or a change in health in Wandsworth

Dementia care

Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.

  • Of the 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 write about caring for someone with dementia.

Carla is an exceptional, kind, professional carer. She cared for my mum with Alzheimer’s with endless patience and kindness, always arriving with a smile and a positive attitude, despite having to deal with lots of the the challenging behaviour that Alzheimer’s brings.

Marie-anne B., about Carla A. of Greater London, 2022

I have often referred to Jayne as a godsend, really taking the load off my shoulders. She takes real pride in being a carer and it really shows.

Sybil C., about Jayne O. of unknown, 2026

Dementia care at home

Palliative care at home

Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.

  • Of the 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.

Carla is exceptionally really and and honestly made my Mum’s last 18 months the best they could possibly be. She was not only an amazing Carer to my mum but also her friend and companion, her supporter and her challenger sometimes but every way making my mum’s life better. She is incredibly efficient and strong and never hesitated when she needed to make a tough decision.

Alexandra K., about Carla A. of Greater London, 2021

Palliative care at home

Nights and round the clock

Care at night and around the clock in Wandsworth

Respite care

Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.

  • Of the 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.

Jayne looked after him, took him out for long walks in the park and helped him to become more confident in a difficult situation. When his mobility became better, she also encouraged him to go out with the Upwalker (Rollator for tall people) to improve his walking. We are very sad that she is no longer able to come to us because she moved out of the area for work reasons.

Edda F., about Jayne O. of unknown, 2026

Respite care explained

Live-in care

One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.

  • 100 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Wandsworth.
  • A week here costs £1,015 to £1,172 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
  • Of the 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 also do live-in care as well as visits.

We cannot speak highly enough of the care that Angelique gave, and would recommend her to anyone else needing a live-in carer. I would add that she was totally trustworthy around the house too, and with my mother's belongings.

Richard E., about Angelique P. of New Malden, 2025

Live-in care explainedLive-in care in Wandsworth

Care homes

Care homes and nursing homes in Wandsworth

19care homes in Wandsworth take older people
13of them provide nursing
15are registered to care for people with dementia
1,178beds between them

17 of the 19 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 2 of them outstanding, and 2 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410. A live-in carer here costs £1,015 to £1,172 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.

Elderly care in Wandsworth helps you weigh care at home against a care home, and care at home or a care home goes through what to ask a home before choosing it.

Agencies or private carers

Home care agencies and private carers in Wandsworth

36 home care agencies for older people in Wandsworth

Registered with the Care Quality Commission, and all 22 with a rating are rated good or outstanding. An agency usually charges £28 to £35 an hour and chooses which of its carers comes.

2,988 private carers near Wandsworth

Self-employed carers near Wandsworth charge £19 to £21 an hour on PrimeCarers, our fee included, and you choose who comes.

Every carer on PrimeCarers has passed an enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work check and an online interview before they appear (how we check carers). Agency or private carer compares the two, and the best home carers in Wandsworth profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.

Paying for care

Help paying for care in Wandsworth

Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Wandsworth sets out each route and who to contact.

Questions

Questions families in Wandsworth ask about the types of care

2,988 carers within about 45 minutes of Wandsworth offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 19 care homes in Wandsworth take older people, 13 of them with nursing and 15 registered to care for people with dementia.

For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,050 with our fee included, against about £1,160 for a care home place. For a couple, one live-in carer costs about £1,350 a week, far less than two care home places. Care at home or a care home goes through the decision.

A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 19 care homes in Wandsworth that take older people, 13 provide nursing. 15 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.

Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Wandsworth sets out each route.

Where the nearest carers live

From the profiles of the carers based within about 45 minutes of Wandsworth

  • Home care in London33 carers
  • Greater London5 carers
  • Mitcham4 carers
  • New Malden2 carers
  • Richmond1 carer
  • Thornton Heath1 carer

Where the nearest carers live, from their profiles. For visits, a short drive makes early and late calls easier to cover.

Home care by town in Wandsworth

Each town page shows the carers who list it as home, with their rates and reviews.

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