How did you choose the best home carers in West 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 West 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. 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 West Sussex charge?

The carers profiled on this page charge £18.50 to £28 an hour, with our fee included. Across West Sussex carers charge £19 to £23 an hour, typically £20. Agencies usually charge £28 to £35 an hour for a visit. The cost of home care in West Sussex works through what a week of visits comes to.

Are there carers in West Sussex 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 West Sussex speak a language other than English?

Yes. Between them the carers on this page speak Afrikaans, Arabic, Czech, Hindi and Urdu 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 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 West Sussex is a separate page, drawn from a wider area.

The 6 Best Home Carers in West Sussex (2026)

The best home carers in West Sussex

40 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of West Sussex. 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 Crawley · 15 years caring · Drives

Sally Ann M.

Client rating: 5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate: £28 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 600 hours of care

In Sally’s words

“Music has always been part of my life, and I find it is often the quickest way to reach someone, whether that is a shared song or just humming along over a cup of tea. I offer hourly and visiting care around Crawley, and after 15 years in the profession, including time as an operations and registered manager, I chose to move into private, self-employed care so I could work closely with a small number of clients and really get to know them.”

The care Sally gave to Mum and Dad was second to none, nothing was ever too much trouble whether within the timeframe allocated or out of hours. She was a very trusted and valued friend to Mum and Dad while also giving them the professional care and support for their care needs. Our family were so grateful for Sally's support.

Carole E., a client of Sally’s, 2024

Experience Sally writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Diabetes
Arthritis
Personal care

Speaks Afrikaans as well as English. Outside work, Sally lists walking, cooking & baking, yoga and music.

See Sally’s full profileOne more review on the profile

Based in Crawley · 17 years caring

Rachel L.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £20 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 910 hours of care

In Rachel’s words

“I have vast experience in the care industry; working in care homes with high need clients and day centres for service users with dementia as well as providing respite care. This range of experience has given me an excellent understanding of all aspects of personal care and a lot of skills to draw upon. I am happy to perform all standard care duties in and around the home, assisting with mobility, soft exercise, walks, prompting medication and more.”

Experience Rachel writes about

Dementia
Personal care
Medication
Cooking

See Rachel’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Worthing · 25 years caring · Drives

Yvonne T.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £19.20 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 336 hours of care

In Yvonne’s words

“Live-in and overnight care make up most of my week, and it's the kind of work I find most rewarding, being there through the quiet hours as well as the busy ones, when the small routines of a day really matter. I'm based in Worthing and have been doing this work for 25 years, mostly with people living with dementia and the anxiety or low mood that so often comes with it.”

Experience Yvonne writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Diabetes
Hoists
Catheter and stoma care

See Yvonne’s full profileOne 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 Hove · 18 years caring · Drives

Faith Z.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £22 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 118 hours of care

In Faith’s words

“Families often tell me they notice my calm, steady manner before anything else. I try to bring a quiet confidence into every visit, so people feel settled and at ease. I offer hourly and overnight care in Hove, and after eighteen years in this work, I have learned that a calm presence matters as much as any task on the list.”

Experience Faith writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Mental health
Diabetes
Personal care
Medication

Outside work, Faith lists walking, dancing, card games and cooking & baking.

See Faith’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Crawley · 10 years caring

Mariama S.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £18.50 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care and live-in care

In Mariama’s words

“I once talked a client through some training details step by step, until it all made sense to them. I like knowing someone feels informed rather than left in the dark. That steadiness is how I try to work every day, whether I'm explaining something new or simply keeping a family updated. I'm based in Crawley and have spent ten years working as a carer, offering hourly visits, live-in support and overnight care.”

Experience Mariama writes about