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Live-in care providers in London

321 agencies registered with the Care Quality Commission to care for older people in London say on their own website that they offer live-in care. 13 are rated Outstanding by the CQC and 223 Good. 32 of them publish a weekly live-in price on their website, and the middle of those is £1,248 a week (£800 to £1,863, the starting prices they quote).

By James Bowdler, founder of PrimeCarers  ·  Updated October 2026  ·  6 min read · See the 321 agencies

The short answer

Who provides live-in care in London

321

CQC-registered agencies in London say they offer live-in care

236

of them rated Outstanding (13) or Good (223)

£1,248

the middle published starting price a week, from 32 agencies

100

self-employed live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of London

Agencies: the CQC register of active locations (August 2026 file), and each agency's own website for live-in care and prices. PrimeCarers: carers' profiles, October 2026.

22 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, and 63 have not been rated yet. Most are based in London (141), Ilford (9), Romford (8) and Barking (7). An agency appears here only if its website describes live-in care in so many words; agencies that mention only “24-hour care” or sleep-in nights are left out.

PrimeCarers

PrimeCarers in London: the introductory option

Introductory service. Not a care agency and not CQC registered.

PrimeCarers, an introductory service rather than an agency, has 100 self-employed live-in carers based within about an hour of London, at a typical £1,040 a week with our fee included.

  • You choose the carer from their profile, rate and reviews, agree the care with them and direct it day to day. We do not employ, supply or supervise carers.
  • Each carer sets their own rate. The price you see includes our 12.5% standard fee, with nothing added on top.
  • Before a carer appears we check their identity and right to work, and that they hold an enhanced DBS (or PVG or Access NI) issued within the last 2 years, and they complete an online interview. We do not verify qualifications, training or references, so ask about these yourself.

Live-in carers in London

We are listed first because this is our page. The agencies below are in CQC rating order and nothing about them is written by us.

The agencies

The 321 agencies in London, by CQC rating

Best-rated first, and the most recent rating first within each grade. The quote is the agency's own description of its live-in care, and the price is the weekly figure it publishes, linked to the page it is on.

Live-in care agencies in London, by CQC rating
Home Instead - Bromley, Chislehurst & OrpingtonRun by Happy at Home (Bromley) LimitedWest Wickhamhomeinstead.co.ukOutstandingRated 14 Oct 2026CQC reportor live-in care, where a carer resides in the home
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea)Run by Zocalo LimitedLondonbluebirdcare.co.ukOutstandingRated 17 Apr 2026CQC reportOur live-in care services are designed with flexibility in mind
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
Trinity Homecare (Worcester Park)Run by Trinity Care at Home LtdWorcester Parktrinityhomecare.co.ukOutstandingRated 9 Oct 2025CQC reportLive-in care provides personalised, one-to-one support from a professional carer who lives in your home
Price
From £1,400 a week
Carers
Not stated on its website
Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith & KensingtonRun by West London Home Care LimitedLondonwalfinch.comOutstandingRated 16 May 2025CQC reportLive-In Care Services in Chiswick, Hammersmith & Kensington
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
Trinity HomecareRun by Berkeley Home Health LimitedWorcester Parkberkeleyhomehealth.comOutstandingRated 2 May 2025CQC reportLive-in care provides personalised, one-to-one support from a professional carer who lives in your home
Price
From £1,400 a week
Carers
Not stated on its website
Right at Home Camden, Hampstead & Golders GreenRun by Young Hearts Homecare LtdLondonrightathome.co.ukOutstandingRated 8 Nov 2024CQC reportLive-in Care
Price
Not published
Carers
Employs its carers
St Micheal Care Limited t/a HomeInstead Senior CareRun by St Micheal Care LimitedLondonhomeinstead.co.ukOutstandingRated 11 Aug 2023CQC reportOur Care Professionals can offer 24-hour Live-in Care
Price
Not published
Carers
Employs its carers
Right at Home EnfieldRun by Carecroft Ltdrightathomeuk.co.ukOutstandingRated 7 Aug 2021CQC reportLive-in Care listed as a service
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
SweetTree Home Care ServicesLondonsweettree.co.ukOutstandingRated 18 Dec 2020CQC reportFor live-in care at home, a dedicated carer lives with the person they support, providing round-the-clock assistance
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
Home Instead Senior CareRun by Jefferies Care Services LimitedNew Maldenhomeinstead.co.ukOutstandingRated 16 Dec 2020CQC reportOur Care Professionals can offer 24-hour Live-in Care
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth & DulwichRun by Tony O'Flaherty LimitedLondonhomeinstead.co.ukOutstandingRated 20 Nov 2019CQC reportWe offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home
Price
Not published
Carers
Employs its carers
Jardine Care Limited t/a Home Instead Senior CareRun by Jardine Care LimitedNew Maldenhomeinstead.co.ukOutstandingRated 23 Nov 2018CQC reportOur Care Professionals can offer 24-hour Live-in Care
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
Kingsmith CareLondonkingsmithcare.co.ukOutstandingRated 28 Mar 2018CQC reportLive-in Care mentioned in menu and team roles
Price
Not published
Carers
Employs its carers
Aspire Care Services LtdLondonaspirecareservices.org.ukGoodRated 1 Oct 2026CQC reportServices include 24-hour live in care
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
REN Caring LtdBuckhurst Hillrencaring.comGoodRated 15 Sept 2026CQC reportLive in Care
Price
Not published
Carers
Employs its carers
Onecare-uk Ltdonecare-uk.comGoodRated 14 Sept 2026CQC reportThe services we can provide are personal care, respite care, live-in care, palliative care, community engagement, holiday care, and of course companionship.
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
Helping Hands BarnetRun by Midshires Care LimitedLondonhelpinghands.co.ukGoodRated 9 Sept 2026CQC reportLive In Care A carer lives alongside you in your home, providing around-the-clock support
Price
From £1,675 a week
Carers
Employs its carers
ANA Homecare Ltd WillesdenRun by ANA Homecare LimitedLondonana-nursing.co.ukGoodRated 17 Aug 2026CQC reportANA Nursing offers a live-in care service which is ideal if you or your loved one requires dedicated attention
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
Helping Hands BromleyRun by Midshires Care LimitedChislehursthelpinghandshomecare.co.ukGoodRated 13 Aug 2026CQC reportLive In Care A carer lives alongside you in your home, providing around-the-clock support
Price
From £1,675 a week
Carers
Employs its carers
Axela CareLondonaxelacare.co.ukGoodRated 3 Aug 2026CQC reportAxela Care can provide a suitable, compatible and trained care worker to live-in at home to provide 24 hour care support
Price
Not published
Carers
Employs its carers
Firstchoice Consultancy LtdDagenhamfirstchoiceconsultancy.comGoodRated 10 Jul 2026CQC reportLive-in Care
Price
Not published
Carers
Employs its carers
Prime Way Care Ltd LondonRun by Prime Way Care LtdLondonprimewaycare.comGoodRated 1 Jul 2026CQC reportTold us it offers live-in care when we asked.
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
Bluebird Care (Islington) & Bluebird Care (Hackney)Run by Michaelandtaniahackett LimitedLondonbluebirdcare.co.ukGoodRated 26 Jun 2026CQC reportLive-in Care is the height of personalised support and is all about choice.
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website
Samfos Health - MertonRun by Samfos Health & Trading Company LtdNew Maldensamfoshealth.comGoodRated 16 Jun 2026CQC reportLive-in Services
Price
Not published
Carers
Employs its carers
Hedgerow HomecareLondonhedgerowhomecare.comGoodRated 11 Jun 2026CQC reportOur live-in care service is the most comprehensive care package we offer
Price
Not published
Carers
Not stated on its website

The other 296 agencies

Ratings and registrations from the CQC register (August 2026). Live-in care, prices and whether an agency employs its carers are as each agency's website described them when we read it; 40 branches publish a price. Check the current figure with the agency. If something here is wrong for your agency, email [email protected].

How to choose

How to choose a live-in care provider in London

Decide first which model you want. A managed agency is registered with the CQC, employs or contracts the carer, plans and supervises the care, and sends a replacement when the carer is off; you pay for that management in the weekly price. An introductory service such as PrimeCarers introduces you to a self-employed carer you choose and direct yourself, which usually costs less; you agree breaks and cover with the carer, and can find a second carer for the weeks off through the same search. Live-in care providers compared sets out the difference in full.

Questions

Questions about live-in care providers in London

321 agencies registered with the CQC to look after older people in London say on their website that they offer live-in care, where a carer moves into the home. 13 are rated Outstanding by the CQC and 223 Good. The Outstanding ones are Home Instead - Bromley, Chislehurst & Orpington, Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea), Trinity Homecare (Worcester Park), Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith & Kensington, Trinity Homecare and Right at Home Camden, Hampstead & Golders Green, among others. PrimeCarers, an introductory service rather than an agency, has 100 self-employed live-in carers based within about an hour of London, at a typical £1,040 a week with our fee included. Every agency is listed on this page with its rating, its own words about live-in care and its website.

Of the 321 agencies, 32 publish a weekly live-in price, counting each provider once. Their starting prices run from £800 to £1,863 a week, and the middle one is £1,248. Most quote a starting price for one person with lower needs, so expect a higher quote for a couple, for dementia or for care at night. Through PrimeCarers a typical week in London is £1,040, with our 12.5% standard fee included and the carer setting their own rate.

Home Instead - Bromley, Chislehurst & Orpington in West Wickham (rated 14 Oct 2026); Bluebird Care (Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea) in London (rated 17 Apr 2026); Trinity Homecare (Worcester Park) in Worcester Park (rated 9 Oct 2025); Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith & Kensington in London (rated 16 May 2025); Trinity Homecare in Worcester Park (rated 2 May 2025); Right at Home Camden, Hampstead & Golders Green in London (rated 8 Nov 2024); St Micheal Care Limited t/a HomeInstead Senior Care in London (rated 11 Aug 2023); Right at Home Enfield (rated 7 Aug 2021); SweetTree Home Care Services in London (rated 18 Dec 2020); Home Instead Senior Care in New Malden (rated 16 Dec 2020); Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth & Dulwich in London (rated 20 Nov 2019); Jardine Care Limited t/a Home Instead Senior Care in New Malden (rated 23 Nov 2018); Kingsmith Care in London (rated 28 Mar 2018). Check the date: a rating stands until the CQC inspects again, which can be years later.

155 of the 258 rated agencies here were last rated more than three years ago, the oldest in 2017, and 63 have no rating yet, usually because they registered recently. A rating stands until the CQC inspects again. The report linked from each row says what inspectors found and when; read the most recent one before you choose.

A managed agency employs or contracts the carer, is registered with the CQC, plans and supervises the care, and finds a replacement when a carer is ill or on a break. An introductory service introduces you to a self-employed carer: you choose them, agree the care with them and direct it day to day, and the carer is responsible for the care they give. PrimeCarers is an introductory service and is not CQC registered. 120 of the agencies on this page say on their website that they employ their carers. Live-in care providers compared goes through what each model means for the price.

Not always. The town shown is where the agency's office is registered with the CQC, not the edge of the area it covers. Most are based in London (141), Ilford (9), Romford (8) and Barking (7). Live-in carers move in, so many agencies will place a carer some distance from their office; ask each one whether they cover your relative's address.

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