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Home care agencies in London

There are 2,280 home care agencies registered with the CQC in London. 1,861 are registered for dementia care and 377 offer live-in care.

Of the 115 agencies with a rate on record, the typical weekday hourly rate is £24.63, with the middle half charging £21.52 to £28. Live-in care is typically £1,400 a week. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour.

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Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.

Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week

Home Instead Canary Wharf

London, E14
CQC: Outstanding
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersHome Instead
Hourly visits
£20 to £35 an hour
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
The Good Care Group, London

The Good Care Group

London, EC3N
CQC: Outstanding
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of life60 min visitsHalifax
Hourly visits
from £40 an hour
Live-in from £1,792 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Common questions

How much does home care cost in London?

The typical home care agency in London charges £24.63 an hour on weekdays, based on 115 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,400 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many home care agencies are there in London?

2,280 home care agencies in London are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for home care in London?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.

Typical rates in London

Median rate for each type of care, across the 2,280 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£24.63
Usually £21.52 to £28 an hour115 agencies
Weekend hourly rate
£29.90
Usually £25 to £38 an hour23 agencies
Bank holiday hourly rate
£39
Usually £33.32 to £44.25 an hour8 agencies
30 minute visit
£17.78
Usually £14 to £19 a visit18 agencies
45 minute visit
£17
Usually £16 to £19.98 a visit7 agencies
Sleeping night
£157
Usually £114 to £210 a night4 agencies
Live-in care
£1,400
Usually £1,235 to £1,675 a week103 agencies
Live-in care for a couple
£1,825
Usually £1,429 to £1,850 a week14 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

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