Live-in care in Kingston upon Thames
9 of the 42 home care agencies in Kingston upon Thames offer live-in care, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 7 Good. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.
Live-in care in Kingston upon Thames typically costs £1,115 a week, based on 7 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,083 to £1,522.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,050 a week near Kingston upon Thames.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £57,980 a year
Hourly visits £25 an hour
The typical live-in carer near Kingston upon Thames, set by the carer
A similar price, with the same carer every time and you choosing who it is.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Choose your own live-in carer near Kingston upon Thames
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.
Guardian Angel Carers Wimbledon & Kingston
Typical rates in Kingston upon Thames
Median rate for each type of care, across the 42 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £25
- Usually £20 to £28 an hour5 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,115
- Usually £1,083 to £1,522 a week7 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does live-in care cost in Kingston upon Thames?
Live-in care in Kingston upon Thames typically costs £1,115 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many live-in care agencies are there in Kingston upon Thames?
9 of the 42 CQC-registered home care agencies in Kingston upon Thames offer live-in care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for live-in care in Kingston upon Thames?
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, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Kingston upon Thames council for a needs assessment.