Live-in care in Surrey
68 of the 285 home care agencies in Surrey offer live-in care, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 45 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 Surrey typically costs £1,500 a week, based on 21 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £1,300 to £1,675.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,060 a week near Surrey.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £78,000 a year
Hourly visits £29.50 an hour
The typical live-in carer near Surrey, set by the carer
A live-in carer could cost about £440 a week less, £22,880 over a year
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 Surrey
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.
Radfield Home Care Camberley, Farnborough & Fleet
Surrey
Atkins Care Services Limited
GoodOaks Homecare - Epsom and Reigate
Agincare Live-in Care (South East)
District Home Care Ltd
Helping Hands Camberley
Helping Hands Epsom
Helping Hands Godalming
Helping Hands Horley
Home Instead Senior Care Godalming
Medukcare
Radfield Home Care Epsom & Leatherhead
Typical rates in Surrey
Median rate for each type of care, across the 285 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £29.50
- Usually £26.50 to £33 an hour11 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £36.12
- Usually £32.86 to £38.77 an hour4 agencies
- Bank holiday hourly rate
- £45
- Usually £44.62 to £47.15 an hour3 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £22.10
- Usually £19.38 to £23.38 a visit10 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £25.75
- Usually £24.25 to £27.25 a visit6 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,500
- Usually £1,300 to £1,675 a week21 agencies
- Live-in care for a couple
- £1,850
- Usually £1,499 to £1,850 a week5 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 Surrey?
Live-in care in Surrey typically costs £1,500 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 Surrey?
68 of the 285 CQC-registered home care agencies in Surrey 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 Surrey?
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 Surrey council for a needs assessment.