Alpenbest

Alpenbest is a home care agency based in Kingston upon Thames, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Kingston upon Thames office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is part of Cera Care, which has 114 branches in England. The agency has been registered since February 2014.

At its latest inspection, published June 2025, the CQC rated Alpenbest Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Alpenbest has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Kingston upon Thames. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 42 registered home care agencies in Kingston upon Thames. Others working the same area include Care Quality Services Sutton, Caremark (Kingston) and Blue Arrow Care Limited. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.