Homecare Southlodge

Homecare Southlodge is a home care agency based in Mitcham, in the Merton council area, 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 Mitcham office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Southlodge care. The agency has been registered since September 2016.

At its latest inspection, published August 2022, the CQC rated Homecare Southlodge 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.

Homecare Southlodge has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Merton. 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 57 registered home care agencies in Merton. Others working the same area include Ashling Homes Healthcare Ltd, Faithful Care (UK) Limited and Bluebird Care (Merton). A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.