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Dementia care in Kew that feels like family

Find a qualified carer near you in Kew. Speak to them before you commit, and get matched within 24 hours with no hidden fees.

Covering Kew, Richmond upon Thames, Barnes and surrounding areas of London.

Dementia care at home

Carers undergo interviews and background checks

  • £34.59/hr

    Typical visiting care in Kew compared to £20–£25 with us

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  • 1,706

    people on the dementia register in Richmond upon Thames

    NHS QOF 2024/25

  • 1

    Dementia-registered care homes registered in TW9

    CQC locations August 2026

  • 4,491

    people aged 85+ in Richmond upon Thames

    ONS mid-2025

What is dementia care

What is dementia care in Kew?

Kew's village streets and family homes near the Gardens suit driving carers for Richmond and Kingston hospital appointments, with live-in care common in larger detached properties. Dementia care in Kew, including nearby Richmond, is built around familiar surroundings, a steady routine, and a carer who understands memory support, wandering, and communication changes. Richmond upon Thames has 1,706 people on the dementia register (NHS QOF 2024/25). CQC lists 1 dementia-registered care home registered in TW9. Richmond upon Thames has 4,491 people aged 85+ (ONS mid-2025). West Middlesex University Hospital is the usual local hospital.

Remaining in familiar surroundings can reduce confusion and anxiety, helping people with dementia maintain routines and independence for longer. Carers focus on safety, reassurance, and person-centred support that adapts as needs change.

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What a dementia carer in Kew can help with

  • Person-centred care
  • Consistent routine
  • Personal care
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication support
  • Companionship
  • Reassurance
  • Safety support
  • Family updates
  • Daily living support
  • Mobility assistance
  • Continence care
  • Help getting ready for bed
  • Support to start the day
  • Social activities
  • Communication support
  • Behaviour support
  • Familiar surroundings
  • Adapting to changing needs
  • Dignity and respect
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Benefits of dementia care at
your home

  • Familiar rooms, calmer days

    Known spaces and routines often ease distress compared with an unfamiliar setting.

  • Carers who understand dementia

    Patient, predictable support—reassurance and routine baked into every visit.

  • Truly person-centred

    Support evolves as cognition, mobility, and safety needs change—without losing continuity.

  • Visiting or live-in

    Pick the intensity that fits now—hourly visits or full-time cover at home.

Dementia care at home

Cost of dementia care

Dementia support at home is priced like visiting or live-in care. Listed visiting care in Kew averages £34.59 an hour and live-in £1,658 a week. With us that is usually £20–£25 an hour or £1,050–£1,400 a week.

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Browse dementia carers in Kew

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How we work

  1. 1

    Browse carers & speak to us

    Explore carers in your area and tell us your needs. We'll confirm availability, answer questions, and help you shortlist.

  2. 2

    Meet and choose your carer

    We arrange free and no obligation introductions with your preferred carers so you can find the right fit. Once you've chosen, care can begin.

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    Start care, simply managed

    We'll provide an agreement and handle the admin. Carers log visits through our app, and you'll receive a weekly invoice.

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Carers you can trust

We begin screening every carer before introducing them and continue checks through the onboarding process.

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Areas near Kew

We cover home care across Richmond upon Thames including Barnes, East Sheen, Richmond, Richmond Park. Many families near Kew arrange visiting or live-in care after treatment at West Middlesex University Hospital (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust / Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust). Also nearby: Kingston Hospital.

Your questions,
answered

Dementia care in Kew and nearby areas like Richmond is often around £1,100-£2,000 per week for live-in support, depending on needs and the carer’s experience. We’ll share clear, upfront rates when introducing suitable carers so you can compare options confidently.

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Yes. You can review profiles, speak with carers, and choose who you feel most comfortable with before support begins.

We match based on your needs, routine, and preferences, including dementia experience, communication style, and day-to-day support requirements.

Dementia care in Kew and nearby areas like Richmond can often start within a few days, depending on needs and carer availability.

A dementia carer can help with personal care, medication support, meals, companionship, routines, and practical day-to-day tasks based on your needs.

CQC lists 6 home care agencies registered in TW9 (CQC locations August 2026). CQC lists 1 care home registered in TW9. TW9 is wider than Kew itself, so these counts are for the postcode district, not the neighbourhood boundary.

NHS QOF 2024/25 records 1,706 people on the GP dementia register in Richmond upon Thames. This is diagnosed dementia, not an estimate of everyone living with the condition.

ONS mid-2025 estimates put 34,511 Richmond upon Thames residents at 65+, 17.5% of the borough. 4,491 are aged 85+.

Still have questions?

Call our care advisors or send an enquiry — we’ll guide you through the next steps.

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