Live-in care in Richmond Park that feels like family
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Covering Richmond Park, Richmond upon Thames, Barnes and surrounding areas of London.
Carers undergo interviews and background checks
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£1,658/wk
Typical live-in care in Richmond Park compared to £1,050–£1,400 with us
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people aged 85+ in Richmond upon Thames
ONS mid-2025
10,039
one-person households aged 66+ in Richmond upon Thames
Census 2021
What is live-in care in Richmond Park?
The roads around Richmond Park and Roehampton feature spacious semis and detached homes where live-in care and driving support for park-side errands are especially common. Live-in care in Richmond Park, including nearby Richmond, means a dedicated carer stays in the home, covering nights as well as days, so your relative can remain in familiar rooms rather than moving into a care home. Listed live-in care in Richmond upon Thames averages £1,658/week on homecare.co.uk, compared with £1,050–£1,400/week with us. Richmond upon Thames has 4,491 people aged 85+ (ONS mid-2025). Census 2021 counted 10,039 one-person households aged 66+ in Richmond upon Thames. Live-in care is the usual alternative to a care home; CQC lists 1 care home registered in TW10. It often starts after a stay at West Middlesex University Hospital.
It's ideal for people who need ongoing support but want to avoid moving into a care home. Live-in care can be arranged for individuals or couples and is often used for dementia care, mobility support, or palliative needs.
What a live-in carer in Richmond Park can help with
- Personal care
- Support to start the day
- Help getting ready for bed
- Meal preparation
- Mealtime assistance
- Medication support
- Mobility assistance
- Light housework
- Shopping
- Running errands
- Companionship
- Health monitoring
- Continence care
- Appointments
- Prescriptions
- Social activities
- Pets and plants
- Communication support
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
Benefits of live-in care at
your home
Stay home, skip the move
Keep familiar rooms and routines—often calmer and less disruptive than relocating to residential care.
Truly one-to-one
Support shaped around their day, preferences, and changing needs—not a generic rota.
Often better value than homes
Especially for couples: one household cost instead of two separate home fees.
One consistent carer
Trust grows when the same person knows habits, quirks, and how support should feel.
Cost of live-in care
Listed live-in care in Richmond Park averages £1,658 a week. With us a live-in carer is usually £1,050–£1,400 a week, depending on needs.
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How we work
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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
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.
- 3
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.
Carers you can trust
We begin screening every carer before introducing them and continue checks through the onboarding process.
Get matched now in Richmond Park
- ID & Right to work
- Enhanced DBS
- Professional References
- Interviewed
Areas near Richmond Park
We cover home care across Richmond upon Thames including Barnes, East Sheen, Kew, Richmond. Many families near Richmond Park 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.
Other care options that fit
the home you love
Visiting care in Richmond Park
Flexible visits that fit around daily life, from a few hours a week to regular ongoing support.
Respite care in Richmond Park
Short-term care when needed - whether for recovery, cover, or a break from caring.
Companion care in Richmond Park
Warm, consistent support focused on companionship, routine, and helping loved ones stay connected in Richmond Park.
Dementia care in Richmond Park
Expert support for memory loss and confusion, delivered in the comfort of home.
Overnight care in Richmond Park
Support through the night to keep your loved one safe, settled, and reassured.
Travel companion care in Richmond Park
A trusted carer to accompany you or a loved one on journeys, appointments, or holidays.
Your questions,
answered
Live-in care in Richmond Park can often be more affordable than a care home. It also tends to offer better value and quality of life for the care-recipient, if they prefer to be in the comfort of their own home.
Live-in care in Richmond Park can often start within a few days, depending on your requirements and carer availability. If your situation is urgent, we can prioritise matching and introductions to help you get support in place as quickly as possible.
The cost of live-in care in Richmond Park depends on factors like the level of care required, daily routine, whether night support is needed, and the carer’s experience. We’ll introduce carers with clear, agreed rates so you can understand the total cost before making a decision.
A live-in carer stays in your home, or your loved one’s home, and provides support throughout the day, based on an agreed routine. This can include personal care, meals, companionship, and help around the home, with time for breaks and rest built into the schedule.
CQC lists 23 home care agencies in Richmond upon Thames (CQC locations August 2026). CQC lists 1 care home registered in TW10. TW10 is wider than Richmond Park 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+.
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