Dementia care in Richmond that feels like family
Find a qualified carer near you in Richmond. Speak to them before you commit, and get matched within 24 hours with no hidden fees.
Covering Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, Barnes and surrounding areas of London.
Carers undergo interviews and background checks
Meet dementia carers in Richmond
£34.59/hr
Typical visiting care in Richmond 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 in Richmond?
Richmond town centre and riverside terraces combine village shops with larger family homes, where driving carers help with hospital runs and Thames-side appointments. Dementia care in Richmond, including nearby Richmond Park, 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.
What a dementia carer in Richmond 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
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.
Cost of dementia care
Dementia support at home is priced like visiting or live-in care. Listed visiting care in Richmond 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.
Browse dementia carers in Richmond
Search below or explore the network for carers in your area.
How we work
- 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
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
- ID & Right to work
- Enhanced DBS
- Professional References
- Interviewed
Areas near Richmond
We cover home care across Richmond upon Thames including Barnes, East Sheen, Kew, Richmond Park. Many families near Richmond 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
Live-in care in Richmond
A dedicated carer lives in the home, providing one-to-one support and companionship.
Visiting care in Richmond
Flexible visits that fit around daily life, from a few hours a week to regular ongoing support.
Respite care in Richmond
Short-term care when needed - whether for recovery, cover, or a break from caring.
Companion care in Richmond
Warm, consistent support focused on companionship, routine, and helping loved ones stay connected in Richmond.
Overnight care in Richmond
Support through the night to keep your loved one safe, settled, and reassured.
Travel companion care in Richmond
A trusted carer to accompany you or a loved one on journeys, appointments, or holidays.
Your questions,
answered
Dementia care in Richmond and nearby areas like Richmond Park 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.
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 Richmond and nearby areas like Richmond Park 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 Richmond 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.