Home care in Kingston upon Thames
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Kingston upon Thames, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Kingston upon Thames at a glance
Of the 172,800 people who live in Kingston upon Thames, about 26,600 (15.4%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 3,820 Kingston upon Thames residents are aged 85 or over. Kingston upon Thames is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 4,636 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Kingston upon Thames
- Hourly care in Kingston upon Thames: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Kingston upon Thames: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Kingston upon Thames: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Kingston upon Thames: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Kingston upon Thames: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Kingston upon Thames: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Kingston upon Thames: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Kingston upon Thames
Adult social care in Kingston upon Thames is run by Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Ask Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
The main NHS hospitals serving Kingston upon Thames include Kingston Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Kingston upon Thames
Tell us what is needed
Where in Kingston upon Thames, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Kingston upon Thames to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Kingston upon Thames
LCH Care matches families across Kingston upon Thames, including these 11 towns, villages and districts:
- Berrylands
- Chessington
- Kingston Vale
- Malden Rushett
- Motspur Park
- New Malden
- Norbiton
- Old Malden
- Surbiton
- Tolworth
- Worcester Park
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Kingston upon Thames include KT1, KT2, KT3, KT4, KT5, KT6, KT9, KT19, SW15 and SW20.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Kingston upon Thames?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Kingston upon Thames, including Worcester Park, Berrylands, Chessington and Kingston Vale, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Kingston upon Thames?
Wherever you live in Kingston upon Thames, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Kingston upon Thames?
Ask Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Kingston Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Kingston upon Thames?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Kingston upon Thames?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Kingston upon Thames
Tell us what is needed in Kingston upon Thames, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.