Home care in Sutton
LCH Care matches families in Sutton with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.
Sutton at a glance
Of the 214,000 people who live in Sutton, about 33,500 (15.7%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. About 4,750 people in Sutton are aged 85 or over. Sutton is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 4,880 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 Sutton
- Hourly care in Sutton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Sutton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Sutton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Sutton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Sutton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Sutton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Sutton: 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 Sutton
Adult social care in Sutton is run by London Borough of Sutton. Ask London Borough of Sutton 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 Sutton include St Helier 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 Sutton
Tell us what is needed
Where in Sutton, 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 Sutton 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 Sutton
LCH Care matches families across Sutton, including these 5 towns, villages and districts:
- Beddington
- Carshalton
- Cheam
- St Helier
- Wallington
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Sutton include CR0, CR4, KT17, SM1, SM2, SM3, SM4, SM5 and SM6.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Sutton?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Sutton, including Carshalton, Cheam, Wallington and Beddington, 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 Sutton?
Wherever you live in Sutton, 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 Sutton?
Ask London Borough of Sutton for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves St Helier 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 Sutton?
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 Sutton?
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 Sutton
Tell us what is needed in Sutton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.