Home care in Guildford, Surrey
LCH Care matches families in Guildford with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Guildford
Guildford is a town in Surrey, in the GU1 and GU2 postcode districts. About 77,900 people lived in the Guildford built-up area at the 2021 Census. Royal Surrey County Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Guildford. Adult social care in Guildford is arranged by Surrey County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Guildford with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Guildford
- Hourly care in Guildford: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Guildford: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Guildford: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Guildford: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Guildford: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Guildford: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Guildford: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Guildford
Surrey County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Guildford: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Guildford, and on hospitals across Surrey, is on the Surrey page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Shalford
- Merrow
- Worplesdon
- Bramley and Wonersh
- Farncombe
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Guildford?
Yes. Families in Guildford can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Guildford, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Guildford?
In Guildford, 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. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Guildford starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Royal Surrey County Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Guildford. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Guildford.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Guildford?
Surrey County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Guildford: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Guildford
Tell us what is needed in Guildford, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.