Home care · Surrey
Elderly care at home in Esher
184 out of 115 home care agencies covering Esher are registered for elderly care, run by 179 different providers. The largest is Apex Prime Care Ltd, with 2. Of the 146 CQC has rated, 95% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for elderly care across England; 11 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £36 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 60 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 23 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 14 October 2026, Amazed Care Services was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Whatever your savings, Surrey council will assess care needs for free.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 166.
- CQC rates 138 of the 146 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 8 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 38 are still waiting for a first rating.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Surrey daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Elderly care at home in Esher", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 184registered agencies
- 95%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 166list dementia as a specialism
- 55rated or inspected within two years
Elderly care in Esher: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 115
- Elderly care · 107
- Care for adults under 65 · 100
- Physical disability care · 98
- Dementia care · 97
- Sensory impairment care · 82
- Mental health care · 66
- Learning disability care · 63
- Children's care · 17
- Eating disorder support · 13
- Substance misuse support · 7
This table lists each agency covering Esher registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Esher centre.
Elderly care in Esher by the numbers
93% of Esher's agencies (184 of 197) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. 95% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 94% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Comfort Care At Home, Home Instead and Home Instead. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from December 2017; 55 fall within the last two years. 10 have an office within 2 miles of Esher centre. 38 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Surrey has 274 agencies registered for elderly care; of those rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 93% of registrations here and 93% across Surrey.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Surrey for a care needs assessment. What "Personal care" means.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esher | – | 184 | 138 |
| Claygate | 1.3 mi | 111 | 81 |
| Thames Ditton | 1.9 mi | 123 | 90 |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2.2 mi | 72 | 47 |
| Oxshott | 2.6 mi | 80 | 54 |
| Cobham | 2.9 mi | 52 | 35 |
| St George's Hill | 3.6 mi | 51 | 33 |
Council support
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about elderly care in Esher
Who offers elderly care at home in Esher?
Of the 115 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Esher, 184 list elderly care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Comfort Care At Home, Home Instead and Home Instead.
How are home care agencies in Esher rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 146. Of those, 138 (95%) are Good or Outstanding, 11 of them Outstanding, and 8 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 38 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Esher?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Can Surrey council help pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Surrey council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Surrey council.
How can I pick between agencies in Esher?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 55 of the 184 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 91 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about elderly care in towns near Esher?
Esher has 107, with 76 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Claygate (1.3 miles): 111, 81 rated Good or Outstanding; Thames Ditton (1.9 miles): 123, 90 rated Good or Outstanding; Walton-on-Thames (2.2 miles): 72, 47 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Esher
- Elderly care in Claygate 1.3 mi
- Elderly care in Thames Ditton 1.9 mi
- Elderly care in Walton-on-Thames 2.2 mi
- Elderly care in Oxshott 2.6 mi
- Elderly care in Cobham 2.9 mi
- Elderly care in St George's Hill 3.6 mi
- Elderly care in Kingston upon Thames 3.6 mi
- Elderly care in Weybridge 3.7 mi
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