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Home help in Esher

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. Below are the 197 CQC-registered agencies that cover Esher; ask each whether it offers this.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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Quick summary

  • 197 home care agencies registered with CQC have an office within 7 miles of Esher, and 148 of them hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • Ask Surrey council for a care needs assessment, which is free.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home help in Esher", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Surrey council what low-cost services exist. How to ask Surrey council for an assessment.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Surrey council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Home care in Esher by the numbers

Registered specialisms here: 169 of 197 list physical disabilities, 111 of 197 list learning disabilities and 118 of 197 list mental health conditions. CQC registered HEALTHQO CARE PROFESSIONALS LTD in October 2026, the newest on this list. One rating goes back to December 2017: Dial House. Ask what has changed since. In Esher, 86% of agencies support people with dementia (170 of 197); the Surrey figure is 84%. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Esher (75% Good or Outstanding) is 3rd out of 7 local towns, led by Oxshott (77%). Surrey has 16 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Esher the figure is 11. Ratings are more recent than average here: 28% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 22% across Surrey. At 94% Good or Outstanding, Esher sits above the Surrey figure of 91% (from 1,090 agencies).

What home help costs in Esher

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

Council rates in Surrey County Council: £24.87 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £952.38 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £988.04 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Home care agencies serving Esher

Check with each agency that it offers home help. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Comfort Care At Home

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Comfort Care At Home)

  2. Home Instead

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Home Instead)

  3. Home Instead

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Home Instead)

  4. Tendacare

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Tendacare)

  5. Trinity Homecare

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated May 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Trinity Homecare)

  6. Trinity Homecare (Worcester Park)

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Trinity Homecare (Worcester Park))

  7. Right at Home Sutton & Mid-Surrey

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jan 2022
    See details (Right at Home Sutton & Mid-Surrey)

  8. BBC CARE SERVICE LIMITED- Walton on Thames branch (New)

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    See details (BBC CARE SERVICE LIMITED- Walton on Thames branch (New))

  9. Amily Homecare

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Amily Homecare)

  10. Alina Homecare Walton on Thames

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Alina Homecare Walton on Thames)

  11. Alpenbest South

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Alpenbest South)

  12. Excellence Healthcare Services Ltd

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Excellence Healthcare Services Ltd)

  13. Master One Care

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Master One Care)

  14. SDL Kingston

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    See details (SDL Kingston)

  15. Vigilant Health Care Ltd

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Vigilant Health Care Ltd)

  16. Austin Place

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Austin Place)

  17. Emezzions Care

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Emezzions Care)

  18. Mulberry Home Care Services Limited

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Mulberry Home Care Services Limited)

  19. Hollyfield House

    3.3 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Hollyfield House)

  20. Link House

    3.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Link House)

The full list: 197 agencies covering Esher →

Your questions on home help in Esher

Which home care agencies offer home help in Esher?

197 agencies on the CQC register have an office within 7 miles of Esher, and 148 hold a Good or Outstanding rating. Which of them provide home help is not recorded by CQC: ask them.

What does home help cost in Esher?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Can I get home help from the council?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Surrey council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How are agencies covering Esher rated?

Of 157 agencies with a CQC rating, 148 (94%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 170, and 57 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.

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