Live-In Care in Surrey

Surrey is known for its peaceful residential areas, thriving towns, and strong sense of community. Many families choose to live here for the balance between countryside living and easy access to London. It is a place where people value independence, privacy, and a familiar way of life. When care is needed, staying at home is the most natural and reassuring choice, and a far more cost-effective and independent solution than residential care.

VersaCare is a CQC-regulated company, which is important to identify when looking for care. We train all our carers and pay them, as well as provide full liability insurance, which Introductory or Temporary Agencies do not have to provide.

Versacare provides professional live in care across Surrey, for over 16 years, offering tailored, compassionate, personal, and respectful support for older adults, those living with long term physical or mental health conditions, and individuals recovering from illness. Our head office is based in Surrey, and we understand the character, pace, and lifestyle of the county.

Why Choose Live In Care in Surrey

Live in care allows people to remain in the comfort of their own home while receiving round the clock support from a trained professional. Live in care offers continuity, privacy and the ability to maintain familiar routines while providing reassurance for families who want their loved one to feel safe and supported.

VersaCare carers provide practical support with personal care, medication, mobility, meal preparation, and daily routines. They also provide companionship and emotional support, which is vital for wellbeing. The aim is always to preserve independence and dignity, allowing individuals to stay connected to their home, community, and the moments that matter.

Elderly lady in a wheelchair looking out of the window
Elderly lady with carer in the park

Local Surrey Expertise

Having a genuine local presence makes a meaningful difference when arranging live-in care. Surrey is a diverse county, with busy commuter towns, peaceful villages and large rural areas, and care needs can vary greatly depending on where someone lives and how they live.

Because VersaCare is based in Surrey, we understand the character, pace and lifestyle of the area. From larger family homes in towns such as Guildford and Reigate, to quieter rural properties around Cranleigh, Ripley and the surrounding villages, our care is shaped around real local living.

Our team has experience supporting individuals:

  • Returning home after hospital stays
  • With a diversity of needs, to maintain a safe and independent environment
  • Living independently in rural or semi-rural areas
  • Maintaining routines in commuter towns with family nearby
  • Supporting access to local activities
  • Managing mobility and access challenges common in older Surrey homes

Surrey life is often centred around green spaces, local cafés, community groups and familiar neighbourhoods. Where appropriate, our live-in carers support individuals to continue enjoying these everyday pleasures, whether that’s a gentle outing to a nearby park, staying socially connected, or simply maintaining a calm, well-run home environment.

This local understanding allows us to provide care that feels natural, respectful and unobtrusive. Rather than changing how someone lives, we adapt our support to fit the life they already know and value.

Areas We Cover in Surrey

VersaCare provides live-in care across the whole of Surrey via our area management team, supporting individuals and families in both larger towns and smaller village communities. Our local carers are familiar with the county’s varied landscapes, housing styles and lifestyles, allowing us to deliver care that fits naturally into everyday life.

Towns and larger communities

Guildford
Woking
Epsom
Staines upon Thames
Reigate


Smaller towns and villages

Farnham
Godalming
Dorking
Chobham
Virginia Water

This list offers just a snapshot of where we provide live-in care. If your town or village isn’t mentioned, please don’t worry, we support families throughout the wider Surrey area, across the UK, and we are happy to confirm availability during a consultation.

Elderly lady laughing with live in carer
Elderly man walking back from the shops with a live in carer

What Live In Care Includes

Every care plan is carefully tailored around the individual, their routines, preferences, health needs and personality. Support is flexible and evolves as needs change, ensuring care always feels appropriate rather than intrusive.

A live-in carer can support with:

  • Personal care and daily routines, delivered with dignity and sensitivity
  • All aspects of physical care needs such as Catheter care and PEG feed etc.
  • Coordinating contact with GPs, District Nursing, OTs, requesting aids to assist in providing a safe environment
  • Medication support, providing reassurance that treatments are taken safely and correctly
  • Mobility assistance and fall prevention, helping your loved one move confidently around their home
  • Meal planning and home-cooked food, suited to dietary needs and personal tastes
  • Light household tasks, keeping the home clean, safe and comfortable
  • Companionship and meaningful conversation, reducing loneliness and supporting emotional wellbeing
  • Support with hobbies and social engagement, helping individuals stay connected to the activities they enjoy, especially those with learning difficulties or memory issues
  • Help with appointments and daily organisation, easing mental load and maintaining structure

Find out more about what’s included in our care or what a day in the life with one of our carers looks like.

Trusted Live-In Care, Delivered with Reassurance

Inviting someone into your home is a deeply personal decision. We understand how important it is to feel confident not only in the care being provided, but in the people and systems supporting it.

At VersaCare, every aspect of our live-in care service is designed to provide reassurance for both individuals and their families.

We have been registered and rated good with CQC since 2007, which confirms our approach is:

  • Carefully selected carers who are fully vetted, trained and supported
  • Thoughtful matching, ensuring carers suit both care needs and personality
  • Ongoing oversight from our experienced care management team
  • Regular reviews, allowing care to adapt as circumstances change
  • Clear communication, keeping families informed and involved, via technology allowing dynamic access to all aspects of the daily care, if desired.
  • Local, accessible support, with our head office based in Surrey

We don’t believe care should ever feel transactional or distant. Families have direct access to our team, and support is always just a phone call away if questions arise or needs evolve.

This structure ensures care remains safe, consistent and dignified, while giving families confidence that their loved one is genuinely supported, not simply “assigned a carer”.

Elderly lady drinking tea in the park with a carer
Happy older couple

Live-In Care Tailored to Different Needs and Situations

Every individual’s circumstances are different, and live-in care should always reflect that. While all VersaCare carers are trained to provide compassionate, high-quality support, some situations require additional focus, experience or short-term flexibility.

Below are examples of how live-in care can be adapted to meet specific needs, without changing the quality, consistency or dignity of the care provided.

Dementia Live In Care in Surrey

Living with dementia brings unique emotional and practical challenges, both for the individual and their family. Live-in care is often chosen because familiar surroundings can reduce confusion, anxiety and distress.

VersaCare carers receive dementia-focused training and ongoing guidance from our care management team. This helps them support changes in memory, communication, behaviour and routine with patience and understanding.

Staying at home allows individuals to remain connected to familiar spaces, local walks, nearby shops and established daily rhythms, all of which can help maintain reassurance and emotional stability.

Our approach focuses on:

  • Creating calm, structured daily routines
  • Supporting independence for as long as possible
  • Reducing distress through familiarity and continuity
  • Treating every individual with dignity, respect and empathy

Respite Live In Care in Surrey

Sometimes live-in care is needed on a short-term basis. This might be to support recovery after illness, provide cover while a family carer takes a break, or offer reassurance during a period of change.
Respite live-in care provides consistent, professional support without disrupting established routines or home life. It allows families to rest, recharge or attend to other responsibilities, knowing their loved one is safe and well cared for.

Respite care can be arranged for:

  • Planned breaks or holidays
  • Short-term recovery following hospital discharge
  • Trial periods before longer-term care
  • Temporary increases in care needs

The level of care and attention remains exactly the same – the difference is simply the duration.

 

Working With Families Across Surrey

Every family’s situation is unique. We provide clear communication, warm reassurance, and practical guidance throughout the process. Our care team remains closely involved with carers and families to ensure support stays consistent, dignified, and rooted in the person’s wishes.

As our head office is based in Surrey, families benefit from accessible support, local knowledge, and quick response when needed.

A person with a learning disability with live in care

How to Arrange Live In Care in Surrey

Arranging live-in care begins with a simple, no-obligation conversation. If we are requested to move forward with care we will provide a no charge or obligation assessment. We take time to understand your loved one’s needs, routines and preferences, answering questions clearly and honestly along the way.

From there, we create a personalised care plan and carefully match a suitable live-in carer. Our experienced care team remains closely involved throughout, ensuring care feels consistent, respectful and responsive as needs change.

Support can often begin within a short timeframe, and we’ll guide you through each step at a pace that feels right for you. Our priority is to make the process clear, reassuring and centred around what matters most to your family.

Not sure if you or a loved one need live in care just yet? Take a look at our helpful guide with some of the signs you might need to explore additional support.

Live in care care testimonials

Our family has nothing but praise for Versacare. We have had live-in carers for nearly a year, and all have been conscientious. The office staff are really helpful and selected carers to meet the complex needs of my parents, and patiently sent us a number of carers until we found the one that was the most suited to my parents. My Dad had Parkinson's and his needs were fully met until he passed away last year. The care he received, especially in his last days, was wonderful. There was no interruption of care when he died, and now my Mum has the blessing of being in her own home, despite Alzheimer's, thanks to Versacare!

Charmaine

We would like to inform you of the excellent working practice Oti delivered yesterday. Oti was able to recognise a young person was struggling with his mental health. She stayed in communication with the Home Manager whilst closely monitoring the situation.

Oti's quick thinking and due diligence saved the young person from seriously harming himself. For this, we are very grateful as the outcome could have been very different.

Oti is a very competent worker. She excels in all areas but most of all the genuine interest and compassion she shows the young people. Please pass on our sincere appreciation to Oti.

Deanne, Operations Manager, West London & Thames Valley

I just wanted to say how happy my mother is with Liz as her carer. I am very happy too! I feel most things are in place now and I can return to Sweden more relaxed. If there are any concerns please do call me anytime. I have been dealing with my mums medical matters so am happy to be called initially. Many thanks Kevin for sending us Liz !!

Ann

I just wanted to say how happy my mother is with Liz as her carer. I am very happy too! I feel most things are in place now and I can return to Sweden more relaxed. If there are any concerns please do call me anytime. I have been dealing with my mums medical matters so am happy to be called initially. Many thanks Kevin for sending us Liz !!

Ann

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can care start?

In urgent cases, care can begin within 24 hours while we work to find a long-term carer who best fits your needs and preferences.

Yes, our carers are trained to assist with a range of medical needs, including medication management, mobility assistance, and coordination with local healthcare providers.

Our care plans are flexible and can be adjusted as your loved one’s requirements evolve, ensuring they always receive the appropriate level of care.

Absolutely. We encourage introductory meetings to ensure the carer is a good fit for you or your loved one.

Yes, we provide care in both urban and rural parts of Surrey, ensuring support even in remote locations like Farley Green or Rushmoor.