If someone in Virginia Water needs support around the clock - day, night and every hour in between - you have two practical choices: a live-in carer who stays in the home, or a rota of visiting carers covering waking nights. Reedsfield Care provides both from our office in nearby Egham, and we can usually start within 24-48 hours in an urgent situation. Call 01784 740078 for a free, no-obligation home visit.
Live-in care places one fully trained carer in the home permanently. They support the day, sleep in a spare room and are on hand overnight. It suits people who want continuity, one familiar face, and a settled household - and for couples it is usually far cheaper than two care-home placements.
Waking-night or two-carer rota care suits households where the nights are genuinely active: frequent repositioning, catheter or continence support, advanced dementia with night-time walking, or end-of-life symptom management. The carer stays awake and on duty for the whole shift.
Live-in care from £1,150/week (one person, standard support)
Visiting and waking-night care from £22/hour
Complex, advanced dementia and end-of-life support quoted per assessment
No setup fees, no agency fees, no minimum contract
Out-of-hours on-call manager: 07403 862037
Who we support around the clock
Round-the-clock care in Virginia Water is most often arranged after a hospital stay, a fall, a dementia diagnosis that has moved on, or a palliative referral where the family wants their relative at home rather than in a hospice or care home.
Every package starts with a free home visit and a written care plan produced by a qualified care manager, then reviewed as needs change. Nothing is generic - the plan follows the routine of the person, not the convenience of the rota.
Dementia and Alzheimer's care, including night-time restlessness
Palliative and end-of-life care at home, with GP and district nurse liaison
Parkinson's, stroke recovery and post-operative rehabilitation
Complex care: PEG feeding, catheter and stoma support, hoisting and transfers
Companionship and household support alongside personal care
Why families in Virginia Water choose Reedsfield
We are an independent, family-run agency rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. Our carers are employed by us - not self-employed contractors - DBS checked, trained in-house, and matched so that the same faces return. Being based in Egham means our managers can be at a Virginia Water address in minutes, not hours.
We cover Virginia Water, Wentworth, Christchurch, Callow Hill and the surrounding GU25 lanes, alongside Egham, Staines, Ashford, Sunbury and Shepperton.
CQC rated Good - read the full inspection report on our site
Employed, DBS-checked carers, consistent faces every visit
Free home visit and written quote before you commit to anything
Care can usually begin within 24-48 hours in an emergency
What it costs, and how to pay for it
Live-in care starts at £1,150 per week and visiting or waking-night care at £22 per hour, with complex needs quoted after assessment. You receive a clear written quote - no hidden charges.
Funding is worth checking before you self-fund. NHS Continuing Healthcare can cover the full cost where needs are primarily health-driven, NHS-Funded Nursing Care contributes to the nursing element, and Surrey County Council operates a means test. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested and is worth applying for in almost every case. We will talk you through the routes on the phone at no charge.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can 24 hour care start in Virginia Water?
In an urgent situation - a hospital discharge or a sudden decline - we can usually begin within 24 to 48 hours. Planned care starts on a date that suits you.
Is live-in care or waking nights better?
If the nights are mostly settled, a live-in carer is usually the better value and gives far more continuity. If the person genuinely needs help several times a night, a waking-night carer is safer because they stay awake and on duty.
How much does 24 hour care cost in Virginia Water?
Live-in care starts at £1,150 per week and waking-night or visiting care at £22 per hour. Complex care is quoted after a free assessment, and you always get the figure in writing first.
Do you cover Wentworth and the GU25 villages?
Yes. We cover Virginia Water village, Wentworth, Christchurch, Callow Hill and the surrounding GU25 area from our Egham office.
Will the same carer come every time?
Yes. Carers are employed by us and matched to the household, so you see the same small team rather than a different person each shift.
