Home care in Orpington
Home care in Orpington
Orpington is at the edge of our coverage area, and our carers support families here in Petts Wood, St Mary Cray and Crofton. They provide personal care, dementia support and live-in care, bringing the same warm, professional standard that Fabulous Homecare is known for in Croydon and Bromley, delivered by a trained, DBS-checked team.
Referring a patient? Information for hospital & discharge teams
- CQC rated “Good” (opens in a new tab)Across all five areas
- 5.0 on Google5 out of 5. 55 reviews
- NHS-listed (opens in a new tab)Trusted since 2019
- Carers we employDBS-checked, not agency
Arranging home care in Orpington
Can you help after an operation at Orpington Hospital?
Yes, Orpington Hospital on Sevenoaks Road is the site of King's Elective Orthopaedic Centre, for planned bone and joint surgery. Care at home afterwards can help with washing, dressing, meals and moving safely while you recover. Tell us your operation and discharge dates and we will plan around them.
How far is Orpington from your office?
About ten and a half miles by road from our office on Purley Way, which makes Orpington the furthest town we cover. We do provide care here, including live-in care, and we ask you to call first so we can confirm we reach your road.
Home care across Orpington & nearby
about ten and a half miles by road east of our Croydon office, at the edge of our area
- Petts Wood
- St Mary Cray
- St Paul's Cray
- Crofton
- Farnborough
- Chelsfield
- Keston
Looking for home care near you in Orpington? We cover these neighbourhoods and the surrounding streets. If you’re nearby but don’t see your area, just ask.
Home care in Orpington, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Distances are by road from our office at Airport House, 265 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Office visits by appointment, with free visitor parking on site.
Home care in Keston
BR2 · about 8.1 miles from our office
Keston is a village south of Hayes, around Keston Common, between Hayes and Farnborough and only a short drive from the Princess Royal University Hospital. Homecare in Keston with us covers personal care, companionship, dementia support and live-in care. As with Orpington, please call first so we can confirm we reach your road before we arrange a free home visit.
Care we provide in Orpington
Personal care
Gentle help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and mobility. Everyday living, with dignity.
Learn more about Personal careDementia & Alzheimer’s
Familiar faces and gentle routines that help people live well, and safely, in the home they know.
Learn more about Dementia & Alzheimer’sLive-in care
A matched carer living in your home, with agreed breaks and rest. Support shaped around your needs.
Learn more about Live-in careRespite care
A proper break for family carers, from a few hours to longer cover, with care you can trust.
Learn more about Respite careComplex & clinical care
Nurse-led support when needs are higher or more complex, delivered safely in your own home.
Learn more about Complex & clinical careCompanionship
A friendly face, conversation and a helping hand: company that brightens the whole day.
Learn more about CompanionshipNeed someone there all day? Live-in care is available in Orpington, with a carer we employ living in your home. Live-in care in Orpington
Arranging council-funded care in Orpington
If you live in Orpington, a council care needs assessment is arranged through Bromley Council (opens in a new tab). If you’re eligible they may help towards the cost; many families also pay privately from £26 an hour. We can explain your options at your free home visit.
- What happens at a care needs assessment
- Home care or a care home? How to choose
- Read our guide to arranging home care in Bromley
How families pay
- Council funding, if you’re eligible
- NHS or benefits help may apply
- Or pay privately, from £26 an hour
Local help and contacts in Orpington
Free council, NHS and charity services families here use alongside home care. We are not part of these organisations.
Bromley Council: getting social care support
How to ask Bromley Council for a care assessment, by phone, email or the online form.
Bromley Well
Free health and wellbeing services in Bromley, including support for unpaid adult and young carers.
St Christopher's Hospice
The hospice serving Bromley and Croydon, with its hospice in Sydenham and Caritas House in Orpington.
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich
The local Age UK for older people in Bromley, with information, advice and practical support services.
Support after a hospital stay in Orpington
If you or a relative is coming home from Princess Royal University Hospital, our hospital-to-home support helps you settle back in safely and rebuild confidence at home.
The Princess Royal University Hospital is on Farnborough Common, on the edge of Orpington. Orpington Hospital on Sevenoaks Road is the site of King's Elective Orthopaedic Centre, for planned bone and joint surgery, and care at home afterwards can help with washing, dressing, meals and moving safely while you recover. Tell the ward your discharge date and call us, and we will plan around it.
Hospital-to-home supportFor higher or more complex needs, our nurse-led complex & clinical care in Orpington supports tracheostomy, PEG, ventilator, wound, catheter and diabetes care at home.
Princess Royal University Hospital
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Farnborough Common, Orpington BR6 8ND
Care can often begin on the day you’re discharged.
Inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission
The CQC is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. They inspected us across five areas, and rated us “Good” in every one, our current published rating.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
Fabulous Homecare Ltd
“The managers took time to understand our needs and challenges, and are attentive, compassionate, and always highly professional. The carers are all very kind, empathic and respectful.”
Home care in Orpington: common questions
Do you provide home care in Orpington?
Yes, we cover Orpington and surrounding areas including Petts Wood, St Mary Cray, St Paul's Cray, Crofton and Farnborough. Orpington is at the edge of our area, so please do call us to confirm we cover your road before booking a home visit.
Which council arranges a care needs assessment in Orpington?
Orpington is within the London Borough of Bromley, and adult social care and care needs assessments are arranged by Bromley Council. If eligible, they may contribute towards the cost of care. We can help you understand the process and what to expect at your free home visit.
How much does home care in Orpington cost?
Home care in Orpington starts from £26 an hour. The first home visit is always free and comes with no obligation. Funding help may be available through Bromley Council, Attendance Allowance or NHS continuing healthcare. We'll explain the options clearly at the home visit.
How quickly can care start in Orpington?
Usually within a few days of your free home visit. Orpington is at the edge of our area, so we will always confirm timings honestly when you call. In urgent cases, such as a hospital discharge, we do everything we can to start sooner.
Is Orpington within your usual coverage area?
Orpington sits at the eastern edge of our area, so we do cover it, including Petts Wood, St Mary Cray, Crofton and Farnborough, but we ask you to call first so we can confirm we reach your exact road before arranging a home visit. We would rather be honest about that up front.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Reviewed by Roseline Fazal Masih, Registered Manager · Registered Nurse
Nearby areas we cover
Let’s talk about the care you need
A friendly chat with someone local who understands. We’ll listen first, then help you decide what’s right for your family.
Free home visit, no obligation. Prefer email? enquiries@fabuloushomecare.co.uk