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Home care agencies in Colchester

There are 89 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Colchester, in the Essex council area. 71 are registered for dementia care and 22 offer live-in care.

Of the 6 agencies with a rate on record, the typical weekday hourly rate is £26.50, with the middle half charging £23.50 to £28.75. Live-in care is typically £1,663 a week. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour.

Live-in careDementia careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments

ECare Community

Colchester, CO3
CQC: Good
Dementia30 min visitsDirect paymentsECare
Hourly visits
£15.50 to £17 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own carer in Colchester

Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.

34 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week

PCM Homecare Limited

Colchester, CO5
CQC: Good
Live-inDementia30 min visitsEmploys carersPCM Homecare
Hourly visits
£32 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

KSS Home Care Limited

Colchester, CO2
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inNightsEnd of life30 min visitsEmploys carersKSS Home Care
Hourly visits
£22 to £24 an hour
Live-in £1,100 to £1,300 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Tallulah Care

Colchester, CO5
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-in30 min visitsTallulah Care
Hourly visits
£25 an hour
Live-in £1,800 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

1 Stop Rec Limited

Colchester, CO3
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of life1 Stop Rec
Rates not published
Area typical £26.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

3HA Care Services

Colchester, CO4
CQC: Good
Dementia3HA
Rates not published
Area typical £26.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Ace 24

Colchester, CO7
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersAce 24 Healthcare
Rates not published
Area typical £26.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Allcare

Colchester, CO3
CQC: Good
DementiaAll Care Plus
Rates not published
Area typical £26.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Astar Homecare Ltd

Colchester, CO5
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeAstar Homecare
Rates not published
Area typical £26.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Care Givers Limited

Colchester, CO1
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeEmploys carersCare Givers
Rates not published
Area typical £26.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Cloud 9 Care Limited

Colchester, CO1
CQC: Good
DementiaCloud 9 Care
Rates not published
Area typical £26.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Constable Care

Colchester, CO7
CQC: Good
DementiaConstable Care
Rates not published
Area typical £26.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Crosspath Care LTD

Colchester, CO6
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaCROSSPATH CARE
Rates not published
Area typical £26.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Typical rates in Colchester

Median rate for each type of care, across the 89 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£26.50
Usually £23.50 to £28.75 an hour6 agencies
30 minute visit
£19.38
Usually £16.44 to £22.88 a visit4 agencies
Live-in care
£1,663
Usually £1,425 to £1,706 a week8 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

Who covers Colchester?

Agencies based elsewhere often work here. Search by your postcode to see everyone whose area reaches you.

Agencies within 15 km of Colchester

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Costs and funding

By type of care

Common questions

How much does home care cost in Colchester?

The typical home care agency in Colchester charges £26.50 an hour on weekdays, based on 6 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,663 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many home care agencies are there in Colchester?

89 home care agencies in Colchester are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for home care in Colchester?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.