ECare Community
Colchester, CO3
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
£15.50 to £17 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
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.
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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
Hourly visits
£32 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
KSS Home Care Limited
Colchester, CO2
CQC: Not yet rated
Hourly visits
£22 to £24 an hour
Live-in £1,100 to £1,300 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Tallulah Care
Colchester, CO5
CQC: Not yet rated
Hourly visits
£25 an hour
Live-in £1,800 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Drury Healthcare Limited
Colchester, CO7
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £26.50 an hour
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 ColchesterOther towns in Essex
- Chelmsford (67)
- Basildon (51)
- Harlow (40)
- Brentwood (26)
- Clacton-on-Sea (17)
- Braintree (16)
- Saffron Walden (14)
- Wickford (13)
- Benfleet (12)
- Loughton (11)
- Waltham Abbey (10)
- Witham (9)
Costs and funding
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.