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Dementia home care in Essex

364 of the 448 home care agencies in Essex offer dementia home care, of which 8 are rated Outstanding and 222 Good. A dementia home care agency is registered with the CQC to support people living with dementia in their own homes, with carers trained for it and visits planned around routine.

Dementia home care in Essex typically costs £27 an hour, based on 21 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £24 to £30. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Essex of £27.

A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.

Live-in careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments
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Choose your own carer in Essex

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

1 Stop Rec Limited

Colchester, CO3
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of life1 Stop Rec
Rates not published
Area typical £27 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 £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

A1 Home Care

Chelmsford, CM2
CQC: Good
DementiaA1 Home Care
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Ablecross Limited

Brentwood, CM13
CQC: Good
DementiaAblecross
Rates not published
Area typical £27 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 £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Adico Care

Harlow, CM19
CQC: Good
DementiaAdico Care
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Advinia Homecare

Epping, CM16
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

All 4U Care

Frinton-on-Sea, CO13
CQC: Good
DementiaNightsEnd of lifeEmploys carersLetussharethecare
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Allcare

Colchester, CO3
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Alyson Homecare

Rochford, SS4
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Typical rates in Essex

Median rate for each type of care, across the 448 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£27
Usually £24 to £30 an hour21 agencies
Weekend hourly rate
£34.50
Usually £29 to £35 an hour5 agencies
Bank holiday hourly rate
£47.25
Usually £42 to £52.12 an hour4 agencies
30 minute visit
£18.50
Usually £17.39 to £22.62 a visit8 agencies
45 minute visit
£25.60
Usually £23.80 to £27.80 a visit3 agencies
Live-in care
£1,675
Usually £1,200 to £1,675 a week24 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

Common questions

How much does dementia home care cost in Essex?

Dementia home care in Essex typically costs £27 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Essex?

364 of the 448 CQC-registered home care agencies in Essex offer dementia home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for dementia home care in Essex?

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, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Essex council for a needs assessment.