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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
PrimeCarersAnother option

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

Anaisa Care

Chelmsford, CM1
CQC: Good
Live-inDementia60 min visitsAnaisa Services
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Chelmsford

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

Rankin House

Benfleet, SS7
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeAnglian Care
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

AQS Homecare Essex

Billericay, CM12
CQC: Good
DementiaMorepower
Rates not published
Area typical £27 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 £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Beaumont Home Care, Ingatestone

Beaumont Home Care

Ingatestone, CM4
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of lifeBeaumont Home Care
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Essex, Clacton-on-Sea

Essex

Clacton-on-Sea, CO16
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaEnd of lifeBloomsbury Home Care
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Essex Mid

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

Bluebell Homecare

Wickford, SS11
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Bocking

Braintree, CM7
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27 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 £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Care Just 4U

Harlow, CM20
CQC: Good
DementiaCare Just 4U
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.