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 Essex
There are 448 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Essex, East of England. 364 are registered for dementia care and 70 offer live-in care. 12 are rated Outstanding and 267 Good by the CQC.
Of the 21 agencies with a rate on record, the typical weekday hourly rate is £27, with the middle half charging £24 to £30. Live-in care is typically £1,675 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
Eden Brook Home Care Ltd
Chelmsford, CM2
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
£27 to £33 an hour
Live-in £700 to £1,100 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Nurse Plus & Carer Plus (UK) Limited Colchester
Colchester, CO4
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
St Helena Care and Support Limited
Colchester, CO4
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,500 a week
Live-in from £1,500 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Oxana Care Ltd
Sudbury, CO10
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
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
Nearby council areas
Agencies based next door often cover this area too.
Costs and funding
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Essex?
The typical home care agency in Essex charges £27 an hour on weekdays, based on 21 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,675 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many home care agencies are there in Essex?
448 home care agencies in Essex 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 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. 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.