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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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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

Dengie Care Providers

Chelmsford, CM3
CQC: Outstanding
T McTaggart
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Excellence Care

Basildon, SS16
CQC: Outstanding
DementiaExcellence Care
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Gemstone Care Ltd

Loughton, IG10
CQC: Outstanding
Gemstone Care
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

My Homecare Chelmsford

Ingatestone, CM4
CQC: Outstanding
DementiaA & D Homecare
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Real People Ltd

Benfleet, SS7
CQC: Outstanding
Real People
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
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 £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

ACH Healthcare Limited

Harlow, CM20
CQC: Good
DementiaACH Healthcare
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
DementiaAdvinia Healthcare
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Aldanat Care

Clacton-on-Sea, CO16
CQC: Good
Aldanat Care Services
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

Nearby council areas

Agencies based next door often cover this area too.

Costs and funding

By type of care

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.