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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.

Live-in careDementia 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

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
DementiaAll Care Plus
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
DementiaAlyson House RCH
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Amazingly Care Ltd

Chelmsford, CM1
CQC: Good
Amazingly Care
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

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

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.