Home care agencies in Watford
There are 43 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Watford, in the Hertfordshire council area. 31 are registered for dementia care and 11 offer live-in care.
We are still collecting rates for Watford: 4 agencies have a figure on record so far. Where an agency has told us its price it is shown on the card and dated. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care.
Across the wider Hertfordshire area the typical weekday hourly rate is about £28.25, which is the best guide until more Watford agencies publish their rates. Agencies based in neighbouring towns usually cover Watford too: a postcode search shows who does.
Choose your own carer in Watford
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.
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Helping Hands Watford
Drama Room
Care Plus Recruitment Agency Limited
Life Care Plus Hertfordshire
Typical rates in Hertfordshire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 318 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £28.25
- Usually £25.94 to £29.83 an hour14 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £30.50
- Usually £24.12 to £34.38 an hour4 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £18.44
- Usually £17.22 to £22 a visit6 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £24.38
- Usually £22.07 to £27.06 a visit4 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,475
- Usually £1,225 to £1,675 a week18 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Who covers Watford?
Agencies based elsewhere often work here. Search by your postcode to see everyone whose area reaches you.
Agencies within 15 km of WatfordCommon questions
How much does home care cost in Watford?
The typical home care agency in Watford charges £28.25 an hour on weekdays, based on 14 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,475 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many home care agencies are there in Watford?
43 home care agencies in Watford 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 Watford?
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.