Home care agencies in Hertfordshire
There are 318 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Hertfordshire, East of England. 243 are registered for dementia care and 47 offer live-in care. 11 are rated Outstanding and 156 Good by the CQC.
Of the 14 agencies with a rate on record, the typical weekday hourly rate is £28.25, with the middle half charging £25.94 to £29.83. Live-in care is typically £1,475 a week. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour.
Choose your own carer in Hertfordshire
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
Next Step Support Limited
Hertfordshire Supported Living
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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
Nearby council areas
Agencies based next door often cover this area too.
Costs and funding
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Hertfordshire?
The typical home care agency in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire?
318 home care agencies in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire?
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.