Home care agencies in Colchester
There are 4 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Colchester, in the Suffolk council area. 2 are registered for dementia care and 1 offers live-in care.
We are still collecting rates for Colchester: 1 agency has 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 Suffolk area the typical weekday hourly rate is about £30, which is the best guide until more Colchester agencies publish their rates. Agencies based in neighbouring towns usually cover Colchester too: a postcode search shows who does.
Choose your own carer in Colchester
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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Typical rates in Suffolk
Median rate for each type of care, across the 198 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £30
- Usually £27.18 to £32.35 an hour12 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £36
- Usually £34.25 to £37.50 an hour3 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £23.50
- Usually £21.74 to £26 a visit4 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £27
- Usually £26.18 to £28 a visit3 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,475
- Usually £1,438 to £1,675 a week8 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Who covers Colchester?
Agencies based elsewhere often work here. Search by your postcode to see everyone whose area reaches you.
Agencies within 15 km of ColchesterOther towns in Suffolk
- Ipswich (85)
- Bury St Edmunds (25)
- Lowestoft (18)
- Haverhill (10)
- Newmarket (10)
- Sudbury (10)
- Stowmarket (7)
- Beccles (5)
- Saxmundham (5)
- Woodbridge (4)
- Suffolk (3)
- Diss (2)
Costs and funding
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Colchester?
The typical home care agency in Colchester charges £30 an hour on weekdays, based on 12 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 Colchester?
4 home care agencies in Colchester 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 Colchester?
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.