4 Commonwealth House

4 Commonwealth House is a home care agency based in Tilbury, in the Thurrock council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 16 miles of its Tilbury office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by BS Care Management Services. The agency has been registered since August 2017.

At its latest inspection, published January 2023, the CQC rated 4 Commonwealth House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

4 Commonwealth House has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Thurrock. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 76 registered home care agencies in Thurrock. Others working the same area include More-Time Healthcare Limited, Newton Support Services Limited and Kanmore House. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.