A+bility

A+bility is a home care agency based in Stroud, in the Gloucestershire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Stroud office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. The agency has been registered since May 2017.

At its latest inspection, published May 2018, the CQC rated A+bility 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.

A+bility has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Gloucestershire. 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 166 registered home care agencies in Gloucestershire. Others working the same area include Penna Homecare Limited, Main Office and Gannicox CIC Domiciliary Care Agency. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.