Absolute Quality Care

Absolute Quality Care is a home care agency based in Newcastle upon Tyne, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Newcastle upon Tyne 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, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. The agency has been registered since May 2016.

At its latest inspection, published May 2019, the CQC rated Absolute Quality Care 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.

Absolute Quality Care has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 45 registered home care agencies in Newcastle upon Tyne. Others working the same area include Philip Parkinson Homecare Ltd, Care Quality Services Newcastle and Care at Home Reablement Service. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.