Alina Homecare Walton on Thames

Alina Homecare Walton on Thames is a home care agency based in Walton-on-Thames, in the Surrey 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 Walton-on-Thames office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Alina Homecare, which has 57 branches in England. The agency has been registered since February 2017.

At its latest inspection, published June 2018, the CQC rated Alina Homecare Walton on Thames 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.

Alina Homecare Walton on Thames has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Surrey. 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 285 registered home care agencies in Surrey. Others working the same area include Amily Homecare, Yourlife (Walton-on-Thames) and Alpenbest South. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.