Alpha May Care First

Alpha May Care First is a home care agency based in Brighton, in the Brighton and Hove council area, 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 Brighton 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 2020.

At its latest inspection, published May 2022, the CQC rated Alpha May Care First 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.

Alpha May Care First has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Brighton and Hove. 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 53 registered home care agencies in Brighton and Hove. Others working the same area include Dynasty Brighton Branch (Domiciliary Care), Future Home Care Ltd Kent and Lifeways Brighton. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.