Alpha Quality Care Newport

Alpha Quality Care Newport is a home care agency based in Newport, in the Isle of Wight 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 Newport 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 and people with mental health needs. It is run by Alpha Quality Care. The agency has been registered since March 2018.

At its latest inspection, published January 2023, the CQC rated Alpha Quality Care Newport 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 Quality Care Newport has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Isle of Wight. 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 32 registered home care agencies in Isle of Wight. Others working the same area include Bluebird Care (Isle of Wight), Isle of Wight Council, Sea Street Offices, County Hall and Everycare (Isle of Wight). A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.