AO Healthcare

AO Healthcare is a home care agency based in Milton Keynes, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 16 miles of its Milton Keynes office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Alexander Owen Consultants. The agency has been registered since August 2021.

At its latest inspection, published June 2023, the CQC rated AO Healthcare 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.

AO Healthcare has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Milton Keynes. 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 164 registered home care agencies in Milton Keynes. Others working the same area include PS27 Healthcare Ltd, Ontime Response Healthcare Limited and Brightblessing Healthcare Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.