Avalon York Services

Avalon York Services is a home care agency based in York, 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 York 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 learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is part of Avalon Group (Social Care), which has 7 branches in England. The agency has been registered since December 2014.

At its latest inspection, published December 2017, the CQC rated Avalon York Services 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.

Avalon York Services has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for York. 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 42 registered home care agencies in York. Others working the same area include New York Care Limited t/a Home Instead Senior Care, Divine Righteous Health Care Solutions Ltd and EliteNurse Home Support Services. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.