Avidity Care

Avidity Care is a home care agency based in Staines-upon-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 Staines-upon-Thames office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Avidity Living. The agency has been registered since June 2017.

At its latest inspection, published June 2018, the CQC rated Avidity Care 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.

Avidity Care 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 Faith's Walk Healthcare Services Ltd, OFH Care and Vivid Passionate Care. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.