Clark Care Services
Office: 1 Paddick Close, Gallowstree Common, Reading, RG4 9AQ
We cover geographical areas in and around Oxfordshire and Berkshire including but not limited to: Wallingford, Cholsey, Benson, Dorchester-on-Thames, Warbourough, Woodcote, Sonning Common, Emmer Green and Caversham.
Home care agency · Miss Katharine Teresa Clark
- Hourly rate
- £30.26
- an hour, published by the agency, September 2026
- Live-in care
- –
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2018
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About £424 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,425 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £144 a week less, £7,469 over a year
Live-in care near Oxfordshire typically £1,050 a week.
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About Clark Care Services
Clark Care Services is a home care agency based in Reading, in the Oxfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It We cover geographical areas in and around Oxfordshire and Berkshire including but not limited to: Wallingford, Cholsey, Benson, Dorchester-on-Thames, Warbourough, Woodcote, Sonning Common, Emmer Green and Caversham. It is registered to care for older people and younger adults. Its website lists hourly visits and sleeping nights. It is run by Miss Katharine Teresa Clark. The agency has been registered since November 2016.
At its latest inspection, published January 2018, the CQC rated Clark Care 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.
Clark Care Services charges £30.26 an hour for hourly visits, a figure published on the agency's own website in September 2026. Two visits a day of an hour each comes to about £424 a week. That is about 8% above the typical hourly rate in Oxfordshire of £28.
On how it works, the agency says: 30 minute visits, care within a few days, happy with pets and private clients only. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 166 registered home care agencies in Oxfordshire. Others working the same area include Apex Healthcare Service Ltd, PureSoul Care Ltd and VJ Carers Limited, 1 of which has a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.
Care offered
- Hourly visits
- Sleeping nights
How they work
- 30 minute visits
- care within a few days
- Happy with pets
Money
- Private clients only
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
- Older people
- Younger adults
Postcode districts covered
OX1, OX10, OX11, OX12, OX13, OX14, OX15, OX16, OX17, OX18, OX2, OX20, OX25, OX26, OX27, OX28, OX29, OX3, OX33, OX39, OX4, OX49, OX5, OX7, OX9, RG4, RG8, RG9, SN7
Read from the agency's website; ring to check yours.
Registration
- Provider
- Miss Katharine Teresa Clark
- Registered with CQC
- November 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2018)
- Council area
- Oxfordshire
- Office town
- Reading
Rates
Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves. Always ask for the full price list.
| Type of care | Rate | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly visits | £30.26 an hour as of September 2026 | From the agency's website “Hourly Rate - £30.26” View on Clark Care Services’s website |
| 30 minute visit | £15.13 a visit as of September 2026 | From the agency's website “30 Minutes - £15.13” View on Clark Care Services’s website |
| 45 minute visit | £22.70 a visit as of September 2026 | From the agency's website “45 Minutes - £22.70” View on Clark Care Services’s website |
| Sleeping night | £200 a night as of September 2026 | From the agency's website “10pm to 7am - £200” View on Clark Care Services’s website |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Oxfordshire is typically £1,050 a week.
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Common questions about Clark Care Services
How much does Clark Care Services charge an hour?
Clark Care Services charges £30.26 an hour for hourly visits (as of September 2026). Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves, so confirm the current price list with the agency.
Does Clark Care Services offer live-in care?
Clark Care Services does not list live-in care on its website as far as we can see. If you need live-in care, filter the Oxfordshire listing for agencies that offer it.
What is the CQC rating for Clark Care Services?
The Care Quality Commission rated Clark Care Services Good in January 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does Clark Care Services cover?
Clark Care Services We cover geographical areas in and around Oxfordshire and Berkshire including but not limited to: Wallingford, Cholsey, Benson, Dorchester-on-Thames, Warbourough, Woodcote, Sonning Common, Emmer Green and Caversham. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.
Does Clark Care Services care for people with dementia?
Clark Care Services is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If that is needed, filter the Oxfordshire listing for agencies that are.
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