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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
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Clark Care Services's stated rate
£30.26an hour

About £424 a week for two one-hour visits a day

Live-in care £1,425 a week

PrimeCarersA self-employed carer you choose
£18 to £25an hour

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

Registered with CQC
November 2016
Latest CQC rating
Good (January 2018)
Council area
Oxfordshire
Office town
Reading
Read the full CQC inspection report

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 careRate
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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36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oxfordshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
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CQC: Not yet rated
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CQC: Good
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Rates not published
Area typical £28 an hour
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