Fairthorn

Fairthorn is a home care agency based in Sheffield, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Sheffield 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, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Methodist Homes, which has 24 branches in England. The agency has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2024, the CQC rated Fairthorn 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.

Fairthorn has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Sheffield. 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 130 registered home care agencies in Sheffield. Others working the same area include Case Management Solutions Ltd, Little Oak Healthcare Limited and PPC 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.