Fairthorn
Office: 117 Townhead Road, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3AJ
16 Fairthorn 117 Townhead Road, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3AJ.
Home care agency · Methodist Homes
- Hourly rate
- Not published
- area typical £25.32
- Live-in care
- £240
- a week, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2024
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About £354 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £240 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £74 a week less, £3,873 over a year
Live-in care near Sheffield typically £1,100 a week.
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About 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 16 Fairthorn 117 Townhead Road, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3AJ. 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. Its website lists live-in care and 24-hour care. 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 charges £240 a week for live-in care, a figure published on the agency's own website in September 2026. Live-in care is £240 a week.
On how it works, the agency says: 80 years operating. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 130 registered home care agencies in Sheffield. Others working the same area include The Lowedges, Precedo Health Care Services - Sheffield and Southcroft. 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
- Live-in care
- 24-hour care
How they work
- 80 years operating
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
- Older people
- Dementia
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Postcode districts covered
S1, S10, S11, S12, S13, S17, S2, S20, S21, S25, S26, S3, S35, S36, S4, S5, S6, S60, S7, S8, S9
Read from the agency's website; ring to check yours.
Registration
- Provider
- Methodist Homes
- Brand
- Methodist Homes
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2024)
- Council area
- Sheffield
- Office town
- Sheffield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Live-in care | £240 a week as of September 2026 | From the agency's website “Weekly rental price: £ 240.00” View on Fairthorn’s website |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Sheffield is typically £1,100 a week.
Reviews
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Common questions about Fairthorn
How much does Fairthorn charge an hour?
Fairthorn charges £240 a week for live-in care (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 Fairthorn offer live-in care?
Yes. Fairthorn charges £240 a week for live-in care (as of September 2026).
What is the CQC rating for Fairthorn?
The Care Quality Commission rated Fairthorn Good in January 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does Fairthorn cover?
Fairthorn 16 Fairthorn 117 Townhead Road, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3AJ. 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 Fairthorn care for people with dementia?
Yes. Fairthorn is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.
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