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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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The typical agency in Sheffield
£25.32an hour

About £354 a week for two one-hour visits a day

Live-in care £240 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 £74 a week less, £3,873 over a year

Live-in care near Sheffield typically £1,100 a week.

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90 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sheffield

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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

Brand
Methodist Homes
Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (January 2024)
Council area
Sheffield
Office town
Sheffield
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
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.

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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.

Other agencies covering Sheffield

The Lowedges

Sheffield, S8 · Covers this postcode
CQC: Not yet rated
Live-inEnd of lifeEmploys carersMankan-Go Care
Rates not published
Area typical £25.32 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
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90 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sheffield
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,100 a week

Southcroft

Sheffield, S11 · Covers this postcode
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £25.32 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

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