First Prime Care Ltd
Office: Unit 11a, Forge Business Centre, Upper Rose Lane, Palgrave, Diss, IP22 1AP
First Prime Care is a local Home care Provider based in Diss and operates within Norfolk and North Suffolk areas.
Home care agency · First Prime Care
- Hourly rate
- £23
- an hour, published by the agency, September 2026
- Live-in care
- Offered
- price not published
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2023
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £322 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,475 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £42 a week less, £2,184 over a year
Live-in care near Suffolk typically £1,120 a week.
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About First Prime Care Ltd
First Prime Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Diss, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It First Prime Care is a local Home care Provider based in Diss and operates within Norfolk and North Suffolk areas. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care, sleeping nights, waking nights and 24-hour care. It is run by First Prime Care. The agency has been registered since December 2014.
At its latest inspection, published December 2023, the CQC rated First Prime Care Ltd 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.
First Prime Care Ltd charges £23 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 £322 a week. That is about 23% below the typical hourly rate in Suffolk of £30.
On how it works, the agency says: 60 minute visits, care within 24 hours, free assessment, carers drive, 15 years operating and private clients only. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 198 registered home care agencies in Suffolk. Others working the same area include Gentle Folk Community Care, Long Stratton Supported Living and Personal Assistant Service South, 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
- Live-in care
- Sleeping nights
- Waking nights
- 24-hour care
- Respite care
- End of life care
- Companionship without personal care
Experience with
- Dementia
- Parkinson's
- Stroke recovery
- Multiple sclerosis
- Learning disability
- Mental health
- Physical disability
- Sensory impairment
- Complex clinical care
How they work
- 60 minute visits
- care within 24 hours
- Free assessment
- Carers drive
- 15 years operating
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
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Postcode districts covered
IP20, IP21, IP22, IP24, IP25, IP26, NR1, NR10, NR11, NR12, NR13, NR14, NR15, NR16, NR17, NR18, NR19, NR2, NR20, NR21, NR23, NR24, NR25, NR26, NR27, NR28, NR29, NR3, NR30, NR31, NR35, NR4, NR5, NR6, NR7, NR8, NR9, PE14, PE30, PE31, PE32, PE33, PE34, PE36, PE37, PE38
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Registration
- Provider
- First Prime Care Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- December 2014
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2023)
- Council area
- Suffolk
- Office town
- Diss
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 | £23 an hour as of September 2026 | From the agency's website “Private Care £23 / per hour” View on First Prime Care Ltd’s website |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Suffolk is typically £1,120 a week.
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Common questions about First Prime Care Ltd
How much does First Prime Care Ltd charge an hour?
First Prime Care Ltd charges £23 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 First Prime Care Ltd offer live-in care?
Yes, First Prime Care Ltd lists live-in care among its services, but has not published a weekly price. Agencies in England usually charge £1,200 to £1,750 a week.
What is the CQC rating for First Prime Care Ltd?
The Care Quality Commission rated First Prime Care Ltd Good in December 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does First Prime Care Ltd cover?
First Prime Care Ltd First Prime Care is a local Home care Provider based in Diss and operates within Norfolk and North Suffolk areas. 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 First Prime Care Ltd care for people with dementia?
First Prime Care Ltd is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If that is needed, filter the Suffolk listing for agencies that are.
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