Home Instead Romford

Home Instead Romford is a home care agency based in Romford, in the Havering council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Romford 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, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Agracare. The agency has been registered since November 2019.

At its latest inspection, published September 2021, the CQC rated Home Instead Romford Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Home Instead Romford has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Havering. 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 112 registered home care agencies in Havering. Others working the same area include Aspire Support Essex, Passion Tree Care Services Ltd (Havering Branch) and Pleasant Home Healthcare Limited. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.