Jemcare

Jemcare is a home care agency based in Maryport, in the Cumberland council area, 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 Maryport 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 physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Mrs Julie McFarland. The agency has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published November 2021, the CQC rated Jemcare 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.

Jemcare has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Cumberland. 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 58 registered home care agencies in Cumberland. Others working the same area include Living For Life Cumbria Ltd, Bellcare Domiciliary Care Services Ltd and Luminary Care Limited, 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.