Lapwing Court

Lapwing Court is a home care agency based in Peterborough, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 16 miles of its Peterborough 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, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Cross Keys Homes, which has 3 branches in England. The agency has been registered since September 2017.

At its latest inspection, published November 2018, the CQC rated Lapwing Court 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.

Lapwing Court has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Peterborough. 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 115 registered home care agencies in Peterborough. Others working the same area include Cross Keys Homes Domicilliary Care, Apollo Home Healthcare Limited-East and The Maples. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.