Windsor

Windsor is a home care agency based in Windsor, in the Windsor and Maidenhead council area, 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 Windsor 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 and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Nest HomeCare. The agency has been registered since May 2017.

At its latest inspection, published June 2018, the CQC rated Windsor 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.

Windsor has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Windsor and Maidenhead. 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 28 registered home care agencies in Windsor and Maidenhead. Others working the same area include Heritage Healthcare Berkshire Ltd, Laura Cares and County Care Berkshire Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.