Options Care Limited

Options Care Limited is a home care agency based in Thornton Heath, in the Croydon 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 Thornton Heath office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Options Care. The agency has been registered since May 2012.

At its latest inspection, published May 2023, the CQC rated Options Care Limited 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.

Options Care Limited has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Croydon. 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 138 registered home care agencies in Croydon. Others working the same area include Umuzi Healthcare Agency Ltd, Orchid Supported Homes and Placid Care Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.