Pathways to Independance

Pathways to Independance is a home care agency based in Hartlepool, 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 Hartlepool office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for 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 part of Springfield Healthcare Group, which has 9 branches in England. The agency has been registered since February 2015.

At its latest inspection, published June 2019, the CQC rated Pathways to Independance 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.

Pathways to Independance has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Hartlepool. 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 11 registered home care agencies in Hartlepool. Others working the same area include Eezz Care Limited, Clece Care Services Hartlepool Extra Cares and Gainford House. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.