Second to None Care Ltd

Second to None Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Durham, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It Based in County Durham, we’ve spent over 15 years offering personalised and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our communities, which include Crook, Willington, New Brancepeth, Brandon, Meadowfield, Ushaw Moor, Bearpark, Witton Gilbert, Sacriston, Chester-le-Street, Newton Hall and Framwellgate Moor. It is registered to care for people living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care, 24-hour care, respite care and companionship without personal care. It is run by Second to None Care. The agency has been registered since March 2019.

At its latest inspection, published December 2020, the CQC rated Second to None Care Ltd 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.

Second to None Care Ltd has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for County Durham. 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.

On how it works, the agency says: employs its carers, carers drive, happy with pets and 15 years operating. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 60 registered home care agencies in County Durham. Others working the same area include Dale Care Durham, KM Home Support and Boomerang Healthcare Ltd, 2 of which have 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.