Doncaster

Doncaster is a home care agency based in Doncaster, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Doncaster office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Skills Support. The agency has been registered since June 2016.

At its latest inspection, published January 2020, the CQC rated Doncaster Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Doncaster has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Doncaster. 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 66 registered home care agencies in Doncaster. Others working the same area include Vista Care Services Ltd, Ever Ready Medical and Danum Homecare Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.