SLC Paragon (Midlands)

SLC Paragon (Midlands) is a home care agency based in Tipton, in the Sandwell council area, 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 Tipton 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 physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Lifeways Community Care, which has 33 branches in England. The agency has been registered since August 2016.

At its latest inspection, published May 2020, the CQC rated SLC Paragon (Midlands) 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.

SLC Paragon (Midlands) has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Sandwell. 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 83 registered home care agencies in Sandwell. Others working the same area include Home Instead Dudley & Sandwell South, Main Office and Prudent Health Services Ltd, 1 of which has 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.