Social Care Reablement - Forde

Social Care Reablement - Forde is a home care agency based in Newton Abbot, in the Devon 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 Newton Abbot 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 and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Devon County Council, which has 5 branches in England. The agency has been registered since June 2013.

At its latest inspection, published June 2019, the CQC rated Social Care Reablement - Forde 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.

Social Care Reablement - Forde has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Devon. 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 140 registered home care agencies in Devon. Others working the same area include Ocean Healthcare, Sky Home Living Limited and Devon Home Care Limited. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.