Sunnyside HomeCare

Sunnyside HomeCare is a home care agency based in South Ockendon, in the Thurrock council area, 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 South Ockendon 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 and people with mental health needs. It is run by Sunnyside House. The agency has been registered since November 2020.

At its latest inspection, published January 2022, the CQC rated Sunnyside HomeCare 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.

Sunnyside HomeCare has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Thurrock. 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 76 registered home care agencies in Thurrock. Others working the same area include Thurrock, Dlight Healthcare Ltd and Kadmiel Projects. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.