TCS Homecare, Histon
Office: F14A Stirling House, Cambridge Innovation Park, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9PB
Most likely works within about 6 miles of its Cambridge office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us.
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- Hourly rate
- £28.50
- an hour, reported by the agency, September 2026
- Live-in care
- £900 to £1,400
- a week, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- September 2021
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About £399 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £900 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £119 a week less, £6,188 over a year
Live-in care near Cambridgeshire typically £1,040 a week.
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About TCS Homecare, Histon
TCS Homecare, Histon is a home care agency based in Cambridge, in the Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridge office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, 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. Its website lists live-in care. It is part of The Care Staff Consulting, which has 2 branches in England. The agency has been registered since December 2019.
At its latest inspection, published September 2021, the CQC rated TCS Homecare, Histon 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.
TCS Homecare, Histon has told us it charges £28.50 an hour for hourly visits, a figure reported to us by the agency, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. Two visits a day of an hour each comes to about £399 a week. Live-in care is £900 to £1,400 a week. That is close to the typical hourly rate in Cambridgeshire.
On how it works, the agency says: 30 minute visits and male or female carer on request. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 134 registered home care agencies in Cambridgeshire. Others working the same area include Fuchsia Homecare Cambridge, Cambridgeshire County Council Reablement Service and Compassionate Heart. 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.
Care offered
- Live-in care
How they work
- 30 minute visits
- Male or female carer on request
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
- Older people
- Dementia
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- December 2019
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (September 2021)
- Council area
- Cambridgeshire
- Office town
- Cambridge
Rates
Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves. Always ask for the full price list.
| Type of care | Rate | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly visits | £28.50 an hour as of September 2026 Reported by the agency “60‑minute visit – £28.50” | Reported by the agency “60‑minute visit – £28.50” |
| 30 minute visit | £21 a visit as of September 2026 Reported by the agency “30‑minute visit – £21.00” | Reported by the agency “30‑minute visit – £21.00” |
| 45 minute visit | £24.50 a visit as of September 2026 Reported by the agency “45‑minute visit – £24.50” | Reported by the agency “45‑minute visit – £24.50” |
| Live-in care | £900 to £1,400 a week as of September 2026 Reported by the agency “weekly rate ranges from £900 to £1,400” | Reported by the agency “weekly rate ranges from £900 to £1,400” |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Cambridgeshire is typically £1,040 a week.
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Common questions about TCS Homecare, Histon
How much does TCS Homecare, Histon charge an hour?
TCS Homecare, Histon charges £28.50 an hour for hourly visits (as of September 2026). Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves, so confirm the current price list with the agency.
Does TCS Homecare, Histon offer live-in care?
Yes. TCS Homecare, Histon charges £900 to £1,400 a week for live-in care (as of September 2026).
What is the CQC rating for TCS Homecare, Histon?
The Care Quality Commission rated TCS Homecare, Histon Good in September 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does TCS Homecare, Histon cover?
TCS Homecare, Histon most likely works within about 6 miles of its Cambridge office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.
Does TCS Homecare, Histon care for people with dementia?
Yes. TCS Homecare, Histon is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.
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