The Charterhouse

The Charterhouse is a home care agency based in London, in the Islington 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 London 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 and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Governors of Sutton's Hospital in Charterhouse. The agency has been registered since February 2016.

At its latest inspection, published August 2019, the CQC rated The Charterhouse 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.

The Charterhouse has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Islington. 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 45 registered home care agencies in Islington. Others working the same area include 3HUB Community, HomeTouch Care Ltd and Servoca London. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.