The Engine House

The Engine House is a home care agency based in Erith, in the Bexley 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 Erith 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 and people with mental health needs. It is run by Angel Healthcare Professionals. The agency has been registered since November 2017.

At its latest inspection, published September 2019, the CQC rated The Engine House 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 Engine House has not published its rates and has not yet told us what they are. Home care agencies in Bexley with a rate on record typically charge about £23.75 an hour, so expect a figure in that range and ask for a written price list that shows weekend and bank holiday rates.

There are 61 registered home care agencies in Bexley. Others working the same area include Dream Community Personnel Limited (Woolwich), Abantu Care Services and Main Office, 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.