Home Care Agencies
England has 14,395 CQC registered home care agencies. 7,167 are rated Good, 420 Outstanding, 1,050 Requires improvement, 49 Inadequate, and 5,709 have not yet been rated. 6,780 of the 14,395 were last inspected more than three years ago.
England at a glance
What the local numbers say about home care across England, adding up every council in the region.
- Hourly care visits, England: £25.00 to £34.90 an hour. Middle half of prices from 102 agencies.
- People aged 75 and over: 5,676,000. Rising to 6,620,000 by 2035, up 17%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 740,000. Rising to 921,000 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 1,512,000. Rising to 2,195,000 by 2035, up 45%
- Agencies in England, last 12 months: 433 opened, 681 closed
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
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- Home Care in South West
- Home Care in West Midlands
- Home Care in Yorkshire & Humberside
What home care costs
| Type of care | What it costs |
|---|---|
| Hourly care visits, England Middle half of prices from 102 agencies. Median £31.00. | £25.00 to £34.90 an hour |
| Homecare Association minimum price 2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum. | £34.42 an hour |
| Live in care, England Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455. | £1,250 to £1,668 a week |
Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Keble Court, 30 September 2026, Good
- Bateleur HC Ltd, 30 September 2026, Good
- Cornwall Home Care Limited, 30 September 2026, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Duncan Macmillan House (Trust Headquarters), 16 March 2012, Not yet rated
- Bluebird Care (York), 5 September 2013, Not yet rated
- Ash Green Learning Disability Centre HQ, 19 May 2014, Not yet rated
Frequently asked questions about home care in England
How many home care agencies are there in England?
England has 14,395 CQC registered home care agencies: 420 Outstanding, 7,167 Good, 1,050 Requires improvement, 49 Inadequate, 5,709 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does home care cost in England?
Hourly care visits, England: £25.00 to £34.90 an hour. Middle half of prices from 102 agencies. Median £31.00. Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price.
Which home care agencies in England were inspected most recently?
Keble Court (30 September 2026), Bateleur HC Ltd (30 September 2026) and Cornwall Home Care Limited (30 September 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.