How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Aldershot?

Contact the adult social care team at Hampshire County Council and ask for a care needs assessment, either for yourself or on behalf of someone you look after. The assessment is free and is not means tested, so savings and income do not affect your right to one. Anyone providing regular unpaid care can also request a separate carer assessment in their own right. Ask for the outcome in writing, because agencies will quote against the visits and purposes it sets out.

Can Hampshire County Council fund home care in Aldershot?

It can, where a person has been assessed as needing support at home and the financial assessment shows they qualify for help with the cost. Hampshire County Council carries out both stages, agreeing the support required and then reviewing income and capital to calculate any contribution. Some people receive fully funded care, some pay a share of the hourly rate, and many arrange and pay for care privately. Those who are funded can often take a direct payment and choose their own agency rather than being allocated one.

Which providers in Aldershot offer home care?

Seventeen agencies registered to deliver personal care in people's own homes cover Aldershot, and each is listed on this page with any published inspection rating. They differ in size, from small local services to branches of national organisations. About half carry no rating yet, so the enquiry conversation matters more here than a quick scan of the ratings. Each listing opens into a profile with the inspection detail where a report has been published.

What is the difference between home care and a care home?

Home care brings support to someone in their own home through scheduled visits, so their routine and surroundings remain their own between calls. A residential care home provides accommodation with personal care available day and night, which suits people no longer safe alone for long periods. A nursing home goes further still, keeping qualified nurses on site for clinical needs such as wound care or injections. Every provider listed on this page delivers care in people's own homes rather than in a residential setting.

How far ahead should I start arranging home care in Aldershot?

Home care can usually begin more quickly than a residential move, but two to four weeks allows time for the assessment, for meeting an agency and for agreeing a proper care plan. Where a hospital discharge is setting the timing, say so, because those referrals are handled differently by both the council and agencies. If the need is urgent, many agencies will start with a limited package and expand it once everyone knows what works. Beginning early also leaves room to change agency if the first arrangement disappoints.

What should I ask when choosing a home care agency in Aldershot?

Ask how many different carers would visit across a typical fortnight, since continuity matters more to most people than anything else. Where an agency has no published rating, ask how long it has operated, who the registered manager is and what its own monitoring of late calls shows. Find out the minimum visit length, how sickness is covered, and what happens if a call is missed completely. Ask for the full rate card including weekends, bank holidays and calls needing two carers.

Home Care in Aldershot

Aldershot has 17 CQC registered home care agencies. 9 are rated Good, and 8 have not yet been rated. 9 of the 17 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Aldershot at a glance

What the local numbers say about home care in Aldershot, to help you judge the options below.

Hourly care visits, South East: £28.00 to £36.96 an hour. Middle half of prices from 24 agencies.
People aged 75 and over: 8,400. Rising to 9,600 by 2035, up 14%
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 27%
People aged 85 and over: 2,100. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 58%
Dementia diagnosis rate: 74%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Hampshire as a whole is 64%.
Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 1 opened, 4 closed. 32 registered today.
Choice of agencies: 188 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.3 miles).

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Arranging and Funding Care at Home in Aldershot

Support at home is bought by the hour or the visit, so its cost follows the amount of help needed almost exactly. It can begin very small, with one call to help someone wash and dress, and expand gradually as things change. That makes the sensible first step working out precisely what help is wanted, at which points in the day, and who will be paying, rather than ringing round agencies and asking what they offer.

The Care Needs Assessment

Anyone who appears to need help at home can request a free care needs assessment, whatever their savings, since this stage is not means tested. It is arranged through Hampshire County Council adult social care, the authority responsible for assessing what support a person needs and for arranging funded care where they qualify. The assessment records how many visits are required and what each should achieve, and agencies will quote against that document rather than a loose description.

Contributions and Direct Payments

A financial assessment then looks at income and capital and determines whether the council contributes, covers the cost outright, or whether the family buys care privately. Where support is funded, many people take a direct payment and commission their own care, which means choosing an agency rather than accepting an allocation. Hourly rates vary between agencies and generally increase at weekends, on bank holidays and for calls requiring two carers, so ask for a written rate card covering every one of those cases.

Points That Get Overlooked

Ask what the minimum visit length is, since a fifteen minute call rarely achieves more than a medication prompt. Ask what happens when a regular carer is unwell, and whether travel time between visits is charged.

Choosing the Right Agency in Aldershot and What to Look For

When Half the Field Carries No Rating

Nine agencies covering Aldershot hold a Good rating and eight have none. That second figure unsettles families, so it is worth stating plainly: an agency without a rating has usually registered too recently to have been inspected, not been judged poorly. Where that is the case, ask how long it has operated, who the registered manager is and how long they have been in post, how many people it currently supports, and what its own monitoring of late and missed calls shows. An agency willing to answer all of that directly is telling you something useful about how it is run.

Reliability Is What to Test

Care at home depends on someone arriving, near enough on time, and on it being the same someone week after week. Ask how many different carers a person would meet across a fortnight, how late a call must run before the office rings to warn you, and how visits are logged and checked afterwards. Ask what the agency does when a call is missed outright, and whether relatives can see the visit records.

Saying What Matters Most

Be explicit about priorities, whether that is a consistent carer, punctual calls at a fixed hour, or specific skills such as dementia experience or safe moving and handling. Raise it at the enquiry stage and ask for it to be written into the care plan rather than assuming it will be understood.

17 home care in Aldershot

Melody Care · 140-142 Ash Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4ES
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Vopa Consulting Ltd
We at Melody Care Aldershot are proud to provide compassionate home care across Aldershot and the surrounding Hampshire communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. As a home care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Gallantry Health Solutions · Aldershot Enterprise Centre, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1TQ
Home care · Run by Gallantry Health Solutions Ltd
Gallantry Health Solutions provides care and support to people in their own homes in Aldershot and the surrounding area. We work with older people and with younger adults who need help to manage at home. The work is practical and it is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults
Abacus Healthcare · Suite 1, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1SJ
Home care · Run by Abacus Healthcare Ltd
Abacus Healthcare is a home care agency in Aldershot, supporting people in their own homes across this part of Hampshire. We work with older people, people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults
Goodness & Mercy Healthcare · 20 Beech Close, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4DT
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Goodness & Mercy Healthcare Limited
Goodness and Mercy Healthcare is a home care agency in Aldershot, supporting adults in their own homes across the area. We visit older people and younger adults, people living with dementia and people with a physical disability. Calls...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Remedy Support and Recruitment Group · Office 16, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1TQ
Home care · Run by Remedy Support and Recruitment Group Ltd
Remedy Support and Recruitment Group provides care at home for people in Aldershot and the surrounding parts of Hampshire. We take on a range of needs, and each arrangement begins with a proper conversation about what the person wants...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
New Lite Care Services · 26 Fawn Drive, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4FW
Home care · Run by New Lite Care Services Ltd
We at New Lite Care Services are proud to offer compassionate home care across Aldershot and the surrounding Hampshire communities, bringing professional support directly to the place people love most: their own home. As a dedicated home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Suite 1 · Suite 1, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1SJ
Home care · Run by Casbens Supported Living Community and Home Support Services Ltd
We are a home care provider based in Aldershot, supporting people in their own homes across this part of Hampshire. Our work is with older people, with autistic adults and adults who have a learning disability, with people managing mental...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Parkside (& District Learning Disability) · Parkside, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4BP
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Parkside (Aldershot & District Learning Disability)
We at Parkside (Aldershot & District Learning Disability) are proud to provide compassionate home care across Aldershot and the surrounding Hampshire communities, supporting people to live well in the place they know and love most: their...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment
Havant Care · 12 Stanhope Lines East, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 4FE
Home care · Run by Havant Care Ltd
At Havant Care in Aldershot, Hampshire, we provide home care support that allows people to remain living comfortably and independently in their own homes. We work with a wide range of individuals, including older adults, younger adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
SeeAbility - Support Service · The Office, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1FG
Home care · CQC Good · Run by The Royal School for the Blind
We are the SeeAbility support team in Aldershot, working with people in their own homes and communities across Hampshire. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, older people, people managing mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Impact Care · 404 High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4NE
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Impact Care Limited
At Impact Care, we provide home care support to people living in Aldershot and the surrounding areas of Hampshire. Our work covers a wide range of needs, and we take real pride in making sure every person we support receives care that is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Beaumont Village · Beaumont Village Office, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1BB
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Beaumont Care (Aldershot) Ltd
Beaumont Village provides care and support to people in their own homes in Aldershot and the surrounding parts of Hampshire. Our aim is to help people keep living independently in familiar surroundings, with support arranged around the way...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment
White Bird Care and Nursing Agency · Bailie Court, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4SY
Home care · CQC Good · Run by White Bird Care Agency Limited
We at White Bird Care and Nursing Agency are proud to provide compassionate home care to individuals and families across Aldershot and the surrounding Hampshire communities. As a dedicated home care agency, we bring professional support...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Winners Trophy · Aldershot Enterprise Centre, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1TQ
Home care · Run by Winners Trophy Limited
We at Winners Trophy are proud to offer compassionate home care across Aldershot and the surrounding Hampshire communities, supporting older people and adults with a wide range of needs in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment
Heart and Hands Homecare · 111 Kingsway, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3PD
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Heart and Hands Homecare Ltd
We at Heart and Hands Homecare are proud to provide compassionate home care across Aldershot and the surrounding Hampshire communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they love most: their own home. Operating...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
14-40 Enterprise Center · 11B, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1TQ
Home care · Run by Delaala Company Limited
We at 14-40 Aldershot Enterprise Center are proud to offer compassionate home care across Aldershot and the surrounding Hampshire community, supporting older people and adults of all ages to live well in the comfort and familiarity of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Caremaid Services · 1 Alexandra Terrace, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3HU
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Caremaid Services Limited
We at Caremaid Hampshire are a trusted home care provider supporting individuals and families across Aldershot and the wider Hampshire area. Whether you are seeking compassionate older person care, specialist dementia support, or tailored...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders

What home care costs

Type of care	What it costs
Hourly care visits, South East Middle half of prices from 24 agencies. Median £32.92. Shown for South East because too few Hampshire agencies publish a rate.	£28.00 to £36.96 an hour
What Hampshire pays Average hourly rate, October 2026.	£25.90 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

Melody Care Aldershot Ltd, 26 September 2023, Good
Caremaid Services Hampshire, 6 April 2022, Good
Goodness & Mercy Healthcare Limited, 3 September 2021, Good

Longest since a report

Beaumont Village, 10 November 2017, Good
White Bird Care and Nursing Agency, 21 February 2018, Good
Impact Care Limited, 11 July 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about home care in Aldershot

How many home care agencies are there in Aldershot?

Aldershot has 17 CQC registered home care agencies: 9 Good, 8 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 Aldershot?

Hourly care visits, South East: £28.00 to £36.96 an hour. Middle half of prices from 24 agencies. Median £32.92. Shown for South East because too few Hampshire agencies publish a rate. 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 Aldershot were inspected most recently?

Melody Care Aldershot Ltd (26 September 2023), Caremaid Services Hampshire (6 April 2022) and Goodness & Mercy Healthcare Limited (3 September 2021) have the most recent CQC reports.