Home care agency

1st Central Care Ltd

Home care agency in Stanford-le-hope, Thurrock

1st Central Care Ltd

Home care agency in Stanford-le-hope, Thurrock

CQC Requires improvementDementia
Address13 Capel Close, Essex, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 7EJ

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About

1st Central Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, Essex. It delivers care and support in people's own homes, with a particular focus on dementia care. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities.

The Care Quality Commission inspected 1st Central Care Ltd in 2026 and rated it as Requires Improvement overall. The inspection found concerns across safe care, effectiveness, caring approach, responsiveness and leadership.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
Hospital2.7 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — 1st Central Care Ltd will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

1st Central Care Ltd is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basildon Hospital, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is DR DEVARAJA VC PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Basildon Hospital · 2.7 mi
Nearest GP
DR DEVARAJA VC PRACTICE · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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