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Dobsons House

Home care agency in Rayleigh, Essex

Operated by Agincare

CQC Good
AddressDobsons House, Dobsons Close, Rayleigh, SS6 7NY

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About

Dobsons House is a home care agency operated by Agincare, providing care and support in people's own homes for older people and younger adults. It offers managed and flexible arrangements across the country, with care tailored to each individual. Each arrangement begins with an individual care plan and risk assessment, and clients are supported by a dedicated care manager and care supervisor. A 24-hour on-call emergency line is also available. The agency employs and pays its own care workers, including live-in carers, and provides their training, supervision and support. If a care worker falls ill, Dobsons House is responsible for arranging a replacement.

Based in Rayleigh, Essex, Dobsons House is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions also rated Good. The most recent report was published in 2019.

Specialist care

Older people (65+)
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
Hospital3.8 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldLimited

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAdequate

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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 — Dobsons House 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

Dobsons House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southend Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is AUDLEY MILLS SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Southend Hospital · 3.8 mi
Nearest GP
AUDLEY MILLS SURGERY · 0.4 mi

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

Part of Agincare

Dobsons House is one of 85 services run by Agincare on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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