Dementia home care agencies in England – page 38

1,588 agencies

There are 1,588 dementia home care agencies in England on AskBart. 87% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). The largest is Care Avenues Limited, with 100 beds. The most recent inspection was at Goldcrest Healthcare Service (Midlands) in January 2024.

1,588 agencies found

Overwhelmed by choice?

Tell us what matters and a care advisor will shortlist homes for you — free.

Get a free shortlist

Key facts: England

Dementia home care agencies listed1,588
Rated Good or Outstanding1386 of 1585 (87%)
Rated Outstanding33
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate199
LargestCare Avenues Limited (100 beds)
Most recently inspectedGoldcrest Healthcare Service (Midlands) (January 2024)
CQC ratings of the homes in England: Outstanding 33, Good 1353, Requires improvement 198, Inadequate 1, Not yet rated 3Outstanding33Good1353Requires improvement198Inadequate1Not yet rated3

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Dementia home care agencies in England: questions

How many dementia home care agencies are there in England?
AskBart lists 1,588 dementia home care agencies in England, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia home care agencies in England rated?
Of the 1585 inspected, 33 are rated Outstanding, 1353 Good, 198 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in England?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

Near England

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Not sure how much care is needed?

Answer a few questions and we’ll estimate the hours a week, a visit schedule and a rough cost for care at home in England — in about a minute.

Estimate care needs

Care agency vs a private carer in England

A private or introductory-agency carer often charges less per hour than a CQC-regulated agency — but the difference pays for cover, vetting and the legal responsibilities the agency carries for you. Here’s how the two compare.

CQC-regulated home care agency compared with a private or introductory-agency carer
 CQC-regulated agencyPrivate / introductory carer
RegulationRegistered with and inspected by the CQC — a published rating on every profileNot inspected — an individual carer is not CQC-regulated
If your carer is off sickThe agency sends a replacement, so care never stopsYou have to arrange emergency cover yourself
Employment & taxThe agency employs the carer — pay, tax, pension and insurance are handled for youYou may become the carer’s legal employer, with HMRC, pension and insurance duties
Training, DBS & insuranceCarers are trained, DBS-checked and covered by the agency’s insuranceYou check training, references and DBS yourself
Typical hourly rate£22–£28 per hour£15–£19 per hour

The higher agency rate buys the cover, training and liability an agency carries for you — the reassurance most families want when arranging care for a parent. Every agency listed on this page is registered with the CQC.

Rates are typical UK ranges, not local quotes, and vary by provider, timing and the level of care. Employing a carer directly makes you their employer — check your responsibilities on GOV.UK.

The true cost of care at home vs a care home in England

Families often compare a care-home fee to home-care hours alone — but a care home already includes the room, meals and bills, while staying at home means paying for those on top of the care. Adjust the figures for an illustrative weekly and yearly comparison, and see where a care home becomes the cheaper choice.

Care home (£/week)

Household costs total £173/week. Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit (2026/27 rates £76.70 lower / £114.60 higher per week — check the current rate); it is usually payable whether you stay at home or self-fund a care home, so it is applied to every option below.

Home-care visits

35 hrs/week × £23

£978/wk

£50,856/year

£805 care + £173 bills

Lowest total cost

Live-in care

one carer, living with you

£1,573/wk

£81,796/year

£1,400 care + £173 bills

Residential care home

room, meals & bills included

£1,200/wk

£62,400/year

Where it changes over

Once the £173/week of household bills are counted, staying at home works out cheaper only up to about 45 hours of care a week. Beyond that, a residential care home — where the bills are already included — usually costs less.

A guide, not a quote

Every figure is an editable estimate. Household bills vary by home and circumstances; live-in care may need two carers for high or overnight needs; and the right choice depends on the level of care needed, not just the total. Always get real quotes and a care-needs assessment before deciding.

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote. See who should pay towards care in our care funding & means-test calculator, or ask Bart.

Support for staying at home in England

Care at home works best alongside local health services, grants and carer support. These are the main routes to help — home adaptations are administered by Birmingham council.

Links open official NHS, GOV.UK and national charity services that localise to your postcode. AskBart is independent and isn’t affiliated with these organisations.

Weighing up your options in England?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in England: