VerifiedCO9 Senior Homehelp Limited is a home care agency based in Halstead, Braintree, Essex.
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There are 4 home care agencies in and around Halstead on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Fitzpatrick Total Home Care Limited in May 2023.
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VerifiedCO9 Senior Homehelp Limited is a home care agency based in Halstead, Braintree, Essex.
Wellness Care Group Ltd is a home care agency based in Halstead, Braintree, Essex.
Fitzpatrick Total Home Care Limited is a home care agency based in Colchester, Essex, providing care and support in people's own homes.
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Forest Homecare Limited is a home care agency based in Halstead, Braintree, Essex.
| Home care agencies listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Essex usual weekly rate (2025) | £849 |
| Most recently inspected | Fitzpatrick Total Home Care Limited (May 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Essex council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £849/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Essex council carries out the free care needs assessment.
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Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Halstead compares with the wider Braintree area and the UK.
| Type of care | Halstead | Braintree avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,559 | £1,530 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £1,559 | £1,530 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Halstead averages £1,559/week — about 30% above the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Halstead within ~5 miles; Braintree county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.
AskBart lists 4 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Halstead, 1 of them rated Outstanding.
Across the UK, visiting (hourly) home care typically costs £22–£30 per hour, overnight care £150–£220 per night, and live-in care £1,100–£1,600 per week. Actual fees in Halstead depend on the agency and your care needs, so always ask for a written quote after a free needs assessment.
Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 3 of the 3 rated agencies are rated Good or Outstanding. Each profile shows the full CQC rating across all five areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
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