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VerifiedSeaShell is a home care agency based in Epping, Essex, providing care and support in people's own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
Home care in Epping
8 agencies
There are 8 home care agencies in and around Epping on AskBart. 71% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Home Instead in September 2023.
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Home care agencies (8)
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- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
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VerifiedAlways There Domiciliary Care Limited is a home care agency based in Epping, Essex, providing care and support in people's own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
VerifiedCQC Good
Bakers' Villas is a home care agency based in Epping, Essex, providing care and support to older people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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VerifiedCQC Requires improvement
Home Instead is a domiciliary care provider based in Epping, Essex.
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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VerifiedAll Aboard House is a home care agency based in Epping, Essex, providing care and support in people's own homes.
Fees on request
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VerifiedCQC Good
Chandlers Homecare Limited is a home care agency based in Epping, Essex.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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VerifiedCQC Good
Advinia Homecare is a home care agency based in Epping, Essex, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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VerifiedCQC Requires improvement
Careinmyhome West Essex is a home care agency based in Epping, Essex, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
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Key facts: Epping
| Home care agencies listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 7 (71%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Essex usual weekly rate (2025) | £849 |
| Most recently inspected | Home Instead (September 2023) |
Good5
Requires improvement2
Not yet rated1
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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CQC quality of home care in Epping
Rated Good or Outstanding
5/ 7 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
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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.
What home care costs in Epping
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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What later-life care costs in Epping
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Epping compares with the wider Epping Forest area and the UK.
| Type of care | Epping | Epping Forest avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,591 | £1,394 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £1,591 | £1,394 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Epping averages £1,591/week — about 33% above the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Epping within ~5 miles; Epping Forest 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.
Common questions
How many home care agencies are there in Epping?
AskBart lists 8 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Epping.
How much does home care cost in Epping?
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 Epping depend on the agency and your care needs, so always ask for a written quote after a free needs assessment.
Are home care agencies in Epping regulated?
Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 5 of the 7 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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