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VerifiedCrossroads Care Tendring and Colchester is a home care agency based in Thorpe Le Soken, Essex.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Dementia home care agencies in Thorpe Le Soken
5 agencies
There are 5 dementia home care agencies in and around Thorpe Le Soken 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 Bloomsbury Home Care - Essex in January 2022.
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Home care agencies (5)
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VerifiedDe Vere Care Partnership – North Essex is a home care agency based in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
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VerifiedTendring Meadows Home Care is a home care agency based in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
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Bloomsbury Home Care – Essex is a home care agency based in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
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VerifiedIvy Grace Home Care LTD – Kirby Cross Branch is a home care agency based in Frinton On Sea, Essex.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Key facts: Thorpe Le Soken
| Dementia home care agencies listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Essex usual weekly rate (2025) | £849 |
| Most recently inspected | Bloomsbury Home Care - Essex (January 2022) |
Good3
Not yet rated2
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 Thorpe Le Soken
Rated Good or Outstanding
3/ 3 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
2
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 Thorpe Le Soken
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 Thorpe Le Soken
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Thorpe Le Soken compares with the wider Essex area and the UK.
| Type of care | Thorpe Le Soken | Essex avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,200 | £1,344 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £1,200 | £1,397 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Thorpe Le Soken averages £1,200/week — about 0% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Thorpe Le Soken within ~5 miles; Essex 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.
Safety in the area
16 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime8
- Anti-social behaviour4
- Vehicle crime2
- Criminal damage & arson2
Common questions
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Thorpe Le Soken?
AskBart lists 5 dementia home care agencies in and around Thorpe Le Soken, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia home care agencies in Thorpe Le Soken rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Thorpe Le Soken?
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.
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Guides for families
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