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37 agencies

There are 37 home care agencies in and around Hemel Hempstead on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at YESUK Office in December 2023.

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Hemel Hempstead

Home care agencies (37)

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CQC Good

Nash Homecare is a home care agency based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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CQC Requires improvement

At Home Care provides dementia care in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
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CQC Good

Sodark Care is a home care agency based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
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YESUK Office is a home care agency based in St.

CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
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Key facts: Hemel Hempstead

Home care agencies listed37
Rated Good or Outstanding18 of 24 (75%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate6
Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£906
Most recently inspectedYESUK Office (December 2023)
Good18
Requires improvement6
Not yet rated13

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 Hemel Hempstead

Rated Good or Outstanding
18/ 24 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
13

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 Hemel Hempstead

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, Hertfordshire council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £906/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Hertfordshire council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Hemel Hempstead

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Hemel Hempstead compares with the wider Dacorum area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum and the UK
Type of careHemel HempsteadDacorum avgUK average
Residential care home£1,257£1,282£1,200
Nursing care home£1,450£1,350£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Hemel Hempstead averages £1,257/week — about 5% above the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Hemel Hempstead within ~5 miles; Dacorum 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 Hemel Hempstead?

AskBart lists 37 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Hemel Hempstead.

How much does home care cost in Hemel Hempstead?

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 Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 18 of the 24 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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