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15 agencies

There are 15 home care agencies in and around Ware 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 Walfinch Welwyn & Bishop's Stortford in April 2023.

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Home care agencies (15)

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AircareUK Ltd is a home care agency based in Ware, East Hertfordshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

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Manaaki Healthcare Ltd is a home care agency based in Hertford that provides care and support delivered in people's own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Yourlife (Hertford) is a home care agency based in Hertford, East Hertfordshire, run by Yourlife Management Services.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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SGSL Limited is a home care agency based in Hertford that delivers care and support in people's own homes.

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Sierra Homecare is a domiciliary care provider based in Ware, East Hertfordshire, delivering care and support in people's own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Key facts: Ware

Home care agencies listed15
Rated Good or Outstanding9 of 9 (100%)
Rated Outstanding2
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£906
Most recently inspectedWalfinch Welwyn & Bishop's Stortford (April 2023)
Outstanding2
Good7
Not yet rated6

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 Ware

Rated Good or Outstanding
9/ 9 rated
Outstanding
2
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
6

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 Ware

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 Ware

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Ware compares with the wider East Hertfordshire area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Ware, East Hertfordshire and the UK
Type of careWareEast Hertfordshire avgUK average
Residential care home£1,405£1,338£1,200
Nursing care home£1,450£1,370£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Ware averages £1,405/week — about 17% above the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Ware within ~5 miles; East Hertfordshire 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 Ware?

AskBart lists 15 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Ware, 2 of them rated Outstanding.

How much does home care cost in Ware?

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 Ware 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 Ware regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 9 of the 9 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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