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There are 15 home care agencies in and around Baldock on AskBart. 88% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at The Doting Carers Ltd in February 2023.

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Home care agencies (15)

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Herts at HomeVerified
CQC Requires improvement

Herts at Home is a home care agency based in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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Key facts: Baldock

Home care agencies listed15
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 8 (88%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£906
Most recently inspectedThe Doting Carers Ltd (February 2023)
Outstanding1
Good6
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated7

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 Baldock

Rated Good or Outstanding
7/ 8 rated
Outstanding
1
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
7

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 Baldock

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 Baldock

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

Average weekly care costs in Baldock, North Hertfordshire and the UK
Type of careBaldockNorth Hertfordshire avgUK average
Residential care home£1,169£1,117£1,200
Nursing care home£1,183£1,183£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Baldock averages £1,169/week — about 3% below the UK average.

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

AskBart lists 15 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Baldock, 1 of them rated Outstanding.

How much does home care cost in Baldock?

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 Baldock 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 Baldock regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 7 of the 8 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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