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Dementia home care agencies in Baldock

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There are 14 dementia home care agencies in and around Baldock on AskBart. 86% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at DX Caring Services in October 2022.

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Home care agencies (14)

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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

Dementia home care agencies listed14
Rated Good or Outstanding6 of 7 (86%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£906
Most recently inspectedDX Caring Services (October 2022)
Outstanding1
Good5
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
6/ 7 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 dementia home care agencies are there in Baldock?

AskBart lists 14 dementia home care agencies in and around Baldock, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Baldock rated?

Of the 7 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Baldock?

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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