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Your Life (Royston) is a home care agency based in Royston, North Hertfordshire.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Home care in Royston
4 agencies
There are 4 home care agencies in and around Royston on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at Your Life (Royston) in June 2019.
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VerifiedAccedo Herts North is a home care agency based in Royston, North Hertfordshire.
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VerifiedRadis Community Care (Moorlands Court) is a home care agency based in Royston, North Hertfordshire.
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VerifiedMulti-Care Community Services North Hertfordshire Ltd is a home care agency based in Royston, North Hertfordshire.
Key facts: Royston
| Home care agencies listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Cambridgeshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £918 |
| Most recently inspected | Your Life (Royston) (June 2019) |
Good1
Not yet rated3
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 Royston
Rated Good or Outstanding
1/ 1 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
3
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 Royston
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, Cambridgeshire council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £918/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Cambridgeshire council carries out the free care needs assessment.
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What later-life care costs in Royston
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Royston compares with the wider North Hertfordshire area and the UK.
| Type of care | Royston | North Hertfordshire avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,117 | £1,117 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | — | £1,183 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Royston averages £1,117/week — about 7% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Royston 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 Royston?
AskBart lists 4 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Royston.
How much does home care cost in Royston?
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 Royston 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 Royston regulated?
Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 1 of the 1 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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Guides for families
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