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Home care in Sawbridgeworth

18 agencies

There are 18 home care agencies in and around Sawbridgeworth on AskBart. 90% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Caremark (Harlow & Epping Forest) in October 2023.

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Home care agencies (18)

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Universal Complex CareVerified
CQC Good

Universal Complex Care

Universal Complex Care is a home care agency based in Harlow, Essex, providing domiciliary care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Lehope Care LimitedVerified
CQC Good

Lehope Care Limited is a home care agency based in Harlow, Essex, providing care and support in people's own homes.

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

Care Just 4U is a home care agency based in Harlow, Essex, providing care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
View agency: Care Just 4U

Key facts: Sawbridgeworth

Home care agencies listed18
Rated Good or Outstanding9 of 10 (90%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Essex usual weekly rate (2025)£849
Most recently inspectedCaremark (Harlow & Epping Forest) (October 2023)
Outstanding1
Good8
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated8

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 Sawbridgeworth

Rated Good or Outstanding
9/ 10 rated
Outstanding
1
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
8

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 Sawbridgeworth

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, Essex council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £849/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Essex council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Sawbridgeworth

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

Average weekly care costs in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire and the UK
Type of careSawbridgeworthHertfordshire avgUK average
Residential care home—£1,279£1,200
Nursing care home—£1,342£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

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

AskBart lists 18 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Sawbridgeworth, 1 of them rated Outstanding.

How much does home care cost in Sawbridgeworth?

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 Sawbridgeworth 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 Sawbridgeworth regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 9 of the 10 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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