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There are 7 home care agencies in and around Dereham 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 Woodgate Park in July 2023.

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Home care agencies (7)

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I Care Service is a home care agency based in Dereham, Norfolk, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Woodgate Park is a home care agency based in Dereham, Norfolk, providing care and support in people's own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Key facts: Dereham

Home care agencies listed7
Rated Good or Outstanding5 of 5 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Norfolk usual weekly rate (2025)£1,015
Most recently inspectedWoodgate Park (July 2023)
Good5
Not yet rated2

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 Dereham

Rated Good or Outstanding
5/ 5 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
2

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 Dereham

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, Norfolk council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,015/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Norfolk council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Dereham

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

Average weekly care costs in Dereham, Breckland and the UK
Type of careDerehamBreckland avgUK average
Residential care home£995£1,173£1,200
Nursing care home£1,139£1,209£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Dereham averages £995/week — about 17% below the UK average.

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

AskBart lists 7 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Dereham.

How much does home care cost in Dereham?

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 Dereham 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 Dereham regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 5 of the 5 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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