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VerifiedFirst Choice Home Care (Halesworth) is a home care agency based in Halesworth, East Suffolk.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Home care in Halesworth
1 agency
There is 1 home care agency in and around Halesworth on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at First Choice Home Care (Halesworth) in October 2023.
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Key facts: Halesworth
| Home care agencies listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Suffolk usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,064 |
| Most recently inspected | First Choice Home Care (Halesworth) (October 2023) |
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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 Halesworth
Rated Good or Outstanding
1/ 1 rated
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 Halesworth
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, Suffolk council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,064/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Suffolk council carries out the free care needs assessment.
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What later-life care costs in Halesworth
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Halesworth compares with the wider East Suffolk area and the UK.
| Type of care | Halesworth | East Suffolk avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £895 | £1,274 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | — | £1,321 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Halesworth averages £895/week — about 25% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Halesworth within ~5 miles; East Suffolk 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 Halesworth?
AskBart lists 1 CQC-registered home care agency in and around Halesworth.
How much does home care cost in Halesworth?
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 Halesworth 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 Halesworth 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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