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My Care at Home Limited is a home care agency based in Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Home care in Stowmarket
6 agencies
There are 6 home care agencies in and around Stowmarket 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 Ocala Healthcare in December 2021.
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Home care agencies (6)
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Ocala Healthcare is a home care agency based in Stowmarket, Suffolk, providing care and support in people's own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
VerifiedCQC Good
Frantec is a home care agency based in Stowmarket, Suffolk.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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VerifiedCQC Good
Steeple View is a home care agency based in Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
VerifiedCQC Good
Housing 21 - Mere View is a home care agency run by Housing & Care 21, based in Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
VerifiedCQC Good
Kirsten's Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
Key facts: Stowmarket
| Home care agencies listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 6 of 6 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Suffolk usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,064 |
| Most recently inspected | Ocala Healthcare (December 2021) |
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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 Stowmarket
Rated Good or Outstanding
6/ 6 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 Stowmarket
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 Stowmarket
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Stowmarket compares with the wider Mid Suffolk area and the UK.
| Type of care | Stowmarket | Mid Suffolk avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,120 | £1,206 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £1,120 | £1,120 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Stowmarket averages £1,120/week — about 7% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Stowmarket within ~5 miles; Mid 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 Stowmarket?
AskBart lists 6 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Stowmarket.
How much does home care cost in Stowmarket?
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 Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket regulated?
Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 6 of the 6 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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