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Dementia home care agencies in Thatcham

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There are 13 dementia home care agencies in and around Thatcham 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 Yourlife (Thatcham) in March 2023.

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Home care agencies (13)

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Key facts: Thatcham

Dementia home care agencies listed13
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 7 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
West Berkshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,238
Most recently inspectedYourlife (Thatcham) (March 2023)
Good7
Not yet rated6

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 Thatcham

Rated Good or Outstanding
7/ 7 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
6

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 Thatcham

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, West Berkshire council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,238/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. West Berkshire council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Thatcham

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

Average weekly care costs in Thatcham, West Berkshire and the UK
Type of careThatchamWest Berkshire avgUK average
Residential care home£1,516£1,326£1,200
Nursing care home£1,414£1,297£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Thatcham averages £1,516/week — about 26% above the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Thatcham within ~5 miles; West Berkshire 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 dementia home care agencies are there in Thatcham?

AskBart lists 13 dementia home care agencies in and around Thatcham, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Thatcham rated?

Of the 7 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 7 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Thatcham?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

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