VerifiedCare at Home Services (South East) Limited – Margaret House is a home care agency based in Uckfield, East Sussex.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Home care in Uckfield
2 agencies
There are 2 home care agencies in and around Uckfield on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at Care at Home Services (South East) Limited – Margaret House in November 2019.
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VerifiedGoodOaks Homecare - Wealden is a home care agency based in Uckfield, East Sussex.
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Key facts: Uckfield
| Home care agencies listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| East Sussex usual weekly rate (2025) | £929 |
| Most recently inspected | Care at Home Services (South East) Limited – Margaret House (November 2019) |
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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 Uckfield
Rated Good or Outstanding
1/ 1 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
1
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 Uckfield
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, East Sussex council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £929/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. East Sussex council carries out the free care needs assessment.
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What later-life care costs in Uckfield
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Uckfield compares with the wider Wealden area and the UK.
| Type of care | Uckfield | Wealden avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,927 | £1,646 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £1,651 | £1,616 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Uckfield averages £1,927/week — about 61% above the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Uckfield within ~5 miles; Wealden 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 Uckfield?
AskBart lists 2 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Uckfield.
How much does home care cost in Uckfield?
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 Uckfield 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 Uckfield 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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