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There are 25 home care agencies in and around Hereford 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 Alina Homecare - Hereford in May 2023.

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Home care agencies (25)

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Quality Care @ Home is a home care agency based in Hereford, Herefordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Faith Home Care

Faith Home Care Limited is a home care agency based in Hereford, Herefordshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Katherine Harriet is a home care agency based in Hereford, Herefordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Elgar Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Hereford, Herefordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.

CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Altogether Care is a home care agency based in Hereford, Herefordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Mobile Care is a home care agency based in Hereford, Herefordshire, providing care and support delivered in people's own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Key facts: Hereford

Home care agencies listed25
Rated Good or Outstanding13 of 13 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Herefordshire, County of usual weekly rate (2025)£1,123
Most recently inspectedAlina Homecare - Hereford (May 2023)
Good13
Not yet rated12

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 Hereford

Rated Good or Outstanding
13/ 13 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
12

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 Hereford

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, Herefordshire, County of council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,123/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Herefordshire, County of council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Hereford

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

Average weekly care costs in Hereford, Herefordshire and the UK
Type of careHerefordHerefordshire avgUK average
Residential care home—£1,125£1,200
Nursing care home—£1,078£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

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

AskBart lists 25 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Hereford.

How much does home care cost in Hereford?

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 Hereford 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 Hereford regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 13 of the 13 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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