Charnat Support Services is a retirement living home in Rowley Regis, West Midlands.
Home care in Rowley Regis
Compare 22 CQC-regulated home care agencies in Rowley Regis — visiting, overnight and live-in care so your relative can stay in their own home.
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Home care agencies (22)
New Hope Care Ltd is a dementia care home located in Oldbury, West Midlands.
Dementia
CSK Support 24 Ltd is a retirement living service in Oldbury, West Midlands, offering dementia care.
Dementia
Cheshire Care Services Ltd
CQC Good
Cheshire Care Services Ltd is a retirement living home in Oldbury, West Midlands.
Dimensions Midlands Domiciliary Care Office is a domiciliary care provider based in Oldbury, West Midlands.
Solution2care Services Limited is a retirement living home in Oldbury, West Midlands.
Dementia
Suite 6B, Anchor House
CQC Good
Suite 6B, Anchor House is a retirement living service in Dudley, West Midlands.
Dementia
Sandwell Community Caring Trust is a retirement-living service in Oldbury, West Midlands.
Prudent Health Services Ltd
CQC Good
Prudent Health Services Ltd is a dementia care home in Oldbury, West Midlands.
Dementia
EL Marsh Supported Living
CQC Good
EL Marsh Supported Living is a retirement living home in Oldbury, West Midlands, providing dementia care as its main specialism.
Dementia
Choice Supported Living - West Midlands, operated by Choice Care Group, is a supported living service in Oldbury for adults of all ages with a range of…
Delivering Care Direct
CQC Good
Delivering Care Direct is a care home in Smethwick, West Midlands, providing specialist dementia support.
Dementia
CHADD Supported Independent Living Services is a supported independent living provider in Dudley, West Midlands.
Nationwide Care Services Ltd is a dementia care home in Dudley, West Midlands.
Dementia
Lifeways Community Care Limited (Birmingham & Wolverhampton) is a retirement living service based in Tipton, in the West Midlands.
Future Home Care Ltd Birmingham
CQC Good
Future Home Care Ltd Birmingham is a retirement living service in Tipton, West Midlands.
SLC Paragon (Midlands)
CQC Good
SLC Paragon (Midlands) is a care home in Tipton, West Midlands, operated by Lifeways Community Care.
Creative Support – Birmingham & Worcestershire Personalised Services is a care home in Dudley, West Midlands, providing support for older people aged 65 and…
LJM Homecare Limited
CQC Good
LJM Homecare Limited is a care home in Brierley Hill in the West Midlands.
Midcare Services Ltd is a retirement living home in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, specialising in dementia care.
Dementia
CQC quality of home care in Rowley Regis
Rated Good or Outstanding
14/ 14 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
8
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.
Care agency vs a private carer in Rowley Regis
A private or introductory-agency carer often charges less per hour than a CQC-regulated agency — but the difference pays for cover, vetting and the legal responsibilities the agency carries for you. Here’s how the two compare.
| CQC-regulated agency | Private / introductory carer | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Registered with and inspected by the CQC — a published rating on every profile | Not inspected — an individual carer is not CQC-regulated |
| If your carer is off sick | The agency sends a replacement, so care never stops | You have to arrange emergency cover yourself |
| Employment & tax | The agency employs the carer — pay, tax, pension and insurance are handled for you | You may become the carer’s legal employer, with HMRC, pension and insurance duties |
| Training, DBS & insurance | Carers are trained, DBS-checked and covered by the agency’s insurance | You check training, references and DBS yourself |
| Typical hourly rate | £22–£28 per hour | £15–£19 per hour |
The higher agency rate buys the cover, training and liability an agency carries for you — the reassurance most families want when arranging care for a parent. Every agency listed on this page is registered with the CQC.
Rates are typical UK ranges, not local quotes, and vary by provider, timing and the level of care. Employing a carer directly makes you their employer — check your responsibilities on GOV.UK.
What home care costs in Rowley Regis
Hourly (visiting) care
£22–£30per hour
Overnight (waking) care
£150–£220per night
Live-in care
£1,100–£1,600per week
Estimated typical UK ranges — actual fees depend on the agency, the hours you need, and the level of care. Always get a written quote after a needs assessment. For context, Sandwell council's published cost-of-care rate was around £892/week (2025). Check who pays with the funding calculator.
What later-life care costs in Rowley Regis
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Rowley Regis compares with the wider West Midlands area and the UK.
| Type of care | Rowley Regis | West Midlands avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | — | £1,175 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | — | £1,197 | £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 (Rowley Regis within ~5 miles; West Midlands 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.
The true cost of care at home vs a care home in Rowley Regis
Families often compare a care-home fee to home-care hours alone — but a care home already includes the room, meals and bills, while staying at home means paying for those on top of the care. Adjust the figures for an illustrative weekly and yearly comparison, and see where a care home becomes the cheaper choice.
Care home (£/week)
Household costs total £173/week. Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit (recent rates roughly £73.90 lower / £110.40 higher per week — check the current rate); it is usually payable whether you stay at home or self-fund a care home, so it is applied to every option below.
Home-care visits
35 hrs/week × £23
£978/wk
£50,856/year
£805 care + £173 bills
Lowest total cost
Live-in care
one carer, living with you
£1,573/wk
£81,796/year
£1,400 care + £173 bills
Residential care home
room, meals & bills included
£1,200/wk
£62,400/year
Where it changes over
Once the £173/week of household bills are counted, staying at home works out cheaper only up to about 45 hours of care a week. Beyond that, a residential care home — where the bills are already included — usually costs less.
A guide, not a quote
Every figure is an editable estimate. Household bills vary by home and circumstances; live-in care may need two carers for high or overnight needs; and the right choice depends on the level of care needed, not just the total. Always get real quotes and a care-needs assessment before deciding.
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote. See who should pay towards care in our care funding & means-test calculator, or ask Bart.
Support for staying at home in Rowley Regis
Care at home works best alongside local health services, grants and carer support. These are the main routes to help — home adaptations are administered by Sandwell council.
Home adaptations & grants
Grab rails, stairlifts and level-access showers can be part-funded by a Disabled Facilities Grant — the practical changes that let care at home succeed.
Disabled Facilities GrantHelp paying for care
Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit that helps with the cost of care at home for people over State Pension age.
Attendance AllowanceDistrict nursing & community health
NHS community teams visit at home for wound care, medication support and ongoing conditions, alongside your care agency.
NHS care & supportSupport for family carers
Advice, a carer’s assessment, respite and local support groups for relatives who help with care.
Carers UK advicePrescription delivery
Local pharmacies can prepare weekly blister packs (dosette boxes) and deliver medicines to the door.
Find a pharmacyLinks open official NHS, GOV.UK and national charity services that localise to your postcode. AskBart is independent and isn’t affiliated with these organisations.
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Rowley Regis?
Visiting (hourly) home care in Rowley Regis typically costs £22–£30 per hour, overnight care £150–£220 per night, and live-in care £1,100–£1,600 per week. Actual fees depend on the agency and your care needs — always ask for a written quote after a free needs assessment.
Are home care agencies in Rowley Regis regulated?
Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 14 of the 14 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.
Home care or a care home — which is right?
Home care lets someone stay in their own home with visiting or live-in carers, and is often more affordable than residential care for lower support needs. A care home may suit higher or 24-hour needs. You can compare the costs side by side with our care cost comparison tool.
What should I ask a home care agency before signing up?
Ask about carer continuity (how many different carers you'll see in a week), whether there's a local registered manager, how quickly they can start, whether carers are directly employed (PAYE) or self-employed, and to see their latest CQC report. Be wary of any pressure to sign quickly.
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