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Dementia home care agencies in Ludlow

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There are 6 dementia home care agencies in and around Ludlow 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 Quality Community Care Ltd in June 2023.

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Home care agencies (6)

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Key facts: Ludlow

Dementia home care agencies listed6
Rated Good or Outstanding5 of 5 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Shropshire usual weekly rate (2025)£928
Most recently inspectedQuality Community Care Ltd (June 2023)
Good5
Not yet rated1

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 Ludlow

Rated Good or Outstanding
5/ 5 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 Ludlow

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, Shropshire council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £928/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Shropshire council carries out the free care needs assessment.

Typical costs · Paying for home care · Agency or private carer · Support at home

What later-life care costs in Ludlow

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

Average weekly care costs in Ludlow, Shropshire and the UK
Type of careLudlowShropshire avgUK average
Residential care home£1,162£1,325£1,200
Nursing care home£1,162£1,326£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Ludlow averages £1,162/week — about 3% below the UK average.

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

AskBart lists 6 dementia home care agencies in and around Ludlow, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Ludlow rated?

Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

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

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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