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There are 24 home care agencies in and around Heckmondwike on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Horizonz Care Ltd in July 2023.

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Home care agencies (24)

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CQC Good

Horizonz Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Batley, Kirklees, providing care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Together In CareVerified
CQC Requires improvement

Together In Care is a home care agency based in Batley, Kirklees, providing domiciliary care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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CQC Good

Privilege Home Care is a domiciliary care provider based in Dewsbury, Kirklees, delivering care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
View agency: Privilege Home Care

Key facts: Heckmondwike

Home care agencies listed24
Rated Good or Outstanding12 of 18 (67%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate6
Kirklees usual weekly rate (2025)£878
Most recently inspectedHorizonz Care Ltd (July 2023)
Good12
Requires improvement6
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 Heckmondwike

Rated Good or Outstanding
12/ 18 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 Heckmondwike

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, Kirklees council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £878/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Kirklees council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Heckmondwike

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

Average weekly care costs in Heckmondwike, Kirklees and the UK
Type of careHeckmondwikeKirklees avgUK average
Residential care home£1,130£1,015£1,200
Nursing care home—£948£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Heckmondwike averages £1,130/week — about 6% below the UK average.

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

AskBart lists 24 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Heckmondwike.

How much does home care cost in Heckmondwike?

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 Heckmondwike 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 Heckmondwike regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 12 of the 18 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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