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Home care in Cornwall.

There are 116 home-care agencies regulated by the CQC in Cornwall, with 64% rated Good or Outstanding. Below: every agency we know of, sorted by rating.

116
Total agencies
4
Outstanding
70
Good
8
Req. improvement
0
Inadequate
Rating distribution
Outstanding4Good70Requires improvement8Inadequate0Not rated31

What home care looks like in Cornwall

Home care — sometimes called domiciliary care — covers a wide range of support delivered to someone in their own home. In Cornwall, the CQC has 116 registered home-care providers. Of those, 74 are rated Good or Outstanding. The average family arranges between 7 and 28 hours of care a week, depending on whether the recipient needs companionship, hands-on personal care, or live-in support.

Cost varies by region and service type. As a rule of thumb, hourly rates in south west sit between £20 and £35 in 2026, with a small premium for evenings, weekends, and specialist care like dementia or palliative support. We collate live quotes from the agencies you shortlist — see our cost guide for a fuller breakdown.

CQC ratings are the most rigorous independent assessment available and we surface them prominently on every listing. If you’re unsure how to interpret them, our explainer walks you through the five key questions and what inspectors look for.

Top agencies in Cornwall

Showing the top 20 of 116 by CQC rating.

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