Home care in Hertfordshire.
There are 326 home-care agencies regulated by the CQC in Hertfordshire, with 50% rated Good or Outstanding. Below: every agency we know of, sorted by rating.
What home care looks like in Hertfordshire
Home care — sometimes called domiciliary care — covers a wide range of support delivered to someone in their own home. In Hertfordshire, the CQC has 326 registered home-care providers. Of those, 163 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 east 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 Hertfordshire
Showing the top 20 of 326 by CQC rating.
- Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire)Run by Abbots Care LimitedOutstandingHertfordshire
Registered manager: Price, Sarah
- Broad Oak Manor Domiciliary CareRun by L Adams and J AdamsOutstandingHertfordshire
Registered manager: Lepoidevin, Jessica
- Care By Us - North London & West HertfordshireRun by Care By Us LtdOutstandingHertfordshire
Registered manager: Newton, Samantha
- Caremark East Hertfordshire and BroxbourneRun by SPDS Care LimitedOutstandingHertfordshire
- Harrall Care Services Limited t/a Home Instead Senior CareRun by Harrall Care Services LimitedOutstandingHertfordshire
Registered manager: Anchim, Inez
- Home Instead Senior CareRun by SGCS Care LimitedOutstandingHertfordshire
Registered manager: Hooper, Sarah
- Partners in SupportRun by Partners in Support LimitedOutstandingHertfordshire
Registered manager: Nicholas, Martin
- Right at Home Borehamwood & WatfordRun by Mary's Care LtdOutstandingHertfordshire
- Right at Home Welwyn, Hatfield & St AlbansRun by K&K Homecare LtdOutstandingHertfordshire
Registered manager: Sheena, Kirsten
- The Inclusion ProjectRun by The Inclusion Project LimitedOutstandingHertfordshire
Registered manager: Cooper, Joanne
- 153 The ParadeRun by Protea Care Homes (Kent) LtdGoodHertfordshire
Registered manager: Tafeni, George
- 1st Homecare Kings LangleyRun by 1st Homecare Solutions LimitedGoodHertfordshire
Registered manager: Backhouse, Helen
- GoodHertfordshire
- Above and Beyond Home CareRun by Platinum Homecare 4U LimitedGoodHertfordshire
Registered manager: Craciun, Stefan
- Advance Home Help and Support Services LimitedRun by Advance Home Help & Support Services LimitedGoodHertfordshire
Registered manager: Daniel, Dana
- Alina Homecare Borehamwood & CheshuntRun by Alina Homecare Barnet LimitedGoodHertfordshire
Registered manager: Sorene, Rachel
- Alina Homecare North HertsRun by Alina Homecare Stevenage LtdGoodHertfordshire
Registered manager: Robertson, Brenda
- Alina Homecare St Albans & Hemel HempsteadRun by Alina Homecare LtdGoodHertfordshire
Registered manager: Sorene, Natasha
Showing 20 of 326. Search by postcode for a distance-sorted list.
- funding
Who pays for home care in the UK? A 2026 funding guide
Home care in the UK is funded through four main routes: NHS Continuing Healthcare (for those with a primary health need), local authority social care (means-tested), fully self-funded arrangements, and state benefits like Attendance Allowance that can help offset costs. Understanding which applies — and in what combination — can mean the difference between thousands of pounds a year in funded support and paying for everything yourself. This guide explains each route, the eligibility thresholds, and the questions worth asking now.
- choosing
20 questions to ask before picking a home-care agency
Choosing a home care agency is a significant decision, and most families make it under time pressure, without a clear framework for what to ask. These 20 questions — grouped by care quality, carer training, visit logistics, cost, communication, and safeguarding — are drawn from the CQC's own assessment framework and from what families most often say they wish they had asked. For each question, we explain what a strong answer sounds like and what should give you pause.
- comparison
Live-in care, visiting care, or a care home? How to choose
The three main care models for older people in England — visiting home care, live-in care, and residential care homes — differ significantly in cost, daily experience, and what level of need they suit. Visiting care starts from around £24 per hour; live-in care typically costs £900–£1,500 per week; care homes range from £900 to £1,800 per week. But the right choice is rarely just about cost. This guide lays out what daily life looks like under each model, who each suits, what nobody tells you about the downsides, and a decision framework to help.