Home care in Wolverhampton.
There are 137 home-care agencies regulated by the CQC in Wolverhampton, with 29% rated Good or Outstanding. Below: every agency we know of, sorted by rating.
What home care looks like in Wolverhampton
Home care — sometimes called domiciliary care — covers a wide range of support delivered to someone in their own home. In Wolverhampton, the CQC has 137 registered home-care providers. Of those, 40 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 west midlands 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 Wolverhampton
Showing the top 20 of 137 by CQC rating.
- Care 4 U Wolverhampton LimitedRun by Care4U Wolverhampton LimitedOutstandingWolverhampton
Registered manager: Evans, Caroline
- Advance Healthcare (Bushfield Court)Run by Advance Health Care UK LtdGoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Beaumont, Rachel
- Atiba HouseRun by African Caribbean Community Initiative (A.C.C.I.)GoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Anderson, Aeon
- Britannia Social Care HQRun by Britannia Social Care Ltd.GoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Young, Cecilia
- C & S Care Services LimitedRun by C & S Care Services LtdGoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Selwood, Dawn
- CM Community Care Services LimitedRun by C M Community Care Services LimitedGoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Griffin, Beverley
- Creative Support - Wolverhampton ServicesRun by Creative Support LimitedGoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Vienas, Kerry
- Crescent HouseRun by Handle with Care (Black Country) LimitedGoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Laird, Earl
- Custom Care - WolverhamptonRun by London Care LimitedGoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Magness, Karen
- Edith Healthcare WolverhamptonRun by Edith Healthcare Wolverhampton LimitedGoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Mpofu, Marcia
- Hibiscus Domiciliary Care AgencyRun by Hibiscus Housing Association LtdGoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Rawlings, Keith
- Knoll HouseRun by Edge View Homes LimitedGoodWolverhampton
- Lonsdale Midlands DCARun by Lonsdale Midlands LimitedGoodWolverhampton
Registered manager: Robinson, James
Showing 20 of 137. 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.