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Dementia care at home in Queensbury
Dementia care is offered by 62 of the 84 home care agencies covering Queensbury, operated by 61 separate providers. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council runs the most, with 2. Among the 41 with a CQC rating, 88% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for dementia care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 22 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 7 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Timeswitch Care was rated Requires improvement on 10 July 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Whatever your savings, Bradford council will assess care needs for free.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Bradford, checked daily.
- 36 of the 41 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 5 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 21 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Queensbury", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 62CQC-registered agencies
- 88%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 14inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers dementia care in Queensbury
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 84
- Care for adults under 65 · 79
- Elderly care · 77
- Physical disability care · 74
- Dementia care · 62
- Mental health care · 55
- Sensory impairment care · 54
- Learning disability care · 52
- Children's care · 27
- Supported living · 26
- Substance misuse support · 9
- Eating disorder support · 7
The full list for dementia care covering Queensbury: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Dementia care in Queensbury: what the data shows
Registered for dementia care: 62 out of 84 agencies covering Queensbury (74%). Of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 89% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 88% for dementia care.
Easy Healthcare (Yorkshire) Limited, Lotus Home Care Calderdale and Right at Home Calderdale lead the list for dementia care. 14 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2018. Newest: July 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Queensbury centre: 5. 21 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Bradford, 86 agencies are registered for dementia care, and 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for dementia care: 74% here, 77% across Bradford.
Live-in care in the Yorkshire and the Humber runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What dementia care involves
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in Bradford. Glossary: Dementia care.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury | – | 62 | 36 |
| Shelf | 1.7 mi | 80 | 48 |
| Thornton | 1.7 mi | 68 | 40 |
| Denholme | 3.1 mi | 24 | 13 |
| Halifax | 3.3 mi | 42 | 28 |
| Bradford | 3.9 mi | 77 | 44 |
| Cullingworth | 4.6 mi | 27 | 19 |
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about dementia care in Queensbury
Which home care agencies in Queensbury offer dementia care?
62 of the 84 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Queensbury list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Easy Healthcare (Yorkshire) Limited, Lotus Home Care Calderdale and Right at Home Calderdale.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Queensbury have?
Of the 41 that have been rated, 36 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 5 are rated below Good. 21 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Queensbury?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Bradford council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Bradford council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Bradford council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Queensbury?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 14 of the 62 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 27 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Queensbury compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Shelf (1.7 miles): 80, 48 rated Good or Outstanding; Thornton (1.7 miles): 68, 40 rated Good or Outstanding; Denholme (3.1 miles): 24, 13 rated Good or Outstanding. Queensbury itself has 62, 36 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: dementia care around Queensbury
- Dementia care in Shelf 1.7 mi
- Dementia care in Thornton 1.7 mi
- Dementia care in Denholme 3.1 mi
- Dementia care in Halifax 3.3 mi
- Dementia care in Bradford 3.9 mi
- Dementia care in Cullingworth 4.6 mi
- Dementia care in Brighouse 4.9 mi
- Dementia care in Shipley 5.4 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.