Home care · Buckinghamshire
Children's care at home in Chalfont St Giles
6 out of 53 home care agencies covering Chalfont St Giles are registered for children's care. We estimate typical fees here at about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- CQC rates 2 of the 2 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, with 4 not yet rated.
- 5 list dementia as a specialism.
- Rating changes in Buckinghamshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- A care needs assessment from Buckinghamshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Chalfont St Giles", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 6registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 5offer dementia support
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of children's care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 53
- Elderly care · 49
- Physical disability care · 48
- Care for adults under 65 · 44
- Dementia care · 44
- Sensory impairment care · 36
- Mental health care · 33
- Learning disability care · 32
- Supported living · 16
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Children's care · 6
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden Care at Home Limited (Head Office) | Dec 2018 | 3.1 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers) | Jan 2019 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Chromium Care LTD | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 7 |
| 4 | DBAM Buckinghamshire | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 8 |
| 5 | Care at your Home Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.2 miles | 6 |
| 6 | Primacy Homecare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Chalfont St Giles with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Children's care in Chalfont St Giles by the numbers
6 of the 52 agencies covering Chalfont St Giles are registered with CQC for children's care (12%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 14 points above the 86% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 89% for children's care.
Eden Care at Home Limited (Head Office) and Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers) lead the list for children's care. Ratings run from December 2018 to January 2019, and 0 are from the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Chalfont St Giles. 4 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Buckinghamshire has 29 agencies registered for children's care; of those rated, 76% are Good or Outstanding. Across Buckinghamshire, 22% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 12% here.
Typical prices in the South East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About children's care
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
What to ask about children's care
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Buckinghamshire: care needs assessment.
Children's care around Chalfont St Giles
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Giles | – | 6 | 2 |
| Chalfont St Peter | 1.8 mi | 27 | 15 |
| Chorleywood | 3.4 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Gerrards Cross | 3.5 mi | 29 | 18 |
| Beaconsfield | 3.5 mi | 16 | 10 |
| Chesham | 5.8 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Bovingdon | 6.4 mi | 8 | 2 |
Help from the council
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Free care cost report for Chalfont St Giles
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about children's care in Chalfont St Giles
How many agencies in Chalfont St Giles offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 6 of the 53 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chalfont St Giles (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Eden Care at Home Limited (Head Office) and Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers).
How are home care agencies in Chalfont St Giles rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 2. Of those, 2 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 4 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Chalfont St Giles?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can Buckinghamshire council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Buckinghamshire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Buckinghamshire council.
How can I pick between agencies in Chalfont St Giles?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 6 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 2. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about children's care in towns near Chalfont St Giles?
Chalfont St Giles has 6, with 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Chalfont St Peter (1.8 miles): 27, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Little Chalfont (2.6 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Chorleywood (3.4 miles): 9, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care near Chalfont St Giles
- Children's care in Chalfont St Peter 1.8 mi
- Children's care in Little Chalfont 2.6 mi
- Children's care in Chorleywood 3.4 mi
- Children's care in Gerrards Cross 3.5 mi
- Children's care in Beaconsfield 3.5 mi
- Children's care in Chesham 5.8 mi
- Children's care in Bovingdon 6.4 mi
- Children's care in Northwood 6.6 mi
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