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Home care in Esh Winning
There are 24 home care agencies on the CQC register covering Esh Winning. CQC has rated 20 of them, and 95% are Good or Outstanding, next to 94% across County Durham and 88% across England; 2 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 30 January 2026, TLC Community Services Limited was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in County Durham, checked daily.
- 19 of the 20 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 4 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from County Durham council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 16 list dementia as a specialism.
Citation: "Home care in Esh Winning", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 24CQC-registered agencies
- 95%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 16offer dementia support
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Esh Winning | North East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Every agency that covers Esh Winning
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
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- All 24
- Care for adults under 65 · 19
- Physical disability care · 19
- Elderly care · 19
- Mental health care · 17
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Learning disability care · 16
- Dementia care · 16
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 7
- Substance misuse support · 3
Home Instead Durham
What inspectors found: People and relatives described staff as kind, caring and respectful, said carers arrived on time, and were involved in choosing their care workers.
Est. £34–£42/hr
MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd
What inspectors found: We visited the service on 29 April 2025 and reviewed information remotely following our visit.
Est. £30–£37/hr
TLC Community Services Limited
What inspectors found: At the time of inspection there were 19 people using the service and all of the people were receiving the regulated activity personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Social Return Case Management Ltd
What inspectors found: Relatives described staff as kind, caring, patient and attentive, and said they were kept informed and their concerns were addressed.
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Care and Support Group County Durham
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach
What inspectors found: Right Support People were involved in discussions about their support and given information in a way they understood.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Excellence Home Care
What inspectors found: The person who used the service gave positive feedback about the service and the staff who supported them.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Dale Care Durham
What inspectors found: Right Support: Staff aided people to live as independently as possible.
Est. £30–£37/hr
St Anne's Community Services - Durham DCA
What inspectors found: Right support Staff focused on people's strengths and promoted what they could do, so people had a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care and Protect UK
What inspectors found: People and relatives described staff as caring and reliable, said carers arrived on time and stayed the full visit, and felt safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Yeshua Healthcare
What inspectors found: Relatives said staff provided kind and caring support to people and involved them in decisions about their care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands Durham
What inspectors found: Right Support People received safe care and support in their own homes.
Est. £29–£35/hr
Extra Care
What inspectors found: Right Support: Risks to people's health, safety and well-being were effectively managed.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Crescent Homecare Limited
What inspectors found: People and relatives gave positive feedback, describing staff as caring and person-centred and saying care plans were followed.
Est. £32–£39/hr
The Integration Trust Limited
What inspectors found: People were supported by an exceptionally kind, caring and motivated staff team.
Est. £30–£37/hr
YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People told us they received a good service and felt safe with the support they received from staff.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Second to None Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People spoke positively about the care they received and said they felt safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Perfect Care - Durham Home Care
What inspectors found: There were systems in place to safeguard people from harm or abuse.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Human Support Group Limited - Appleton Lodge
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Portland Domiciliary Service
What inspectors found: Right Support The service didn't always make reasonable adjustments for people so they could be fully in discussions about how they received support, including…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Eland Supported Living Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Almond Flex Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
Case Management CHC Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Apollo Home Healthcare Northeast
Est. £29–£36/hr
Agencies come to you. The distance shown runs from Esh Winning centre to their office, so check your street is in their area.
24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Esh Winning
Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.
Typical home care rates in Esh Winning
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Durham County Council's own rates: £22.83 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £857 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £890 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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Dementia care at home in Esh Winning
16 of the 24 agencies covering Esh Winning are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 14 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 16 registered for dementia.
A closer look at the data for Esh Winning
On their CQC registrations, 19 of 24 list physical disabilities, 16 of 24 list learning disabilities and 17 of 24 list mental health conditions. Apollo Home Healthcare Northeast is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in August 2026. Crescent Homecare Limited has the oldest rating still in force, from September 2018. Dementia appears on 16 of 24 registrations here (67%), compared with 72% in County Durham as a whole. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Esh Winning (79% Good or Outstanding) is 3rd out of 7 local towns, led by Sacriston (87%). 2 Outstanding agencies are covering Esh Winning, against 3 across County Durham. 17% of agencies covering Esh Winning have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 15% across County Durham. Compare Esh Winning's 95% Good or Outstanding with 97% for the rated agencies among the 189 we list in County Durham.
Care groups with agencies covering Esh Winning
- Clece Care Services 2 locally
- Home Instead 1 locally
- MMAB Consulting Ltd 1 locally
- My Homecare 1 locally
- Potensial Limited 1 locally
- St Anne's Community Services 1 locally
- Midshires Care Limited 1 locally
- Durham County Council 1 locally
- City and County Healthcare Group 1 locally
- Bondcare 1 locally
- Apollo Home Healthcare Limited 1 locally
Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for agencies covering Esh Winning.
How Esh Winning compares with towns nearby
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning | – | 24 | 19 |
| Lanchester | 3.7 mi | 19 | 15 |
| Sacriston | 4.7 mi | 31 | 27 |
| Durham | 5.4 mi | 33 | 27 |
| Spennymoor | 6.4 mi | 32 | 22 |
| Stanley | 6.7 mi | 57 | 45 |
Counts include any agency whose office lies within 7 miles of a town, and many cover several.
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- 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
Home care in Esh Winning: your questions answered
Home care in Esh Winning: how many agencies are there?
As of Oct 2026, the CQC register lists 24 home care agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Esh Winning. Well-rated choices include Home Instead Durham, MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd and TLC Community Services Limited.
How are home care agencies in Esh Winning rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 20. Of those, 19 (95%) are Good or Outstanding (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 4. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Esh Winning?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Can County Durham council help pay for home care?
It may. County Durham council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact County Durham council.
How can I pick between agencies in Esh Winning?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 4 of the 24 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 16 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about home care agencies in towns near Esh Winning?
Esh Winning has 24, with 19 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Lanchester (3.7 miles): 19, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Sacriston (4.7 miles): 31, 27 rated Good or Outstanding; Durham (5.4 miles): 33, 27 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care near Esh Winning
- Home care in Lanchester 3.7 mi
- Home care in Sacriston 4.7 mi
- Home care in Durham 5.4 mi
- Home care in Spennymoor 6.4 mi
- Home care in Stanley 6.7 mi
- Home care in Chester-le-Street 7.7 mi
- Home care in Bowburn 7.7 mi
- Home care in Consett 7.8 mi
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