Home care · County Durham
Home care in Ferryhill
Ferryhill is covered by 32 home care agencies registered with CQC. 91% of the 22 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 94% across County Durham and 88% across England. Outstanding: 1. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Social Return Case Management Ltd: Good, on 18 November 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 15 list dementia as a specialism.
- Whatever your savings, County Durham council will assess care needs for free.
- New and changed CQC ratings across County Durham, updated every day.
- CQC rates 20 of the 22 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate; 10 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Ferryhill", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 32CQC-registered agencies
- 91%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 15list dementia as a specialism
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Ferryhill | North East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Agencies covering Ferryhill, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 32
- Elderly care · 26
- Care for adults under 65 · 26
- Physical disability care · 21
- Learning disability care · 18
- Mental health care · 17
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Dementia care · 15
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 8
ROC Support Network
What inspectors found: This service supports children and young people; parents described staff as trustworthy and caring, and said their children looked forward to sessions.
Est. £32–£39/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
RCS Domiciliary Agency Ltd
What inspectors found: At the time of inspection there were 10 people using the service and of those 8 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
Extra Care
What inspectors found: Right Support: Risks to people's health, safety and well-being were effectively managed.
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
Beechfield Care & Support Limited
What inspectors found: Right Support: People were supported safely with medicines.
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
Premier Community Care
What inspectors found: Right Support People received safe care and support in their own homes.
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
Positive Care and Support Ltd
What inspectors found: Right Support: The service faced challenges in recruiting appropriately skilled staff who could be matched to the people receiving support.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Deaconstar Limited
What inspectors found: The service provides support to people with a learning disability and/or autism.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Blossom Home Care Durham
What inspectors found: People and relatives spoke positively about Blossom Home Care Durham.
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
Supportive SRC Ltd
What inspectors found: People confirmed they received their medicines safely as prescribed from suitably skilled staff.
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
Perfect Care - Durham Home Care
What inspectors found: There were systems in place to safeguard people from harm or abuse.
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Integration Trust Limited
What inspectors found: People were supported by an exceptionally kind, caring and motivated staff team.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Blue Mile Care Ltd
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
Butterwick Hospice
What inspectors found: The hospice is purpose built; is fully accessible and has appropriate facilities for day care, therapies and family support.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Apollo Home Healthcare Northeast
Est. £29–£36/hr
AVE Integrated Health Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
County Durham Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Guardian Alliance
Est. £29–£36/hr
Highlea Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Compassionate Care and Support (North East) Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Eland Supported Living Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Provider247 Durham
Est. £29–£36/hr
Almond Flex Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
Case Management CHC Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distances are measured from the centre of Ferryhill to each office. Carers travel to you, so ask whether your street is covered.
Dementia care at home in Ferryhill
15 of the 32 agencies covering Ferryhill are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 9 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 15 registered for dementia.
Home care prices in Ferryhill
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
What Durham County Council pays providers: £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). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
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. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
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24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Ferryhill
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.
A closer look at the data for Ferryhill
Across County Durham we list 189 agencies, and 97% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Ferryhill the figure is 91%. Across County Durham, 15% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Ferryhill it is 9%. 1 Outstanding agencies is covering Ferryhill, against 3 across County Durham. Durham has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (82%); Ferryhill, at 63%, is 6th of the 7 towns compared. Dementia appears on 15 of 32 registrations here (47%), compared with 72% in County Durham as a whole. Human Support Group Limited - Appleton Lodge has the oldest rating still in force, from July 2019. County Durham Office is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in October 2026. Registered specialisms here: 21 of 32 list physical disabilities, 18 of 32 list learning disabilities and 17 of 32 list mental health conditions.
Care groups with agencies covering Ferryhill
- Clece Care Services 2 locally
- Swanton Care and Community 2 locally
- MMAB Consulting Ltd 1 locally
- Durham County Council 1 locally
- St Anne's Community Services 1 locally
- Potensial Limited 1 locally
- Midshires Care Limited 1 locally
- City and County Healthcare Group 1 locally
- Bondcare 1 locally
- Apollo Home Healthcare Limited 1 locally
- Silverstem Healthcare Limited 1 locally
- National Care Group 1 locally
- Provider24/7 Limited 1 locally
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Ferryhill.
How Ferryhill compares with towns nearby
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill | – | 32 | 20 |
| Spennymoor | 2.3 mi | 32 | 22 |
| Bowburn | 3.8 mi | 29 | 22 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 4.5 mi | 33 | 24 |
| Bishop Auckland | 5.7 mi | 21 | 12 |
| Durham | 6.7 mi | 33 | 27 |
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 Ferryhill: your questions answered
How many home care agencies cover Ferryhill?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 32 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Ferryhill. Highly rated options include ROC Support Network, MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd and RCS Domiciliary Agency Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Ferryhill well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 20 (91%) of the 22 rated, including 1 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 10 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Ferryhill?
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 I get help from County Durham council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, County Durham 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 County Durham council.
How should I compare agencies in Ferryhill?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 4 of the 32 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 18 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Ferryhill for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Ferryhill 32 (20 Good or Outstanding); Spennymoor (2.3 miles): 32, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Bowburn (3.8 miles): 29, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Newton Aycliffe (4.5 miles): 33, 24 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Ferryhill
- Home care in Spennymoor 2.3 mi
- Home care in Bowburn 3.8 mi
- Home care in Newton Aycliffe 4.5 mi
- Home care in Bishop Auckland 5.7 mi
- Home care in Durham 6.7 mi
- Home care in Esh Winning 8.6 mi
- Home care in Wynyard 8.7 mi
- Home care in Easington Lane 9.6 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.