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Home help in Peacehaven

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 37 CQC-registered agencies covering Peacehaven directly.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Typical 2026 prices across England

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Quick summary

  • Of the 37 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Peacehaven, 26 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • East Sussex council must offer a free care needs assessment.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides home help: ask the agencies directly.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Home help in Peacehaven", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. East Sussex council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Peacehaven provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Asking East Sussex council for an assessment.

Agencies covering Peacehaven: the data

None covering Peacehaven is rated Outstanding; East Sussex has 3. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Peacehaven comes 3rd of 7 (70%), with Lewes top at 80%. 90% of rated agencies covering Peacehaven are Good or Outstanding, compared with 91% of those rated among the 135 we list across East Sussex. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 27% covering Peacehaven, 25% across East Sussex. The newest registration is Seaford Family Care Limited, registered with CQC in July 2026. On their CQC registrations, 28 of 37 list physical disabilities, 14 of 37 list learning disabilities and 19 of 37 list mental health conditions. 28 of the 37 agencies (76%) list dementia as a specialism, against 77% across East Sussex. The oldest current rating dates from February 2018 (Brighton & Hove City Council - Brighton and Hove Home Care).

Paying for home help in Peacehaven: typical prices

Typical 2026 prices across England
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

What the council pays (East Sussex County Council): £28.16 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £928.72 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £994.24 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

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. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies covering Peacehaven

Not confirmed for home help, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. One to One Plus South

    under 0.5 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (One to One Plus South)

  2. Amaiva Homecare Services

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Amaiva Homecare Services)

  3. Care Outlook (East Sussex)

    1.9 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Care Outlook (East Sussex))

  4. Caremark Lewes and Wealden North

    2.2 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Caremark Lewes and Wealden North)

  5. Nightingale Homecare East Sussex Ltd

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Nightingale Homecare East Sussex Ltd)

  6. Apex Prime Care - Brighton

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Apex Prime Care - Brighton)

  7. Care Quality Services Brighton and Hove

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Care Quality Services Brighton and Hove)

  8. Cheriton Homecare Limited

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Cheriton Homecare Limited)

  9. Future Home Care Ltd Kent

    6.8 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Future Home Care Ltd Kent)

  10. Apex Prime Care - Newhaven

    1.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2022
    Full profile (Apex Prime Care - Newhaven)

  11. Alina Homecare Brighton

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2022
    Full profile (Alina Homecare Brighton)

  12. Seaford Family Care

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    Full profile (Seaford Family Care)

  13. Carepoint Services Ltd (Brighton & Hove)

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2022
    Full profile (Carepoint Services Ltd (Brighton & Hove))

  14. Alpha May Care First

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2022
    Full profile (Alpha May Care First)

  15. Lifeways Brighton

    6.8 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2021
    Full profile (Lifeways Brighton)

  16. Care at Home Services (South East) Limited – Downlands Court

    0.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2019
    Full profile (Care at Home Services (South East) Limited – Downlands Court)

  17. Bluebird Care (Lewes)

    1.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2019
    Full profile (Bluebird Care (Lewes))

  18. Maria's Homecare Companions Ltd

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2021
    Full profile (Maria's Homecare Companions Ltd)

  19. YourLife (Seaford)

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2018
    Full profile (YourLife (Seaford))

  20. Joint Community Rehabilitation Service

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2020
    Full profile (Joint Community Rehabilitation Service)

All 37 home care agencies covering Peacehaven →

Home help in Peacehaven: common questions

Which agencies provide home help in Peacehaven?

The CQC register does not show who offers home help. There are 37 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Peacehaven, 26 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

How much does home help cost in Peacehaven?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Sometimes, if East Sussex council's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Peacehaven have?

CQC rates 26 of 29 as Good or Outstanding, or 90%. Recent evidence: 10 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 28.

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