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Home help in Ashingdon

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. 125 agencies registered with CQC cover Ashingdon. Check with each one that it provides this kind of care.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026

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Quick summary

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ashingdon: 125, with 71 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • 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.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • A care needs assessment from Essex council costs nothing.

To cite: "Home help in Ashingdon", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Essex council what low-cost services exist. Requesting an assessment from Essex council.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Essex council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

What the register shows for Ashingdon

Outstanding ratings: 4 covering Ashingdon, 12 across Essex. Of Ashingdon and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Ashingdon ranks 3rd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (57%); South Woodham Ferrers is highest at 66%. Compare Ashingdon's 91% Good or Outstanding with 90% for the rated agencies among the 1,315 we list in Essex. 10% of agencies covering Ashingdon have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 12% across Essex. Most recent to register: New Vision Care Services Limited (August 2026). Looking at specialisms, 106 of 125 list physical disabilities, 70 of 125 list learning disabilities and 79 of 125 list mental health conditions. The share registered for dementia is 84% in Ashingdon (105 of 125) and 80% across Essex. Oldest rating on the list: Mansion House Residential Home, May 2018.

What home help costs in Ashingdon

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

Essex County Council's own rates: £28.04 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £849.45 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,102.68 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Home care agencies serving Ashingdon

Check with each agency that it offers home help. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Bloomsbury Home Care - South Essex

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    See details (Bloomsbury Home Care - South Essex)

  2. Newday Healthcare Professionals Ltd

    4.0 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Newday Healthcare Professionals Ltd)

  3. J.C.Michael Groups Ltd Southend

    4.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (J.C.Michael Groups Ltd Southend)

  4. Chenai Holistic Home Care Agency Ltd

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Chenai Holistic Home Care Agency Ltd)

  5. Superhealthcare

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Superhealthcare)

  6. Top Option Healthcare Limited

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Top Option Healthcare Limited)

  7. First Point 24

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    See details (First Point 24)

  8. Precision Home Care Ltd

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    See details (Precision Home Care Ltd)

  9. Integrated Support Services Ltd

    5.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Integrated Support Services Ltd)

  10. Annies Homecare Services Ltd

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Annies Homecare Services Ltd)

  11. Mayfair Care Services Ltd

    6.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Mayfair Care Services Ltd)

  12. KB Solutionz Head Office

    1.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2022
    See details (KB Solutionz Head Office)

  13. Alyson Homecare

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2023
    See details (Alyson Homecare)

  14. Shaf Lodge

    3.1 miles · Older people, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    See details (Shaf Lodge)

  15. Royale Carers Limited

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2022
    See details (Royale Carers Limited)

  16. Complex Intervention Service

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2023
    See details (Complex Intervention Service)

  17. Rosebuds Supported Living Limited

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

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2024
    See details (Rosebuds Supported Living Limited)

  18. HomeCare Professionals (Essex) Limited

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2022
    See details (HomeCare Professionals (Essex) Limited)

  19. The Field Lane Domiciliary Agency - Southend-on-Sea

    4.2 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2022
    See details (The Field Lane Domiciliary Agency - Southend-on-Sea)

  20. Volsec Healthcare Ltd

    4.2 miles · Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2023
    See details (Volsec Healthcare Ltd)

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Questions about home help in Ashingdon

Where can I find home help in Ashingdon?

CQC does not record which agencies provide home help. 125 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Ashingdon; 71 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides home help.

What does home help cost in Ashingdon?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Essex council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

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.

Are home care agencies in Ashingdon well rated?

71 of the 78 rated agencies (91%) are Good or Outstanding; 105 list dementia as a specialism and 14 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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