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Mental health care at home in Billericay

66 out of 119 home care agencies covering Billericay are registered for mental health care, run by 64 different providers. The largest is Hales Group Limited, with 3. Of the 41 CQC has rated, 95% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England; 1 is Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 22 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 11 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 5 August 2026, Bluebird Care (Essex West) was rated Good, the newest rating here.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

In short

  • Essex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
  • Good or Outstanding: 39 of the 41 rated agencies, and 2 are rated below Good and 25 are not yet rated.
  • For dementia support, 63 have it on their CQC registration.
  • We check for new CQC ratings in Essex daily: see the latest changes.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Billericay", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

  • 66registered agencies
  • 95%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 63list dementia as a specialism
  • 5rated or inspected within two years

Who offers mental health care in Billericay

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank

RankAgencyCQC ratingDate ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Bluebird Care (Essex West)GoodAug 20263.5 miles6
2J.C.Michael Groups Ltd BasildonGoodSep 20254.3 miles7
3Bloomsbury Home Care – Essex MidGoodApr 20255.1 miles7
4Manifolds careGoodJul 20265.6 miles5
5Ablecross LimitedGoodSep 20255.6 miles7
6Cera - Essex and HaveringGoodJul 20243.2 miles8
7Amazing Grace PersonnelGoodMar 20223.4 miles6
8Caronne Care Essex BranchGoodOct 20223.4 miles8
9Premald CareGoodAug 20223.5 miles6
10IXCEED HEALTH UK LTDGoodOct 20233.8 miles5
11Beaumont Home CareGoodOct 20223.9 miles7
12E Care WickfordGoodFeb 20224.7 miles6
13Dion Care Services LimitedGoodSep 20235.1 miles9
14You & I Care LtdGoodNov 20235.4 miles6
15London Care (Basildon)GoodMay 20235.5 miles8
16Guardian Homecare (Basildon)GoodAug 20245.5 miles7
17Brisca Healthcare LtdGoodMar 20235.6 miles7
18Hales Group Limited – EssexGoodSep 20245.7 miles9
19South Essex Special Needs Housing Association Limited (SESNHA)GoodMay 20236.4 miles5
20Infinite Healthcare Services Head OfficeGoodAug 20236.8 miles5
21Family Homecare LtdGoodSep 20236.9 miles7
22AQS Homecare EssexGoodJul 20190.6 miles8
23Wellspring CareGoodJul 20212.7 miles7
24Prompt Healthcare Staffing LimitedGoodSep 20183.4 miles9
25Together CareGoodMay 20183.4 miles6
26Care Quality Services MaldonGoodMay 20203.7 miles9
27Seccare+GoodMar 20203.9 miles7
28ECL South EssexGoodFeb 20194.1 miles6
29MD Care LtdGoodNov 20184.4 miles6
30Hospice at HomeGoodJan 20235.1 miles7
31Poplar HouseGoodFeb 20195.1 miles9
32Excellence CareOutstandingJan 20205.5 miles6
33Novus Care Limited - WickfordGoodOct 20215.5 miles7
343 Broadway ChambersGoodOct 20195.6 miles7
35First Stop Recruitment Services LimitedGoodJan 20195.6 miles6
36Ebony Healthcare Services LimitedGoodNov 20175.6 miles3
37De Vere Care Partnership – South West EssexGoodNov 20215.6 miles6
38Personal Choice Carers At Home LimitedGoodMar 20205.6 miles5
39Beehive LaneGoodMay 20216.8 miles5
40Treasure VinceRequires improvementSep 20244.2 miles6
41Fresh Tree Care Services – Basildon BranchRequires improvementDec 20223.8 miles7
42Carelink Services LtdNot yet rated–2.2 miles5
43Access for CareNot yet rated–3.0 miles6
44Sunbear Care BrentwoodNot yet rated–3.0 miles5
45Onamds Care LimitedNot yet rated–3.2 miles4
46Greenfields Care Services LimitedNot yet rated–3.2 miles5
47Hilltop Care LtdNot yet rated–3.5 miles5
48Marlyn Recruitment LtdNot yet rated–3.7 miles7
49Unibekk Care Services LimitedNot yet rated–4.1 miles4
50Vim CareNot yet rated–4.2 miles5
51Fona Godema LimitedNot yet rated–4.2 miles4
52JNJ Support Services LtdNot yet rated–4.4 miles5
53Favour Care LimitedNot yet rated–4.6 miles6
54ADHOCS CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDNot yet rated–4.7 miles4
5518Plus Support LimitedNot yet rated–5.3 miles5
56Montbazon CourtNot yet rated–5.5 miles9
57Well-Led CareNot yet rated–5.6 miles6
58Safeside Supported Living Services LtdNot yet rated–5.6 miles6
59Amor Social Care LtdNot yet rated–5.6 miles5
60Unique Resourcing LtdNot yet rated–5.6 miles6
61Connect Care - EssexNot yet rated–5.6 miles3
62Symbolic Care Group LimitedNot yet rated–6.8 miles7
63Cedar Green Healthcare Services LtdNot yet rated–6.8 miles6
64A Medin Care ServiceNot yet rated–6.8 miles4
65Roseberry Kare LimitedNot yet rated–6.9 miles5
66Great Future SupportNot yet rated–6.9 miles6

All agencies covering Billericay with a CQC registration for mental health care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

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Mental health care in Billericay by the numbers

66 of the 119 agencies covering Billericay are registered with CQC for mental health care (55%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 95% (above England, in line with the 94% for all agencies in the town).

For mental health care, the top rated agencies are Bluebird Care (Essex West), J.C.Michael Groups Ltd Basildon and Bloomsbury Home Care – Essex Mid. Ratings run from November 2017 to August 2026, and 5 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Billericay centre: 1. 25 still await a first CQC rating.

For comparison, Essex has 264 agencies registered for mental health care; of those rated, 91% are Good or Outstanding. Across Essex, 56% of agencies are registered for mental health care, against 55% here.

Live-in care in the East of England runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.

What mental health care involves

Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.

What to ask about mental health care

  1. How do you work with the local community mental health team?
  2. How do you manage medication and side effects?
  3. How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
  4. How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
  5. How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?

Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. All mental health care in Essex.

Mental health care in nearby towns

TownDistanceAgenciesGood or Outstanding
Billericay–6639
Ingatestone3.4 mi6541
Basildon4.1 mi7146
Wickford4.7 mi6848
Brentwood5.1 mi9356
Stanford-le-Hope7.2 mi8856
Chelmsford8.0 mi4028

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What families want to know about mental health care in Billericay

How many agencies in Billericay offer mental health care?

Mental health care is a registered specialism for 66 of the 119 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Billericay (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Bluebird Care (Essex West), J.C.Michael Groups Ltd Basildon and Bloomsbury Home Care – Essex Mid.

How are home care agencies in Billericay rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 41. Of those, 39 (95%) are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 25 here are still unrated.

How much should I expect to pay for home care in Billericay?

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. 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. Read the full cost guide.

Can Essex council help pay for home care?

It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Essex 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 Essex council.

How can I pick between agencies in Billericay?

Check how recent each CQC report is first: 5 of the 66 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 36. 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 mental health care in towns near Billericay?

Billericay has 66, with 39 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Ingatestone (3.4 miles): 65, 41 rated Good or Outstanding; Basildon (4.1 miles): 71, 46 rated Good or Outstanding; Wickford (4.7 miles): 68, 48 rated Good or Outstanding.

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