Home care · Essex
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.
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
- All 119
- Care for adults under 65 · 111
- Elderly care · 111
- Physical disability care · 102
- Dementia care · 97
- Sensory impairment care · 72
- Mental health care · 66
- Learning disability care · 52
- Children's care · 34
- Supported living · 30
- Eating disorder support · 17
- Substance misuse support · 17
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.
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
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- 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
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay | – | 66 | 39 |
| Ingatestone | 3.4 mi | 65 | 41 |
| Basildon | 4.1 mi | 71 | 46 |
| Wickford | 4.7 mi | 68 | 48 |
| Brentwood | 5.1 mi | 93 | 56 |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 7.2 mi | 88 | 56 |
| Chelmsford | 8.0 mi | 40 | 28 |
Help from the council
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Free care cost report for Billericay
- 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
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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Nearby: mental health care around Billericay
- Mental health care in Ingatestone 3.4 mi
- Mental health care in Basildon 4.1 mi
- Mental health care in Wickford 4.7 mi
- Mental health care in Brentwood 5.1 mi
- Mental health care in Stanford-le-Hope 7.2 mi
- Mental health care in Chelmsford 8.0 mi
- Mental health care in South Woodham Ferrers 8.2 mi
- Mental health care in Rayleigh 8.2 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.