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Dementia care at home in Braintree
Dementia care is offered by 29 of the 38 home care agencies covering Braintree. Of the 23 CQC has rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for dementia care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 13 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, St Georges Ltd was rated Good on 7 August 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- CQC rates 20 of the 23 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 6 not yet rated.
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To cite: "Dementia care at home in Braintree", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 29registered agencies
- 87%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 4rated or inspected within two years
Who offers dementia care in Braintree
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 38
- Elderly care · 35
- Care for adults under 65 · 33
- Physical disability care · 30
- Dementia care · 29
- Sensory impairment care · 25
- Learning disability care · 21
- Mental health care · 18
- Supported living · 5
- Eating disorder support · 3
- Children's care · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JJR Care Ltd | Feb 2026 | 4.1 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | SureCare Colchester & Braintree | Feb 2026 | 6.0 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | St Georges Ltd | Aug 2026 | 6.6 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Helping Hands Braintree | Apr 2022 | 0.7 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Home Instead Braintree | Jul 2023 | 1.1 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Good Life Care Limited | Apr 2022 | 1.2 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Filcare Ltd | Jun 2023 | 2.6 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | CO9 Senior Homehelp Limited | Feb 2023 | 5.5 miles | 2 | |
| 9 | Fitzpatrick Total Home Care Limited | Jun 2023 | 6.5 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | A PL+US Caring Service | Nov 2023 | 6.7 miles | 4 | |
| 11 | Radis Community Care (Helen Court) | Apr 2023 | 6.9 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | Great Bradfords House | Oct 2018 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 13 | Crossroads Braintree & Chelmsford | Sep 2018 | 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 14 | Christchurch Cares | Jun 2019 | 0.7 miles | 5 | |
| 15 | Bocking | Jan 2020 | 1.3 miles | 5 | |
| 16 | Essex Dementia Care | Oct 2019 | 3.1 miles | 1 | |
| 17 | Crosspath Care LTD | Dec 2018 | 6.0 miles | 5 | |
| 18 | Forest Homecare Limited | Mar 2020 | 6.5 miles | 6 | |
| 19 | PCM Homecare Limited | Aug 2021 | 6.9 miles | 7 | |
| 20 | Five Stars Care Services Ltd | Mar 2019 | 6.9 miles | 2 | |
| 21 | Caring Direct Ltd | Mar 2025 | 2.4 miles | 6 | |
| 22 | Bloomcare Ltd | Mar 2020 | 0.8 miles | 3 | |
| 23 | Essex/London | Mar 2020 | 1.2 miles | 5 | |
| 24 | Firmly Care | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 3 |
| 25 | Fareni Lifecare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 0.5 miles | 3 |
| 26 | BLOSSOM HOME CARE COLCHESTER | Not yet rated | – | 3.1 miles | 5 |
| 27 | Rockview Healthcare Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.5 miles | 6 |
| 28 | The Care Professionals (Essex) Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.7 miles | 3 |
| 29 | Wellness Care Group Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 4 |
Every agency covering Braintree registered with CQC for dementia care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Dementia care in Braintree: what the data shows
76% of Braintree's agencies (29 of 38) hold a CQC registration for dementia care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 87%, 3 points below the town-wide 90% and in line with the 88% for dementia care across England.
The highest rated agencies for dementia care are JJR Care Ltd, SureCare Colchester & Braintree and St Georges Ltd. 4 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from September 2018 and the newest from August 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Braintree centre: 11. 6 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Essex has 382 agencies registered for dementia care; of those rated, 90% are Good or Outstanding. Here 76% of agencies list dementia care, compared with 81% across Essex.
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 dementia care involves
Dementia care is support from staff trained to help people living with dementia: keeping routines familiar, helping with eating and drinking, managing distress without relying on medication, and keeping people safe without taking away their independence. Providers register "dementia" as a specialism with CQC when they support people with it.
Questions to ask agencies about dementia care
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
Support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in Essex. Jargon explained: Dementia care.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree | – | 29 | 20 |
| Halstead | 5.2 mi | 19 | 13 |
| Coggeshall | 5.4 mi | 31 | 23 |
| Witham | 6.4 mi | 29 | 18 |
| Hatfield Peverel | 7.6 mi | 64 | 40 |
| Great Dunmow | 8.6 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Chelmsford | 10.5 mi | 54 | 35 |
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Dementia care in Braintree: your questions answered
Who offers dementia care at home in Braintree?
Of the 38 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Braintree, 29 list dementia care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are JJR Care Ltd, SureCare Colchester & Braintree and St Georges Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Braintree have?
Of the 23 that have been rated, 20 (87%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 6 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Braintree?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Essex council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Essex council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Essex council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Braintree?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 4 of the 29 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 19 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Braintree compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Halstead (5.2 miles): 19, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Coggeshall (5.4 miles): 31, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Witham (6.4 miles): 29, 18 rated Good or Outstanding. Braintree itself has 29, 20 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Braintree
- Dementia care in Halstead 5.2 mi
- Dementia care in Coggeshall 5.4 mi
- Dementia care in Witham 6.4 mi
- Dementia care in Hatfield Peverel 7.6 mi
- Dementia care in Great Dunmow 8.6 mi
- Dementia care in Chelmsford 10.5 mi
- Dementia care in Danbury 11.5 mi
- Dementia care in Maldon 11.8 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.