Home care · Essex
Children's care at home in Brentwood
Of the 147 home care agencies covering Brentwood, 33 offer children's care. CQC has rated 22 of them, and 91% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for children's care across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £36 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 5 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to IJB Healthcare Ltd: Good, on 23 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 20 of the 22 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. 11 are not rated yet.
- Rating changes in Essex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 33 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- You can ask Essex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Children's care at home in Brentwood", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 33CQC-registered agencies
- 91%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 33list dementia as a specialism
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of children's care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 147
- Elderly care · 142
- Care for adults under 65 · 137
- Physical disability care · 134
- Dementia care · 127
- Mental health care · 93
- Sensory impairment care · 92
- Learning disability care · 75
- Supported living · 39
- Children's care · 33
- Eating disorder support · 22
- Substance misuse support · 20
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ablecross Limited | Sep 2025 | 1.4 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Crystal Social Care | Jul 2025 | 2.6 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | IJB Healthcare Ltd | Sep 2026 | 5.3 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Cinox Healthcare Ltd | Mar 2026 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | The Wykeham | Sep 2023 | 3.7 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Jankan Care | Jun 2023 | 3.8 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Nikee Healthcare Services | Apr 2023 | 3.9 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | Dedicated Life Care | Dec 2021 | 4.5 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Lodge Group Care UK Limited | Nov 2023 | 6.3 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Cera - Essex and Havering | Jul 2024 | 6.8 miles | 8 | |
| 11 | Amazing Grace Personnel | Mar 2022 | 6.9 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Bluebird Care (Romford, Upminster & Grays) | May 2019 | 3.3 miles | 5 | |
| 13 | ProtectHand Care Limited | Jan 2023 | 3.7 miles | 7 | |
| 14 | 151 Chatteris Avenue | Sep 2021 | 4.1 miles | 8 | |
| 15 | Heaton Lodge | Jul 2019 | 4.5 miles | 8 | |
| 16 | Bluebird Care (Southend & Rochford) | Apr 2019 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 17 | Seccare+ | Mar 2020 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 18 | Care Quality Services Maldon | May 2020 | 6.1 miles | 9 | |
| 19 | Chosen Services UK Limited | May 2020 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 20 | Eliz's Domiciliary Care Agency LTD | Jun 2021 | 6.6 miles | 9 | |
| 21 | De Divine Service Limited | Aug 2022 | 6.1 miles | 6 | |
| 22 | Fresh Tree Care Services – Basildon Branch | Dec 2022 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 23 | Montbazon Court | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 9 |
| 24 | Well-Led Care | Not yet rated | – | 1.4 miles | 6 |
| 25 | Safeside Supported Living Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.4 miles | 6 |
| 26 | Access for Care | Not yet rated | – | 2.4 miles | 6 |
| 27 | Radecare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.7 miles | 5 |
| 28 | JNJ Support Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 5 |
| 29 | Triple 3 Healthcare Group | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 3 |
| 30 | HG Health Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.2 miles | 4 |
| 31 | Estice Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 8 |
| 32 | Tranquil Life Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 6 |
| 33 | Care Spark Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 6 |
Every agency covering Brentwood registered with CQC for children's care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Children's care in Brentwood: ratings, size and cost
22% of Brentwood's agencies (33 of 147) hold a CQC registration for children's care. 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 91% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Ablecross Limited, Crystal Social Care and IJB Healthcare Ltd. 4 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from April 2019 and the newest from September 2026. 4 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Brentwood. 11 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Essex, 87 agencies are registered for children's care, and 92% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 22% of agencies list children's care, compared with 18% across Essex.
Typical prices in the East of England: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About children's care
Care for children at home supports disabled children and young people, or those with complex health needs, and their families: personal care, short breaks for parents and help with health routines.
Questions to ask agencies about children's care
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
Where to get support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Getting a care needs assessment from Essex.
Children's care around Brentwood
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | – | 33 | 20 |
| Ingatestone | 4.4 mi | 24 | 17 |
| Billericay | 5.1 mi | 34 | 23 |
| Havering | 5.7 mi | 32 | 24 |
| Basildon | 7.6 mi | 32 | 23 |
| Aveley | 8.9 mi | 112 | 67 |
| Rainham, Havering | 9.0 mi | 13 | 12 |
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Free care cost report for Brentwood
- 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
Questions families ask about children's care in Brentwood
Who offers children's care at home in Brentwood?
Of the 147 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Brentwood, 33 list children's care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Ablecross Limited, Crystal Social Care and IJB Healthcare Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Brentwood well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 20 (91%) of the 22 rated, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 11 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Brentwood?
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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Essex council with the cost of 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.
How should I compare agencies in Brentwood?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 4 of the 33 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 18 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Brentwood for children's care?
Counting children's care: Brentwood 33 (20 Good or Outstanding); Ingatestone (4.4 miles): 24, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Billericay (5.1 miles): 34, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Havering (5.7 miles): 32, 24 rated Good or Outstanding.
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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.