Home care · Essex
Dementia care at home in Brentwood
127 of the 147 home care agencies covering Brentwood offer dementia care, from 126 providers. Care and Wellbeing Group Limited has the most, at 2. Of the 78 CQC has rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for dementia care across England. 4 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £36 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 35 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 16 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was IJB Healthcare Ltd, rated Good on 23 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Good or Outstanding: 72 of the 78 rated agencies, 6 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 49 are not rated yet.
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Brentwood", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 127agencies registered with CQC
- 92%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 19inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering dementia care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- 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
Every agency covering Brentwood registered with CQC for dementia care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How dementia care in Brentwood compares
Registered for dementia care: 127 out of 147 agencies covering Brentwood (86%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 92%, in line with the town-wide 91% and above the 88% for dementia care across England.
The highest rated agencies for dementia care are Home Instead Brentwood, Billericay & Upminster, My Homecare Chelmsford and Helping Hands Brentwood. 19 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2018 and the newest from September 2026. Within 2 miles of Brentwood centre: 17 offices. 49 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Essex as a whole has 382 agencies registered for dementia care; 90% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 86% of agencies list dementia care, compared with 81% across Essex.
In the East of England, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Dementia care: what it means
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
Questions to ask agencies about dementia care
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care in Essex as a whole. Jargon explained: Dementia care.
Nearby towns: dementia care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | – | 127 | 72 |
| Ingatestone | 4.4 mi | 93 | 57 |
| Billericay | 5.1 mi | 97 | 56 |
| Havering | 5.7 mi | 106 | 63 |
| Basildon | 7.6 mi | 98 | 55 |
| Aveley | 8.9 mi | 335 | 150 |
| Rainham, Havering | 9.0 mi | 39 | 20 |
Council support
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Dementia care in Brentwood: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Brentwood offer dementia care?
127 of the 147 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Brentwood list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Home Instead Brentwood, Billericay & Upminster, My Homecare Chelmsford and Helping Hands Brentwood.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Brentwood?
72 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 78 with a rating, including 4 Outstanding, while 6 are rated below Good. 49 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Brentwood?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Essex council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Essex council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Essex council.
How do I choose between agencies in Brentwood?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 19 of 127 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 59 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more dementia care in towns near Brentwood?
In Brentwood there are 127, 72 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Ingatestone (4.4 miles): 93, 57 rated Good or Outstanding; Billericay (5.1 miles): 97, 56 rated Good or Outstanding; Havering (5.7 miles): 106, 63 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Ingatestone 4.4 mi
- Dementia care in Billericay 5.1 mi
- Dementia care in Havering 5.7 mi
- Dementia care in Basildon 7.6 mi
- Dementia care in Aveley 8.9 mi
- Dementia care in Rainham, Havering 9.0 mi
- Dementia care in Stanford-le-Hope 9.1 mi
- Dementia care in Wickford 9.6 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.