Home care · Essex
Learning disability care at home in Chigwell
350 of the 649 home care agencies covering Chigwell offer learning disability care, from 344 providers. Livingstone Health Care Limited has the most, at 2. 89% of the 276 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for learning disability care across England. 5 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 140 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 29 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was ICare Resource Limited, rated Good on 20 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Among the 276 rated agencies, 246 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 30 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 74 are not rated yet.
- Rating changes in Essex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- You can ask Essex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 282 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
To cite: "Learning disability care at home in Chigwell", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 350CQC-registered agencies
- 89%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 282are registered for dementia
- 63inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Learning disability care in Chigwell: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 649
- Elderly care · 587
- Care for adults under 65 · 578
- Physical disability care · 549
- Dementia care · 527
- Mental health care · 409
- Sensory impairment care · 376
- Learning disability care · 350
- Supported living · 207
- Children's care · 194
- Eating disorder support · 102
- Substance misuse support · 89
All agencies covering Chigwell with a CQC registration for learning disability care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How learning disability care in Chigwell compares
54% of Chigwell's agencies (350 of 648) hold a CQC registration for learning disability care. Of those rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 88% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 89% for learning disability care.
Marcus and Marcus Ltd, The Care Advantage and Care Qters Ltd lead the list for learning disability care. Ratings run from October 2017 to October 2026, and 63 are from the last two years. 7 have an office within 2 miles of Chigwell centre. 74 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Essex, 52% of agencies are registered for learning disability care, against 54% here.
Visiting home care in the East of England typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from learning disability care
Learning disability care supports adults with a learning disability to live the life they choose: daily living skills, health appointments, work, education and friendships. Good services follow CQC's "Right support, right care, right culture" guidance and put the person's own choices first.
What to ask about learning disability care
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
Where to get support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care across Essex.
Where else nearby offers learning disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell | – | 350 | 246 |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1.8 mi | 328 | 229 |
| Loughton | 2.4 mi | 206 | 143 |
| Redbridge | 2.7 mi | 62 | 46 |
| Waltham Forest | 4.2 mi | 32 | 24 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 5.4 mi | 85 | 58 |
| Newham | 5.7 mi | 53 | 36 |
Council help
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Free care cost report for Chigwell
- 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
Common questions about learning disability care in Chigwell
Who offers learning disability care at home in Chigwell?
Of the 649 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chigwell, 350 list learning disability care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Marcus and Marcus Ltd, The Care Advantage and Care Qters Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Chigwell?
246 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 276 with a rating, 5 of them Outstanding, and 30 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 74 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Chigwell?
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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Does Essex council fund 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 do I choose between agencies in Chigwell?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 63 of 350 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 213 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Chigwell?
In Chigwell there are 350, 246 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Buckhurst Hill (1.8 miles): 328, 229 rated Good or Outstanding; Loughton (2.4 miles): 206, 143 rated Good or Outstanding; Redbridge (2.7 miles): 62, 46 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care in nearby towns
- Learning disability care in Buckhurst Hill 1.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Loughton 2.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Redbridge 2.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Waltham Forest 4.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Barking and Dagenham 5.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Newham 5.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Havering 5.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Epping 6.1 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.