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Dementia care at home in Halstead
Dementia care is offered by 19 of the 24 home care agencies covering Halstead. Of the 15 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. 10 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, JJR Care Ltd was rated Good on 19 February 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Essex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Rating changes in Essex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- CQC rates 13 of the 15 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 4 are not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Halstead", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 19registered agencies
- 87%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Who offers dementia care in Halstead
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 24
- Elderly care · 21
- Physical disability care · 20
- Dementia care · 19
- Care for adults under 65 · 19
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Learning disability care · 15
- Mental health care · 11
- Children's care · 4
- Supported living · 4
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SureCare Colchester & Braintree | Feb 2026 | 3.4 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | JJR Care Ltd | Feb 2026 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | CO9 Senior Homehelp Limited | Feb 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 2 | |
| 4 | Fitzpatrick Total Home Care Limited | Jun 2023 | 2.5 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Good Life Care Limited | Apr 2022 | 5.6 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Home Instead Braintree | Jul 2023 | 5.7 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Helping Hands Braintree | Apr 2022 | 5.8 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Forest Homecare Limited | Mar 2020 | 2.9 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Crosspath Care LTD | Dec 2018 | 3.4 miles | 5 | |
| 10 | Bocking | Jan 2020 | 4.6 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | Great Bradfords House | Oct 2018 | 5.2 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | Crossroads Braintree & Chelmsford | Sep 2018 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 13 | Christchurch Cares | Jun 2019 | 5.8 miles | 5 | |
| 14 | Bloomcare Ltd | Mar 2020 | 5.0 miles | 3 | |
| 15 | Essex/London | Mar 2020 | 6.3 miles | 5 | |
| 16 | Wellness Care Group Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 17 | Firmly Care | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 3 |
| 18 | Fareni Lifecare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.7 miles | 3 |
| 19 | Rockview Healthcare Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 6 |
This table lists each agency covering Halstead registered for dementia care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Halstead centre.
Dementia care in Halstead: what the data shows
Registered for dementia care: 19 out of 24 agencies covering Halstead (79%). 87% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points below the 89% for all agencies here and in line with the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: SureCare Colchester & Braintree, JJR Care Ltd and CO9 Senior Homehelp Limited. The newest rating is from February 2026 and the oldest from September 2018; 2 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Halstead centre: 2. 4 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Essex has 382 agencies registered for dementia care; of those rated, 90% are Good or Outstanding. Dementia care is on 79% of registrations here and 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
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.
Before you choose: questions on dementia care
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
Support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in Essex. What "Dementia care" means.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead | – | 19 | 13 |
| Coggeshall | 5.1 mi | 31 | 23 |
| Braintree | 5.2 mi | 29 | 20 |
| Sudbury | 8.0 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Witham | 9.7 mi | 29 | 18 |
| Hatfield Peverel | 11.6 mi | 64 | 40 |
| Colchester | 11.7 mi | 64 | 37 |
Council help
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about dementia care in Halstead
Which home care agencies in Halstead offer dementia care?
19 of the 24 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Halstead list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are SureCare Colchester & Braintree, JJR Care Ltd and CO9 Senior Homehelp Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Halstead have?
Of the 15 that have been rated, 13 (87%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 4 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Halstead?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Essex council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Halstead?
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, 2 of the 19 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 13 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Halstead compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Coggeshall (5.1 miles): 31, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Braintree (5.2 miles): 29, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Sudbury (8.0 miles): 10, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Halstead itself has 19, 13 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Halstead
- Dementia care in Coggeshall 5.1 mi
- Dementia care in Braintree 5.2 mi
- Dementia care in Sudbury 8.0 mi
- Dementia care in Witham 9.7 mi
- Dementia care in Hatfield Peverel 11.6 mi
- Dementia care in Colchester 11.7 mi
- Dementia care in Great Dunmow 12.7 mi
- Dementia care in Haverhill 13.1 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.