Home care · Essex
Dementia care at home in Harlow
61 of the 65 home care agencies covering Harlow offer dementia care. Among the 44 with a CQC rating, 77% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for dementia care across England. 3 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 29 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 8 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Kindherts Care Ltd, rated Good on 16 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Latest CQC rating changes in Essex, checked daily.
- CQC rates 34 of the 44 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 10 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. 17 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Essex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Citation: "Dementia care at home in Harlow", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 61CQC-registered agencies
- 77%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 7inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Dementia care in Harlow: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 65
- Elderly care · 63
- Dementia care · 61
- Physical disability care · 59
- Care for adults under 65 · 58
- Sensory impairment care · 45
- Mental health care · 35
- Learning disability care · 33
- Supported living · 11
- Children's care · 11
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Eating disorder support · 6
This table lists each agency covering Harlow registered for dementia care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Harlow centre.
How dementia care in Harlow compares
CQC lists dementia care for 61 of the 65 agencies covering Harlow, or 94%. 77% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 78% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Care Just 4U, Violet Care Agency Ltd and St Elizabeth's Domiciliary Care Agency. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from June 2017; 7 fall within the last two years. 29 have an office within 2 miles of Harlow centre. 17 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Essex, 382 agencies are registered for dementia care, and 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Dementia care is on 94% of registrations here and 81% across Essex.
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 dementia care
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
Before you choose: questions on dementia care
- 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?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Essex. What "Dementia care" means.
Where else nearby offers dementia care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow | – | 61 | 34 |
| Epping | 4.9 mi | 119 | 65 |
| Hoddesdon | 5.7 mi | 105 | 57 |
| Ware | 6.9 mi | 54 | 34 |
| Bishop's Stortford | 7.1 mi | 28 | 15 |
| Cheshunt | 8.1 mi | 147 | 84 |
| Hertford | 8.5 mi | 57 | 37 |
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- 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 dementia care in Harlow
Which agencies in Harlow provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 61 of the 65 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Harlow list dementia care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Care Just 4U, Violet Care Agency Ltd and St Elizabeth's Domiciliary Care Agency.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Harlow?
34 (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 44 with a rating (3 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 10. Not yet rated: 17. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Harlow?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Does Essex council fund home care?
It may. Essex council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Essex council.
How do I choose between agencies in Harlow?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 7 of 61 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 37 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more dementia care in towns near Harlow?
In Harlow there are 61, 34 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Epping (4.9 miles): 119, 65 rated Good or Outstanding; Hoddesdon (5.7 miles): 105, 57 rated Good or Outstanding; Ware (6.9 miles): 54, 34 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Epping 4.9 mi
- Dementia care in Hoddesdon 5.7 mi
- Dementia care in Ware 6.9 mi
- Dementia care in Bishop's Stortford 7.1 mi
- Dementia care in Cheshunt 8.1 mi
- Dementia care in Hertford 8.5 mi
- Dementia care in Loughton 8.7 mi
- Dementia care in Buckhurst Hill 10.4 mi
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