Home Care in Hockley: Compare 85 Agencies, CQC Ratings and Costs (Oct 2026)

How Hockley measures up

At 90% Good or Outstanding, Hockley sits in line with the Essex figure of 90% (from 1,316 agencies). Ratings are older than average here: 9% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 12% across Essex. 3 are rated Outstanding here, out of 12 across Essex. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Hockley (58% Good or Outstanding) is 3rd out of 7 local towns, led by South Woodham Ferrers (65%). 110 of the 130 agencies (85%) list dementia as a specialism, against 80% across Essex. The oldest current rating dates from May 2018 (Mansion House Residential Home). The newest registration is New Vision Care Services Limited, registered with CQC in August 2026. Registered specialisms here: 111 of 130 list physical disabilities, 71 of 130 list learning disabilities and 79 of 130 list mental health conditions.

Which groups run agencies covering Hockley

Novus Care Limited 3 here
Livability 2 here
Hales Group Ltd 2 here
Midshires Care Limited 2 here
Sister Dorothy Limited 2 here
Chenai Holistic Home Care Agency Ltd 1 here
Bloomsbury Home Care Limited 1 here
J.C.Michael Groups Ltd 1 here
Alyson House RCH Ltd 1 here
Southend Care Limited 1 here
Anglian Care Limited 1 here
SummerCare Limited 1 here
Field Lane Foundation(The) 1 here
ECare Ltd 1 here
Agincare 1 here
Caremark 1 here
Homelium Care Limited 1 here
SPDNS Nurse Care Community Interest Company 1 here

Recently inspected

CQC's latest published ratings for agencies covering Hockley, newest first.

Newday Healthcare Professionals LtdGood17 Sep 2026
SuperhealthcareGood24 Jul 2026
J.C.Michael Groups Ltd SouthendGood17 Jun 2026
Chenai Holistic Home Care Agency LtdGood16 Apr 2026

Hockley compared with nearby towns

Town	Miles	Number of agencies	Good or Outstanding
Hockley	–	85	49
Ashingdon	1.5 mi	93	46
Rayleigh	2.4 mi	80	47
South Woodham Ferrers	3.4 mi	26	17
Hadleigh	3.9 mi	113	58
Southend-on-Sea	4.2 mi	100	51

Counts include any agency whose office lies within 7 miles of a town, and many cover several.

Home care prices in Hockley

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. 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. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.

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What families want to know about home care in Hockley

Which home care agencies cover Hockley?

There are 130 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Hockley (register checked Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Chenai Holistic Home Care Agency Ltd, Newday Healthcare Professionals Ltd and Bloomsbury Home Care - South Essex.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Hockley have?

Of the 81 that have been rated, 73 (90%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 3 of them Outstanding, and 8 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 49 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.

What are typical home care prices in Hockley?

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. 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. See our full cost guide.

Will Essex council pay for 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.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Hockley?

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, 14 of the 130 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 67 have an older report. See the checklist.

How does Hockley compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?

Nearest towns we cover: Ashingdon (1.5 miles): 93, 46 rated Good or Outstanding; Rayleigh (2.4 miles): 80, 47 rated Good or Outstanding; South Woodham Ferrers (3.4 miles): 26, 17 rated Good or Outstanding. Hockley itself has 85, 49 of them Good or Outstanding.

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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.

Home care in Hockley

Agencies covering Hockley, ranked