Home care · Essex
Children's care at home in Loughton
113 of the 392 home care agencies covering Loughton offer children's care, from 111 providers. De Vere Care Partnership Ltd has the most, at 3. Among the 73 with a CQC rating, 95% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for children's care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 29 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 12 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Divine Community Care Limited, rated Good on 31 July 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 94 have it on their CQC registration.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Essex daily: see the latest changes.
- 69 of the 73 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 4 are rated below Good, with 40 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Essex council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Loughton", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 113CQC-registered agencies
- 95%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 94are registered for dementia
- 21inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers children's care in Loughton
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 392
- Elderly care · 343
- Care for adults under 65 · 342
- Physical disability care · 323
- Dementia care · 303
- Mental health care · 238
- Sensory impairment care · 229
- Learning disability care · 206
- Supported living · 129
- Children's care · 113
- Eating disorder support · 52
- Substance misuse support · 48
This table lists each agency covering Loughton registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Loughton centre.
How children's care in Loughton compares
113 of the 391 agencies covering Loughton are registered with CQC for children's care (29%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 95%, 9 points above the town-wide 86% and above the 89% for children's care across England.
The highest rated agencies for children's care are The Care Advantage, Securecare (UK) Limited and Optimam Complex Care. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from May 2018; 21 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Loughton centre: 2. 40 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Children's care is on 29% of registrations here and 18% 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 children's care involves
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
Where to get support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Essex: care needs assessment.
Children's care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton | – | 113 | 69 |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1.8 mi | 190 | 123 |
| Chigwell | 2.4 mi | 194 | 127 |
| Epping | 4.1 mi | 30 | 22 |
| Redbridge | 5.1 mi | 48 | 26 |
| Waltham Forest | 5.4 mi | 15 | 13 |
| Enfield | 6.3 mi | 27 | 17 |
Help from the council
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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
Children's care in Loughton: your questions answered
How many agencies in Loughton offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 113 of the 392 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Loughton (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include The Care Advantage, Securecare (UK) Limited and Optimam Complex Care.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Loughton?
69 (95%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 73 with a rating, with 1 Outstanding; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 40 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Loughton?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Does Essex council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Essex council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Essex council.
How do I choose between agencies in Loughton?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 21 of 113 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 52. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more children's care in towns near Loughton?
In Loughton there are 113, 69 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Buckhurst Hill (1.8 miles): 190, 123 rated Good or Outstanding; Chigwell (2.4 miles): 194, 127 rated Good or Outstanding; Epping (4.1 miles): 30, 22 rated Good or Outstanding.
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