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Home care in Saffron Walden

CQC lists 16 home care agencies covering Saffron Walden. Among the 13 with a CQC rating, 85% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% across Essex and 88% across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Coghlan Care Ltd was rated Good on 16 March 2026.

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  • You can ask Essex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
  • Good or Outstanding: 11 of the 13 rated agencies; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. 3 are not rated yet.
  • Latest CQC rating changes in Essex, checked daily.
  • For dementia support, 12 have it on their CQC registration.

Citation: "Home care in Saffron Walden", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

  • 16agencies registered with CQC
  • 85%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 12list dementia as a specialism
  • 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Typical prices in Saffron Walden against East of England and England, Oct 2026
CareSaffron WaldenEast of EnglandEngland
Visiting care, an hour£33.50£33.50£33.50
Live-in care, a week£1,610£1,610£1,610

Homecare Association minimum sustainable council rate for 2026/27: £34.42 an hour. Essex County Council pays: £28.04 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £849.45 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,102.68 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (council source). Saffron Walden figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

Saffron Walden home care agencies, ranked

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  1. Coghlan Care Ltd

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: Personal care is help with tasks related to personal hygiene.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Coghlan Care Ltd)

  2. CA Case Management Ltd

    under 0.5 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: People received safe care from staff who knew them well.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2022
    See details (CA Case Management Ltd)

  3. Your Quality Care Services Ltd (Debden)

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People were supported by a small and consistent staff team who knew them well and understood how they liked to be supported.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    See details (Your Quality Care Services Ltd (Debden))

  4. Care Plus Essex Limited part of Manorcourt Care

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Where they do, we also take into account any wider social care provided.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2018
    See details (Care Plus Essex Limited part of Manorcourt Care)

  5. Here to Care - Saffron Walden

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People received care that was person centred and caring from staff who knew them well and with whom they had good relationships.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2019
    See details (Here to Care - Saffron Walden)

  6. Saffron Support

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People were very positive about the support the service provided.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2021
    See details (Saffron Support)

  7. Hales Group Limited – Hertfordshire

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People were safe and protected from avoidable harm because staff knew how to identify and report any concerns…

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2019
    See details (Hales Group Limited – Hertfordshire)

  8. Herts & Essex Independence at Home Ltd Office

    0.8 miles · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: Herts and Essex independence at home was inspected on 13 and 16 April 2018 and the inspection was announced.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2018
    See details (Herts & Essex Independence at Home Ltd Office)

  9. Ross Nursing Services Limited

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People using the service and their relatives were happy with the care and support they received and said it met their individual needs.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2020
    See details (Ross Nursing Services Limited)

  10. Trinity Carestaff Solutions Limited

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Governance arrangements provided assurance that the service was well-led.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2021
    See details (Trinity Carestaff Solutions Limited)

  11. Nichols Court

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022Previous provider's rating
    See details (Nichols Court)

  12. Mandalay

    under 0.5 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: Right Support: People's risks had been identified and assessed however, these required further improvement to ensure they were individualised to the person.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Jan 2024
    See details (Mandalay)

  13. WeCare Angels II

    3.1 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Sep 2023Previous provider's rating
    See details (WeCare Angels II)

  14. Phoenix Premium Care

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Phoenix Premium Care)

  15. Your Care Your Home Ltd

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Your Care Your Home Ltd)

  16. Yourlife (Saffron Walden)

    0.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Yourlife (Saffron Walden))

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24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Saffron Walden

Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.

How much home care costs in Saffron Walden

Usual 2026 prices across England
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

What Essex County Council pays providers: £28.04 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £849.45 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,102.68 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.

Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.

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Dementia care at home in Saffron Walden

12 of the 16 agencies covering Saffron Walden are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 9 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 12 registered for dementia.

What the numbers say about Saffron Walden

Essex has 12 Outstanding agencies, none of them covering Saffron Walden. Of Saffron Walden and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Saffron Walden has the highest share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (69%); next is Great Dunmow at 69%. 85% of rated agencies covering Saffron Walden are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% of those rated among the 1,315 we list across Essex. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 6% covering Saffron Walden, 12% across Essex. Most recent to register: Nichols Court (November 2025). Looking at specialisms, 13 of 16 list physical disabilities, 5 of 16 list learning disabilities and 7 of 16 list mental health conditions. The share registered for dementia is 75% in Saffron Walden (12 of 16) and 80% across Essex. Oldest rating on the list: Herts & Essex Independence at Home Ltd Office, June 2018.

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Saffron Walden and the towns around it

TownDistanceAgenciesGood or Outstanding
Saffron Walden–1611
Linton5.5 mi2716
Sawston7.7 mi2414
Haverhill9.2 mi137
Bishop's Stortford11.2 mi3116
Great Dunmow11.3 mi139

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

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Common questions about home care in Saffron Walden

Which home care agencies cover Saffron Walden?

There are 16 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Saffron Walden (register checked Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Coghlan Care Ltd, CA Case Management Ltd and Your Quality Care Services Ltd (Debden).

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Saffron Walden have?

Of the 13 that have been rated, 11 (85%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 3. That is common for services registered recently.

What are typical home care prices in Saffron Walden?

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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.

Will Essex council pay for 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.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Saffron Walden?

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, 1 of the 16 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 12 have older reports. Use our checklist.

How does Saffron Walden compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?

Nearest towns we cover: Linton (5.5 miles): 27, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Sawston (7.7 miles): 24, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Haverhill (9.2 miles): 13, 7 rated Good or Outstanding. Saffron Walden itself has 16, 11 of them Good or Outstanding.

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