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Elderly care at home in South Woodham Ferrers

66 of the 71 home care agencies covering South Woodham Ferrers offer elderly care, from 64 providers. Livability has the most, at 2. Among the 43 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for elderly care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 25 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 5 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Newday Healthcare Professionals Ltd, rated Good on 17 September 2026.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

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Key points

  • New and changed CQC ratings across Essex, updated every day.
  • 43 of the 43 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding and 23 are not yet rated.
  • 56 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
  • Essex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.

Citation: "Elderly care at home in South Woodham Ferrers", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

  • 66agencies registered with CQC
  • 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 56list dementia as a specialism
  • 4inspected or rated since October 2024

Elderly care in South Woodham Ferrers: providers ranked

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Chenai Holistic Home Care Agency LtdGoodApr 2026under 0.5 miles6
2Precision Home Care LtdGoodDec 20243.8 miles3
3Integrated Support Services LtdGoodJan 20265.2 miles6
4Newday Healthcare Professionals LtdGoodSep 20266.8 miles1
5Shaftesbury Cranfield CourtGoodDec 2022under 0.5 miles6
6South Essex Special Needs Housing Association Limited (SESNHA)GoodMay 20232.3 miles5
7Brooks Care and Nursing Services LtdGoodOct 20233.4 miles6
8Shaftesbury St GilesGoodAug 20243.9 miles6
9KB Solutionz Head OfficeGoodMar 20223.9 miles7
10Hales Group Limited – EssexGoodSep 20244.0 miles9
11E Care WickfordGoodFeb 20224.1 miles6
12Anglian Care Limited - Rankin HouseGoodJan 20245.3 miles6
13Alyson HomecareGoodSep 20235.7 miles7
14Mike Riglin NursingGoodNov 20236.0 miles6
15Brisca Healthcare LtdGoodMar 20236.1 miles7
16Forget Me Not Caring LimitedGoodApr 20246.3 miles6
17Premier CareGoodApr 20236.3 miles6
18Remaj CareGoodJul 20226.3 miles2
19Shaf LodgeGoodAug 20236.6 miles4
20Home Care EssexGoodFeb 20236.8 miles4
21Family Homecare LtdGoodSep 20236.9 miles7
22Royale Carers LimitedGoodFeb 20227.0 miles4
23Bluebell HomecareGoodNov 2019under 0.5 miles4
24Proactive MedicareGoodFeb 20204.0 miles6
25Personal Choice Carers At Home LimitedGoodMar 20204.0 miles5
26MD Care LtdGoodNov 20184.3 miles6
27Dobsons HouseGoodMar 20194.4 miles1
28Helping Hands BasildonGoodMar 20204.5 miles4
29Kinect Services LimitedGoodFeb 20204.5 miles6
30E&K Care LimitedGoodApr 20205.1 miles3
31Care Connected LimitedGoodNov 20195.3 miles6
32Thorough Care Corporation LtdGoodJul 20195.8 miles5
33Caremark (Southend and Rochford)GoodMay 20195.9 miles3
34First Stop Recruitment Services LimitedGoodJan 20196.1 miles6
35Homelium EssexGoodNov 20186.2 miles2
36Divine Care Group LtdGoodNov 20196.2 miles6
37Poplar HouseGoodFeb 20196.3 miles9
38Real People LtdOutstandingApr 20196.3 miles6
39Southways Group LtdGoodJun 20216.3 miles5
40Wellspring CareGoodJul 20216.6 miles7
41Home Instead Senior CareGoodNov 20196.6 miles4
42Stanford Wellbeing OfficesGoodJun 20216.8 miles5
43Mansion House Residential HomeGoodMay 20186.9 miles4
44Prestige Healthcare 247 LtdNot yet rated–2.4 miles4
45Nudawn Housing and Support Services LtdNot yet rated–2.8 miles1
46BR Healthcare LimitedNot yet rated–3.9 miles3
47Kind Care Agency LimitedNot yet rated–3.9 miles5
48Nurseplus - RayleighNot yet rated–3.9 miles10
4918Plus Support LimitedNot yet rated–4.0 miles5
50Essex OfficeNot yet rated–4.6 miles1
511 Windsor roadNot yet rated–5.2 miles3
52Aboutme Care Services LimitedNot yet rated–5.3 miles4
53Roseberry Kare LimitedNot yet rated–5.4 miles5
54Benfleet EssexNot yet rated–5.6 miles5
55Nupath Care Services LTDNot yet rated–5.9 miles3
56A Medin Care ServiceNot yet rated–5.9 miles4
57PEAH Care Services LtdNot yet rated–6.1 miles3
58Bristol RoadNot yet rated–6.4 miles7
59Marlyn Recruitment LtdNot yet rated–6.6 miles7
60Alina Homecare BasildonNot yet rated–6.6 miles3
61Care Expert Services LtdNot yet rated–6.7 miles5
62Day & Night Global Care LtdNot yet rated–6.7 miles4
63Holistic Healthcare Southend-on-Sea LtdNot yet rated–6.8 miles3
64Daisy & Iris Homecare LtdNot yet rated–6.9 miles4
65Satellite Health Care LimitedNot yet rated–7.0 miles2
66Utmost CareNot yet rated–7.0 miles1

This table lists each agency covering South Woodham Ferrers registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from South Woodham Ferrers centre.

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How elderly care in South Woodham Ferrers compares

CQC lists elderly care for 66 of the 71 agencies covering South Woodham Ferrers, or 93%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for elderly care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Chenai Holistic Home Care Agency Ltd, Precision Home Care Ltd and Integrated Support Services Ltd. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from May 2018; 4 fall within the last two years. 3 have an office within 2 miles of South Woodham Ferrers centre. 23 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Essex as a whole has 438 agencies registered for elderly care; 90% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 93% of registrations here and 92% 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 elderly care

This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.

Before you choose: questions on elderly care

  1. How do you keep the family updated week to week?
  2. What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
  3. How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
  4. How much notice do you need to change or add care?
  5. What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?

Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Essex. What "Personal care" means.

Where else nearby offers elderly care

Nearby townDistanceTotalGood or Outstanding
South Woodham Ferrers–6643
Hockley3.4 mi12064
Rayleigh3.7 mi14979
Ashingdon4.4 mi11462
Wickford4.4 mi10862
Danbury5.2 mi7345
Hadleigh6.2 mi14578

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Questions families ask about elderly care in South Woodham Ferrers

Which agencies in South Woodham Ferrers provide elderly care?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 66 of the 71 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of South Woodham Ferrers list elderly care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Chenai Holistic Home Care Agency Ltd, Precision Home Care Ltd and Integrated Support Services Ltd.

How does CQC rate home care agencies in South Woodham Ferrers?

43 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 43 with a rating (1 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 23. That is common for services registered recently.

What does home care cost in South Woodham Ferrers?

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.

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 South Woodham Ferrers?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 4 of 66 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 39 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.

Are there more elderly care in towns near South Woodham Ferrers?

In South Woodham Ferrers there are 66, 43 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Hockley (3.4 miles): 120, 64 rated Good or Outstanding; Rayleigh (3.7 miles): 149, 79 rated Good or Outstanding; Ashingdon (4.4 miles): 114, 62 rated Good or Outstanding.

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