Home care · Gloucestershire
Children's care at home in Chalford
Children's care is offered by 5 of the 18 home care agencies covering Chalford. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since November 2024.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- 4 of the 4 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding. 1 is not rated yet.
- You can ask Gloucestershire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 2.
- Rating changes in Gloucestershire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
To cite: "Children's care at home in Chalford", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 5agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 2support people with dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Children's care in Chalford: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 18
- Care for adults under 65 · 15
- Elderly care · 13
- Physical disability care · 13
- Dementia care · 11
- Sensory impairment care · 11
- Learning disability care · 7
- Children's care · 5
- Supported living · 5
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Outreach Consultancy Ltd | Nov 2016 | 0.7 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | A+bility | May 2018 | 3.2 miles | 2 | |
| 3 | Learning Together Limited | Apr 2020 | 6.2 miles | 2 | |
| 4 | Prestige Nursing & Care South Cotswolds | Nov 2019 | 6.4 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Aspire Care (SW) Tetbury | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 4 |
The full list for children's care covering Chalford: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Children's care in Chalford: what the data shows
28% of Chalford's agencies (5 of 18) hold a CQC registration for children's care. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 89% for children's care.
Community Outreach Consultancy Ltd, A+bility and Learning Together Limited lead the list for children's care. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2016. Newest: April 2020. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Chalford centre. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 32 agencies in Gloucestershire list children's care, and 95% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for children's care: 28% here, 18% across Gloucestershire.
Visiting home care in the South West 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 children's care
Care for children at home supports disabled children and young people, or those with complex health needs, and their families: personal care, short breaks for parents and help with health routines.
Questions worth asking about children's care
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
Free advice: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Getting a care needs assessment from Gloucestershire.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalford | – | 5 | 4 |
| Stroud | 3.2 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Nailsworth | 3.6 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Gloucester | 9.0 mi | 20 | 12 |
| Cheltenham | 12.1 mi | 9 | 8 |
Your council
Gloucestershire
Savings under £23,250? Gloucestershire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Gloucestershire
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Chalford
- 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
Common questions about children's care in Chalford
Who offers children's care at home in Chalford?
Of the 18 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chalford, 5 list children's care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Community Outreach Consultancy Ltd, A+bility and Learning Together Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Chalford have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Chalford?
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 Gloucestershire 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) Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Chalford?
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, none of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 4 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Chalford compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Stroud (3.2 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Nailsworth (3.6 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Cirencester (8.4 miles): 2, 0 rated Good or Outstanding. Chalford itself has 5, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Chalford area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Chalford
- Children's care in Stroud 3.2 mi
- Children's care in Nailsworth 3.6 mi
- Children's care in Cirencester 8.4 mi
- Children's care in Dursley 8.9 mi
- Children's care in Gloucester 9.0 mi
- Children's care in Cam 9.1 mi
- Children's care in Malmesbury 10.1 mi
- Children's care in Cheltenham 12.1 mi
Also in Chalford, and guides
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.