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Home help in Cheltenham

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. 61 agencies registered with CQC cover Cheltenham. Check with each one that it provides this kind of care.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026. Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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In short

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Cheltenham: 61, with 40 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • CQC does not record which agencies provide home help, so ask each agency directly.
  • Ask Gloucestershire council for a care needs assessment, which is free.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home help in Cheltenham", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Gloucestershire council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Gloucestershire council what low-cost services exist. Asking Gloucestershire council for an assessment.

What the register shows for Cheltenham

Registered specialisms here: 46 of 61 list physical disabilities, 32 of 61 list learning disabilities and 31 of 61 list mental health conditions. CQC registered SureCare Cheltenham & The Cotswolds in September 2026, the newest on this list. One rating goes back to February 2018: Your Lifestyle Nationwide Limited. Ask what has changed since. In Cheltenham, 77% of agencies support people with dementia (47 of 61); the Gloucestershire figure is 71%. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Cheltenham (66% Good or Outstanding) is 4th out of 7 local towns, led by Chalford (89%). Gloucestershire has 9 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Cheltenham the figure is 2. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 25% covering Cheltenham, 18% across Gloucestershire. 91% of rated agencies covering Cheltenham are Good or Outstanding, compared with 87% of those rated among the 175 we list across Gloucestershire.

How much home help costs in Cheltenham

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

Council rates in Gloucestershire County Council: £28.64 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £922.89 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £873.66 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies that cover Cheltenham

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about home help.

  1. Raynsford Domiciliary Care

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Raynsford Domiciliary Care)

  2. Your Life (Cheltenham)

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Your Life (Cheltenham))

  3. Merit Care Ltd

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Merit Care Ltd)

  4. Accolade Support and Care Ltd

    0.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Accolade Support and Care Ltd)

  5. Windrush Care

    1.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Windrush Care)

  6. Brighter Home Care

    1.8 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Brighter Home Care)

  7. Adelfi Care Services

    2.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Adelfi Care Services)

  8. Bramble Home Care Limited

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Bramble Home Care Limited)

  9. Caremark Cheltenham and Tewkesbury

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Caremark Cheltenham and Tewkesbury)

  10. Helping Hands Gloucester

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Helping Hands Gloucester)

  11. Ultimate Independence Care Ltd

    5.7 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Ultimate Independence Care Ltd)

  12. Global Caring Gloucester

    5.7 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Global Caring Gloucester)

  13. Mega Resources Nursing & Care - Gloucestershire

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Mega Resources Nursing & Care - Gloucestershire)

  14. Helping Hands Cheltenham

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    More details (Helping Hands Cheltenham)

  15. Retain Healthcare Limited - Cheltenham

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2022
    More details (Retain Healthcare Limited - Cheltenham)

  16. Hope Care Service Agency

    1.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    More details (Hope Care Service Agency)

  17. Safehands Recruitment Ltd

    1.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    More details (Safehands Recruitment Ltd)

  18. Alina Homecare Cheltenham & Cotswolds

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2022
    More details (Alina Homecare Cheltenham & Cotswolds)

  19. First Thought Care Services

    5.1 miles · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2024
    More details (First Thought Care Services)

  20. Karva Care Services Limited

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2022
    More details (Karva Care Services Limited)

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Questions about home help in Cheltenham

Which agencies provide home help in Cheltenham?

CQC does not record which agencies provide home help. 61 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Cheltenham; 40 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides home help.

How much does home help cost in Cheltenham?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Does the council pay for home help?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Gloucestershire council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Cheltenham have?

CQC rates 40 of 44 as Good or Outstanding, or 91%. Recent evidence: 16 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 47.

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