Home care · Hampshire
Mental health care at home in Ash
74 of the 125 home care agencies covering Ash offer mental health care, from 73 providers. Sorted Healthcare Ltd has the most, at 2. Of the 44 CQC has rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for mental health care across England. 3 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 23 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 12 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Keble Court, rated Good on 30 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- New and changed CQC ratings across Hampshire, updated every day.
- For dementia support, 70 have it on their CQC registration.
- Good or Outstanding: 41 of the 44 rated agencies, and 3 are rated below Good and 30 are not yet rated.
- Hampshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Ash", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 74CQC-registered agencies
- 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 70list dementia as a specialism
- 13inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers mental health care in Ash
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 125
- Elderly care · 123
- Care for adults under 65 · 119
- Dementia care · 110
- Physical disability care · 105
- Sensory impairment care · 80
- Mental health care · 74
- Learning disability care · 51
- Supported living · 28
- Children's care · 20
- Substance misuse support · 18
- Eating disorder support · 16
The full list for mental health care covering Ash: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How mental health care in Ash compares
Registered for mental health care: 74 out of 125 agencies covering Ash (59%). 93% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 92% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: West 1 Reablement Service, SeeAbility - Aldershot Support Service and Sylvian Care Farnham. 13 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: December 2017. Newest: September 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Ash centre: 9. 30 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Hampshire, 183 agencies are registered for mental health care, and 88% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for mental health care: 59% here, 51% across Hampshire.
Live-in care in the South East 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 mental health care involves
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
Questions worth asking about mental health care
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
Where to get support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. All mental health care in Hampshire.
Mental health care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | – | 74 | 41 |
| Aldershot | 1.7 mi | 58 | 27 |
| Farnborough | 3.9 mi | 66 | 33 |
| Farnham | 4.0 mi | 41 | 19 |
| Fleet | 5.4 mi | 59 | 26 |
| Farncombe | 6.0 mi | 28 | 25 |
| Camberley | 6.1 mi | 89 | 46 |
Help from the council
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Hampshire council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Ash
- 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
Questions families ask about mental health care in Ash
Which home care agencies in Ash offer mental health care?
74 of the 125 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ash list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include West 1 Reablement Service, SeeAbility - Aldershot Support Service and Sylvian Care Farnham.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Ash?
41 (93%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 44 with a rating, including 3 Outstanding, while 3 are rated below Good. 30 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Ash?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Hampshire council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Hampshire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Hampshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Ash?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 13 of 74 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 31 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more mental health care in towns near Ash?
In Ash there are 74, 41 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Aldershot (1.7 miles): 58, 27 rated Good or Outstanding; Farnborough (3.9 miles): 66, 33 rated Good or Outstanding; Farnham (4.0 miles): 41, 19 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: mental health care around Ash
- Mental health care in Aldershot 1.7 mi
- Mental health care in Farnborough 3.9 mi
- Mental health care in Farnham 4.0 mi
- Mental health care in Fleet 5.4 mi
- Mental health care in Farncombe 6.0 mi
- Mental health care in Camberley 6.1 mi
- Mental health care in Godalming 6.3 mi
- Mental health care in Guildford 6.4 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.