Home care · Hampshire
Care for adults under 65 at home in Hedge End
161 out of 183 home care agencies covering Hedge End are registered for care for adults under 65, run by 153 different providers. The largest is Sage Care Limited, with 4. 88% of the 80 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for care for adults under 65 across England; 3 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 39 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 48 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 26 October 2026, Blossoming Care Ltd was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Whatever your savings, Hampshire council will assess care needs for free.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Hampshire daily: see the latest changes.
- Good or Outstanding: 70 of the 80 rated agencies, and 10 are rated below Good; 81 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 123.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care for adults under 65 at home in Hedge End", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 161agencies registered with CQC
- 88%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 123support people with dementia
- 23inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 183
- Elderly care · 166
- Care for adults under 65 · 161
- Physical disability care · 151
- Dementia care · 137
- Sensory impairment care · 113
- Mental health care · 104
- Learning disability care · 92
- Supported living · 50
- Children's care · 37
- Eating disorder support · 20
- Substance misuse support · 17
The full list for care for adults under 65 covering Hedge End: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Hedge End by the numbers
Registered for care for adults under 65: 161 out of 183 agencies covering Hedge End (88%). 88% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 88% for all agencies here and in line with the 88% for agencies registered for care for adults under 65 across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for care for adults under 65: Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey, Right at Home - Mid Hampshire and Sagecare (Laburnum House). 23 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2018. Newest: October 2026. Within 2 miles of Hedge End centre: 9 offices. 81 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Hampshire as a whole has 324 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; 91% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for care for adults under 65: 88% here, 91% across Hampshire.
In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
Jobs, college, relationships and independence should shape care for adults under 65, rather than the timetable of services for older people. It supports younger adults with disabilities, long-term conditions or mental health needs.
Questions worth asking about care for adults under 65
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How are health appointments supported?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Hampshire: care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge End | – | 161 | 70 |
| Boorley Green | 1.5 mi | 153 | 66 |
| Whiteley | 3.0 mi | 140 | 60 |
| Hamble-le-Rice | 3.9 mi | 149 | 65 |
| Southampton | 4.0 mi | 154 | 70 |
| Eastleigh | 4.1 mi | 159 | 69 |
| Warsash | 4.1 mi | 145 | 61 |
Help from the council
Hampshire
Savings under £23,250? Hampshire 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 Hampshire
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Free care cost report for Hedge End
- 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 care for adults under 65 in Hedge End
Which home care agencies in Hedge End offer care for adults under 65?
161 of the 183 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Hedge End list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey, Right at Home - Mid Hampshire and Sagecare (Laburnum House).
How are home care agencies in Hedge End rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 80. Of those, 70 (88%) are Good or Outstanding, including 3 Outstanding, while 10 are rated below Good. 81 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Hedge End?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Hampshire council help pay for 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 can I pick between agencies in Hedge End?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 23 of the 161 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 57 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about care for adults under 65 in towns near Hedge End?
Hedge End has 161, with 70 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Boorley Green (1.5 miles): 153, 66 rated Good or Outstanding; Whiteley (3.0 miles): 140, 60 rated Good or Outstanding; Hamble-le-Rice (3.9 miles): 149, 65 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Hedge End area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Hedge End
- Care for adults under 65 in Boorley Green 1.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Whiteley 3.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hamble-le-Rice 3.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Southampton 4.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Eastleigh 4.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Warsash 4.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bishop's Waltham 4.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Chandler's Ford 6.1 mi
Also in Hedge End, and guides
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.