Home care · Hampshire
Children's care at home in Oakley
8 of the 46 home care agencies covering Oakley offer children's care. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 75% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for children's care across England. Typical fees here come to about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 3 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Andrusida Care - Hampshire, rated Requires improvement on 5 June 2025.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 7 have it on their CQC registration.
- Good or Outstanding: 3 of the 4 rated agencies, and 1 is rated below Good. 4 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Hampshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Hampshire, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Oakley", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 8agencies registered with CQC
- 75%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 7support people with dementia
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of children's care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 46
- Elderly care · 45
- Care for adults under 65 · 43
- Physical disability care · 43
- Dementia care · 40
- Sensory impairment care · 33
- Mental health care · 26
- Learning disability care · 25
- Children's care · 8
- Supported living · 6
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versita Care Ltd | Apr 2025 | 2.6 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | J & K Care Specialists | Feb 2020 | 5.1 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire | Jan 2020 | 6.5 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Andrusida Care - Hampshire | Jun 2025 | 5.2 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Apical Care Agency Ltd Basingstoke Branch | Not yet rated | – | 4.5 miles | 6 |
| 6 | New Beginnings Healthcare Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.2 miles | 8 |
| 7 | On Time Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 6 |
| 8 | NK Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 6 |
Every agency covering Oakley registered with CQC for children's care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How children's care in Oakley compares
8 of the 46 agencies covering Oakley are registered with CQC for children's care (17%). 75% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 15 points below the 90% for all agencies here and below the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Versita Care Ltd, J & K Care Specialists and Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire. 3 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from January 2020 and the newest from June 2025. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Oakley. 4 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Hampshire as a whole has 60 agencies registered for children's care; 93% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 17% of agencies list children's care, compared with 17% across Hampshire.
Typical prices in the South East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About children's care
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Questions to ask agencies about children's care
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
Helpline: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Hampshire: care needs assessment.
Children's care around Oakley
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley | – | 8 | 3 |
| Basingstoke | 3.3 mi | 7 | 2 |
| Tadley | 7.3 mi | 9 | 4 |
| Hook | 9.7 mi | 11 | 4 |
| Alton | 11.1 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Thatcham | 11.1 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Burghfield Common | 11.4 mi | 16 | 5 |
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 Oakley
- 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 children's care in Oakley
How many agencies in Oakley offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 8 of the 46 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Oakley (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Versita Care Ltd, J & K Care Specialists and Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Oakley?
3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 4 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Oakley?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Does Hampshire council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Hampshire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Hampshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Oakley?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 3 of 8 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 1. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more children's care in towns near Oakley?
In Oakley there are 8, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Basingstoke (3.3 miles): 7, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Tadley (7.3 miles): 9, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Hook (9.7 miles): 11, 4 rated 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 Oakley area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Oakley
- Children's care in Basingstoke 3.3 mi
- Children's care in Tadley 7.3 mi
- Children's care in Hook 9.7 mi
- Children's care in Alton 11.1 mi
- Children's care in Thatcham 11.1 mi
- Children's care in Burghfield Common 11.4 mi
- Children's care in Newbury 12.1 mi
- Children's care in Hartley Wintney 12.3 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.