Home care · Hampshire
Children's care at home in Romsey
21 of the 114 home care agencies covering Romsey offer children's care. Among the 15 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 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. 9 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 5 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Blossoming Care Ltd, rated Good on 26 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in Hampshire daily: see the latest changes.
- Among the 15 rated agencies, 15 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, with 6 not yet rated.
- For dementia support, 15 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Hampshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
To cite: "Children's care at home in Romsey", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 21agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 15are registered for dementia
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Children's care in Romsey: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 114
- Elderly care · 106
- Care for adults under 65 · 100
- Physical disability care · 97
- Dementia care · 90
- Sensory impairment care · 72
- Mental health care · 69
- Learning disability care · 46
- Supported living · 31
- Children's care · 21
- Eating disorder support · 12
- Substance misuse support · 9
All agencies covering Romsey with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How children's care in Romsey compares
18% of Romsey's agencies (21 of 114) hold a CQC registration for children's care. England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for children's care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 12 points above the 88% for all agencies in the town).
For children's care, the top rated agencies are Blossoming Care Ltd, Invictus Complex Care and Swanton Community Services – Southampton and Hampshire. Ratings run from July 2018 to October 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Romsey centre. Not yet rated: 6. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 60 agencies in Hampshire list children's care, and 93% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Hampshire, 17% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 18% here.
Visiting home care in the South East 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.
What to ask 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. Ask Hampshire for a care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romsey | – | 21 | 15 |
| Chandler's Ford | 4.2 mi | 34 | 25 |
| Totton | 5.3 mi | 29 | 21 |
| Eastleigh | 6.2 mi | 33 | 25 |
| Southampton | 6.5 mi | 35 | 26 |
| Winchester | 8.6 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Hedge End | 9.5 mi | 37 | 25 |
Council support
Hampshire
Hampshire council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Romsey
- 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
What families want to know about children's care in Romsey
Who offers children's care at home in Romsey?
Of the 114 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Romsey, 21 list children's care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Blossoming Care Ltd, Invictus Complex Care and Swanton Community Services – Southampton and Hampshire.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Romsey?
15 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 15 with a rating. 6 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Romsey?
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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Does Hampshire council fund 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) Hampshire 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 Hampshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Romsey?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 21 was inspected or rated within the last two years, and 14 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more children's care in towns near Romsey?
In Romsey there are 21, 15 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Chandler's Ford (4.2 miles): 34, 25 rated Good or Outstanding; Totton (5.3 miles): 29, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Eastleigh (6.2 miles): 33, 25 rated Good or Outstanding.
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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.