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Learning disability care at home in Hereford
16 of the 27 home care agencies covering Hereford offer learning disability care. Among the 11 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for learning disability care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Elgar Care Ltd, rated Good on 5 August 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- CQC rates 11 of the 11 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, with 5 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Herefordshire, County of council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Herefordshire, County of daily: see the latest changes.
- 12 list dementia as a specialism.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Learning disability care at home in Hereford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 16agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 12offer dementia support
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers learning disability care in Hereford
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 27
- Physical disability care · 27
- Elderly care · 26
- Care for adults under 65 · 25
- Dementia care · 23
- Sensory impairment care · 18
- Mental health care · 17
- Learning disability care · 16
- Supported living · 5
- Eating disorder support · 3
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Key Hereford | Aug 2022 | 0.7 miles | 3 | |
| 2 | Elgar Care Ltd | Aug 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Home Instead Senior Care | Aug 2025 | 1.8 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Shaftesbury Wall Street | Dec 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 2 | |
| 5 | Aspire Support | Feb 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 3 | |
| 6 | Alina Homecare - Hereford | Jul 2023 | 2.0 miles | 3 | |
| 7 | Joghide Home Care (Worcestershire) | Apr 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | Katherine Harriet | Jan 2020 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Eastbank | May 2019 | 0.7 miles | 4 | |
| 10 | H.M. Care Agency | Jun 2019 | 0.9 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | Here4Care LTD Office | Feb 2020 | 3.0 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | One Team Domiciliary | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 5 |
| 13 | My Health Care Support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 8 |
| 14 | Candela Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 7 |
| 15 | Home First | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 5 |
| 16 | MK Executive Care Services Ltd (Hereford) | Not yet rated | – | 1.8 miles | 6 |
The full list for learning disability care covering Hereford: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How learning disability care in Hereford compares
16 of the 27 agencies covering Hereford are registered with CQC for learning disability care (59%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: First Key Hereford, Elgar Care Ltd and Home Instead Senior Care. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2019. Newest: August 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Hereford centre: 15. Not yet rated: 5. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 25 agencies in Herefordshire, County of list learning disability care, and 100% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for learning disability care: 59% here, 51% across Herefordshire, County of.
Live-in care in the West Midlands 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 learning disability care involves
The goal is simple to state: adults with a learning disability get support to lead the lives they want. In practice that can mean building everyday skills, going to health appointments, finding work or a course, and keeping up friendships. The best services put the person's own wishes first and follow the CQC guidance known as "Right support, right care, right culture".
Questions worth asking about learning disability care
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
Free advice: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. All learning disability care in Herefordshire, County of.
Learning disability care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | – | 16 | 11 |
| Leominster | 11.7 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Great Malvern | 17.5 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Cinderford | 18.6 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Ludlow | 21.7 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Worcester | 23.5 mi | 19 | 15 |
| Gloucester | 25.1 mi | 57 | 34 |
Council help
Herefordshire, County of
A care needs assessment from Herefordshire, County of council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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- 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 learning disability care in Hereford
How many agencies in Hereford offer learning disability care?
Learning disability care is a registered specialism for 16 of the 27 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Hereford (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include First Key Hereford, Elgar Care Ltd and Home Instead Senior Care.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Hereford?
11 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 11 with a rating, with 1 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 5 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Hereford?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Does Herefordshire, County of council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of council.
How do I choose between agencies in Hereford?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 16 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 9. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Hereford?
In Hereford there are 16, 11 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Ross-on-Wye (11.4 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Leominster (11.7 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Great Malvern (17.5 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care near Hereford
- Learning disability care in Ross-on-Wye 11.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Leominster 11.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Great Malvern 17.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Cinderford 18.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Ludlow 21.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Worcester 23.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Gloucester 25.1 mi
- Learning disability care in Stourport-on-Severn 27.0 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.