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Home care in Ross-on-Wye

Ross-on-Wye is covered by 6 home care agencies registered with CQC. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 100% across Herefordshire, County of and 88% across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years.

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CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

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Quick summary

  • We check for new CQC ratings in Herefordshire, County of daily: see the latest changes.
  • 3 list dementia as a specialism.
  • Good or Outstanding: 3 of the 3 rated agencies, with 3 not yet rated.
  • A care needs assessment from Herefordshire, County of council is free, and your savings do not affect it.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Ross-on-Wye", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

  • 6agencies on the CQC register
  • 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
  • 3are registered for dementia
  • 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Typical prices in Ross-on-Wye against West Midlands and England, Oct 2026
CareRoss-on-WyeWest MidlandsEngland
Visiting care, an hour£33£33.50£33.50
Live-in care, a week£1,610£1,610£1,610

Homecare Association minimum sustainable council rate for 2026/27: £34.42 an hour. Herefordshire Council pays: £27.78 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,123.30 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,286.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (council source). Ross-on-Wye figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

Home care agencies covering Ross-on-Wye

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  1. Hands Care Agency

    under 0.5 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: About the service: The service provided personal care and support for people with a range of people who live in their own homes.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2019
    See details (Hands Care Agency)

  2. Total Living Care

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: At the time of our visit 55 people were being supported by Total Living Care.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2019
    See details (Total Living Care)

  3. The Orchard Trust Domiciliary Care Agency

    5.0 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: The service has been developed and designed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the…

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2019
    See details (The Orchard Trust Domiciliary Care Agency)

  4. Agincare UK Ross on Wye

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Agincare UK Ross on Wye)

  5. Wye Care Ltd

    0.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Wye Care Ltd)

  6. BBcare10 Ltd

    4.8 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (BBcare10 Ltd)

Distance is from Ross-on-Wye centre to the agency's office. Agencies travel to clients, so check they cover your street.

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What home care costs in Ross-on-Wye

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

What Herefordshire Council pays providers: £27.78 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,123.30 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,286.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.

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Dementia care at home in Ross-on-Wye

3 of the 6 agencies covering Ross-on-Wye are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 1 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 3 registered for dementia.

Ross-on-Wye in figures

100% of rated agencies covering Ross-on-Wye are Good or Outstanding, compared with 100% of those rated among the 40 we list across Herefordshire, County of. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 0% covering Ross-on-Wye, 10% across Herefordshire, County of. None covering Ross-on-Wye is rated Outstanding; Herefordshire, County of has 3. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Ross-on-Wye comes 7th of 7 (50%), with Dursley top at 77%. Dementia appears on 3 of 6 registrations here (50%), compared with 70% in Herefordshire, County of as a whole. Hands Care Agency has the oldest rating still in force, from March 2019. Wye Care Ltd is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in April 2025. On their CQC registrations, 5 of 6 list physical disabilities, 2 of 6 list learning disabilities and 3 of 6 list mental health conditions.

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The latest CQC ratings published for agencies covering Ross-on-Wye.

Nearby towns against Ross-on-Wye

TownDistanceAgenciesGood or Outstanding
Ross-on-Wye–63
Cinderford7.2 mi149
Hereford11.4 mi2716
Gloucester15.6 mi10756
Cam17.6 mi139
Great Malvern18.0 mi96

Counts include any agency whose office lies within 7 miles of a town, and many cover several.

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Questions families ask about home care in Ross-on-Wye

How many home care agencies cover Ross-on-Wye?

According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 6 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Ross-on-Wye. Top-rated names here include Hands Care Agency, Total Living Care and The Orchard Trust Domiciliary Care Agency.

Are home care agencies in Ross-on-Wye well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 3 (100%) of the 3 rated. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.

How much does home care cost in Ross-on-Wye?

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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.

Will I get help from Herefordshire, County of council with the cost of home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of council.

How should I compare agencies in Ross-on-Wye?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 6 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Ross-on-Wye for home care agencies?

Counting home care agencies: Ross-on-Wye 6 (3 Good or Outstanding); Cinderford (7.2 miles): 14, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Hereford (11.4 miles): 27, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Gloucester (15.6 miles): 107, 56 rated Good or Outstanding.

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