Home care · Hertfordshire
Dementia care at home in Bishop's Stortford
28 of the 31 home care agencies covering Bishop's Stortford offer dementia care. CQC has rated 17 of them, and 88% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for dementia care across England. 1 is Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at 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 Kindherts Care Ltd, rated Good on 16 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- A care needs assessment from Hertfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 17 rated agencies, 15 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 11 not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Hertfordshire daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Dementia care at home in Bishop's Stortford", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 28agencies on the CQC register
- 88%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 6with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of dementia care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 31
- Care for adults under 65 · 31
- Elderly care · 31
- Dementia care · 28
- Physical disability care · 27
- Sensory impairment care · 19
- Learning disability care · 16
- Mental health care · 15
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Children's care · 7
- Supported living · 6
- Eating disorder support · 4
This table lists each agency covering Bishop's Stortford registered for dementia care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Bishop's Stortford centre.
How dementia care in Bishop's Stortford compares
CQC lists dementia care for 28 of the 31 agencies covering Bishop's Stortford, or 90%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for dementia care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 88% (in line with England, in line with the 89% for all agencies in the town).
For dementia care, the top rated agencies are Kindherts Care Ltd, St Elizabeth's Domiciliary Care Agency and Violet Care Agency Ltd. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from June 2017; 6 fall within the last two years. 6 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Bishop's Stortford. Not yet rated: 11. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 250 agencies in Hertfordshire list dementia care, and 86% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Dementia care is on 90% of registrations here and 77% across Hertfordshire.
Typical prices in the East of England: 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 dementia care
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
Before you choose: questions on dementia care
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
Free advice: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Hertfordshire: dementia care. What "Dementia care" means.
Dementia care around Bishop's Stortford
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford | – | 28 | 15 |
| Harlow | 7.1 mi | 61 | 34 |
| Great Dunmow | 8.6 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Ware | 8.9 mi | 54 | 34 |
| Hoddesdon | 10.8 mi | 105 | 57 |
| Saffron Walden | 11.2 mi | 12 | 9 |
| Hertford | 11.2 mi | 57 | 37 |
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What families want to know about dementia care in Bishop's Stortford
Which agencies in Bishop's Stortford provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 28 of the 31 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bishop's Stortford list dementia care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Kindherts Care Ltd, St Elizabeth's Domiciliary Care Agency and Violet Care Agency Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Bishop's Stortford?
15 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 17 with a rating (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 11. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Bishop's Stortford?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Does Hertfordshire council fund home care?
It may. Hertfordshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Hertfordshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Bishop's Stortford?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 6 of 28 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 11 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more dementia care in towns near Bishop's Stortford?
In Bishop's Stortford there are 28, 15 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Harlow (7.1 miles): 61, 34 rated Good or Outstanding; Great Dunmow (8.6 miles): 9, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Ware (8.9 miles): 54, 34 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care near Bishop's Stortford
- Dementia care in Harlow 7.1 mi
- Dementia care in Great Dunmow 8.6 mi
- Dementia care in Ware 8.9 mi
- Dementia care in Hoddesdon 10.8 mi
- Dementia care in Saffron Walden 11.2 mi
- Dementia care in Hertford 11.2 mi
- Dementia care in Epping 11.9 mi
- Dementia care in Cheshunt 14.0 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.