Home care · Hertfordshire
Learning disability care at home in Bishop's Stortford
Of the 31 home care agencies covering Bishop's Stortford, 16 offer learning disability care. Among the 14 with a CQC rating, 93% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for learning disability care across England. Outstanding: 1. 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 have not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to St Elizabeth's Domiciliary Care Agency: Good, on 9 July 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- You can ask Hertfordshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 14.
- Rating changes in Hertfordshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- CQC rates 13 of the 14 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 2 are not rated yet.
To cite: "Learning disability care at home in Bishop's Stortford", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 16registered agencies
- 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 14are registered for dementia
- 4rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of learning disability care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- 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
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Elizabeth's Domiciliary Care Agency | Jul 2025 | 4.0 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Violet Care Agency Ltd | Jun 2025 | 5.6 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Care Just 4U | Nov 2024 | 6.1 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Central Care Recruitment Limited | Mar 2022 | 6.1 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Lehope Care Limited | Apr 2023 | 6.1 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | At Home Support Services Limited | Jul 2024 | 6.1 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | HF Trust Herts and Essex | Nov 2018 | under 0.5 miles | 2 | |
| 8 | Professional Nursing Services Limited - 25A White Horse Court | Feb 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Sierra Homecare | Oct 2021 | 2.2 miles | 5 | |
| 10 | Home Instead East Hertfordshire and Uttlesford | Oct 2019 | 3.9 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | Helping Hands Harlow | Oct 2021 | 6.0 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | North London Homecare & Support Limited | Apr 2019 | 6.0 miles | 7 | |
| 13 | Manorcourt Homecare | Oct 2019 | 7.0 miles | 6 | |
| 14 | Sagecare (Biggleswade) | Apr 2020 | 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 15 | Care By Us Limited | Not yet rated | – | 0.5 miles | 9 |
| 16 | Gold Cross Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 3 |
The full list for learning disability care covering Bishop's Stortford: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Learning disability care in Bishop's Stortford: ratings, size and cost
52% of Bishop's Stortford's agencies (16 of 31) hold a CQC registration for learning disability care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 93%, 4 points above the town-wide 89% and above the 89% for learning disability care across England.
The highest rated agencies for learning disability care are St Elizabeth's Domiciliary Care Agency, Violet Care Agency Ltd and Care Just 4U. 4 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2018. Newest: July 2025. 4 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Bishop's Stortford. 2 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Hertfordshire has 170 agencies registered for learning disability care; of those rated, 82% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for learning disability care: 52% here, 52% 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 learning disability care
Learning disability care supports adults with a learning disability to live the life they choose: daily living skills, health appointments, work, education and friendships. Good services follow CQC's "Right support, right care, right culture" guidance and put the person's own choices first.
Questions worth asking about learning disability care
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
Support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Hertfordshire: learning disability care.
Learning disability care around Bishop's Stortford
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford | – | 16 | 13 |
| Harlow | 7.1 mi | 33 | 23 |
| Great Dunmow | 8.6 mi | 8 | 8 |
| Ware | 8.9 mi | 30 | 23 |
| Hoddesdon | 10.8 mi | 70 | 50 |
| Saffron Walden | 11.2 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Hertford | 11.2 mi | 40 | 30 |
Council help
Hertfordshire
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Free care cost report for Bishop's Stortford
- 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
Learning disability care in Bishop's Stortford: your questions answered
Who offers learning disability care at home in Bishop's Stortford?
Of the 31 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bishop's Stortford, 16 list learning disability care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include St Elizabeth's Domiciliary Care Agency, Violet Care Agency Ltd and Care Just 4U.
Are home care agencies in Bishop's Stortford well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 13 (93%) of the 14 rated, 1 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 2 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Bishop's Stortford?
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.
Will I get help from Hertfordshire council with the cost of 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) Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Bishop's Stortford?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 4 of the 16 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 10 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Bishop's Stortford for learning disability care?
Counting learning disability care: Bishop's Stortford 16 (13 Good or Outstanding); Harlow (7.1 miles): 33, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Great Dunmow (8.6 miles): 8, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Ware (8.9 miles): 30, 23 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care in nearby towns
- Learning disability care in Harlow 7.1 mi
- Learning disability care in Great Dunmow 8.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Ware 8.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Hoddesdon 10.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Saffron Walden 11.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Hertford 11.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Epping 11.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Cheshunt 14.0 mi
Related pages and guides for Bishop's Stortford
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Hertfordshire
- Care homes in Bishop's Stortford (7)
- This area also takes in Elsenham, Stansted Mountfitchet
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
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