Home care · Hertfordshire
Elderly care at home in Bovingdon
63 out of 68 home care agencies covering Bovingdon are registered for elderly care. Of the 34 CQC has rated, 82% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for elderly care across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 21 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 9 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 6 August 2026, Iris Care Services Limited was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- You can ask Hertfordshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Hertfordshire, checked daily.
- 28 of the 34 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 6 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 29 are not rated yet.
- For dementia support, 50 have it on their CQC registration.
Citation: "Elderly care at home in Bovingdon", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 63agencies on the CQC register
- 82%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 50support people with dementia
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Elderly care in Bovingdon: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 68
- Elderly care · 63
- Care for adults under 65 · 61
- Physical disability care · 56
- Dementia care · 51
- Mental health care · 37
- Sensory impairment care · 34
- Learning disability care · 33
- Supported living · 20
- Children's care · 8
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
All agencies covering Bovingdon with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Elderly care in Bovingdon by the numbers
CQC lists elderly care for 63 of the 68 agencies covering Bovingdon, or 93%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 82%, 2 points below the town-wide 84% and below the 88% for elderly care across England.
The highest rated agencies for elderly care are Iris Care Services Limited, LJ Sure Mercies and PAI Healthcare Ltd. Ratings run from February 2018 to August 2026, and 3 are from the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Bovingdon centre. Not yet rated: 29. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 303 agencies in Hertfordshire list elderly care, and 86% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Hertfordshire, 93% of agencies are registered for elderly care, against 93% here.
Visiting home care in the East of England 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 elderly care
This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.
What to ask about elderly care
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Hertfordshire for a care needs assessment. Glossary entry: Personal care.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovingdon | – | 63 | 28 |
| Berkhamsted | 3.3 mi | 47 | 23 |
| Chesham | 3.3 mi | 29 | 16 |
| Kings Langley | 3.8 mi | 107 | 48 |
| Little Chalfont | 3.9 mi | 44 | 23 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 3.9 mi | 77 | 34 |
| Chorleywood | 5.1 mi | 89 | 46 |
Council support
Hertfordshire
Savings under £23,250? Hertfordshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Hertfordshire
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Free care cost report for Bovingdon
- 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
Elderly care in Bovingdon: your questions answered
Which agencies in Bovingdon provide elderly care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 63 of the 68 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bovingdon list elderly care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Iris Care Services Limited, LJ Sure Mercies and PAI Healthcare Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Bovingdon rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 34. Of those, 28 (82%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 6. Not yet rated: 29. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Bovingdon?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Can Hertfordshire council help pay for 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 can I pick between agencies in Bovingdon?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 63 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 31 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about elderly care in towns near Bovingdon?
Bovingdon has 63, with 28 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Berkhamsted (3.3 miles): 47, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Chesham (3.3 miles): 29, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Kings Langley (3.8 miles): 107, 48 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.