Home care · Hertfordshire · Oct 2026

Best rated home care agencies in Harpenden

The 20 home care agencies covering Harpenden with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 4 are rated Outstanding. Of all 162 home care agencies covering Harpenden, 65 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How this list is ordered

  • Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
  • Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
  • "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated home care agencies in Harpenden", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank

The 20 best rated home care agencies covering Harpenden

#NameCQC ratingRatedBest for
1Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire)OutstandingOct 2025Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
2Harrall Care Services Limited t/a Home Instead Senior CareOutstandingJun 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
3The Inclusion ProjectOutstandingMar 2019Rated Outstanding, Physical disability
4Peach Nursing LtdOutstandingMar 2019Rated Outstanding, Physical disability
5Blueberry Hill Care LimitedGoodAug 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
6Medow Care Services LimitedGoodAug 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
7Iris Care Services LimitedGoodAug 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
8APT Care LimitedGoodApr 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
9LJ Sure MerciesGoodNov 2024
10Devoted To Care LTDGoodAug 2024Dementia, Physical disability
11DT CareplusGoodFeb 2024Dementia, Physical disability
12Abigail Court (Domicillary Care)GoodDec 2023Dementia, Physical disability
13Compassionate Herts LtdGoodDec 2023Dementia, Physical disability
14Colwell Court (Domicillary Care)GoodOct 2023Dementia, Physical disability
15Above and Beyond Home CareGoodAug 2023Dementia, Physical disability
16Vow Care Services LtdGoodJul 2023Dementia, Physical disability
17Supported Living ServiceGoodJun 2023Dementia, Physical disability
18Gatekeepers Care SolutionsGoodMay 2023Dementia, Physical disability
19Doves Care Agency LtdGoodMay 2023Dementia, Physical disability
20Realm Staffing SolutionsGoodAug 2022Dementia, Physical disability

Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.

Details for the top 10

  1. Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire)

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said they were very happy with their support, felt very safe, and described staff as kind and helpful.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire))

  2. Harrall Care Services Limited t/a Home Instead Senior Care

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said they felt safe, staff arrived on time and visits were not rushed, and relatives said new carers were introduced in advance.

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2019
    Full profile (Harrall Care Services Limited t/a Home Instead Senior Care)

  3. The Inclusion Project

    6.5 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: People said they felt safe, and people and relatives were consistently positive about staff, reported no complaints and would recommend the service.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Mar 2019
    Full profile (The Inclusion Project)

  4. Peach Nursing Ltd

    3.0 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: People and relatives said they felt safe, described staff as kind and trustworthy, and said care was personalised; this inspection was at the service's…

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Mar 2019Previous provider's rating
    Full profile (Peach Nursing Ltd)

  5. Blueberry Hill Care Limited

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Blueberry Hill Care Limited)

  6. Medow Care Services Limited

    6.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: We conducted this assessment to confirm whether the rating of good remains accurate.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Medow Care Services Limited)

  7. Iris Care Services Limited

    5.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Assessment activity took place between 15 July 2026 and 4 August 2026.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Iris Care Services Limited)

  8. APT Care Limited

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: At the time of this assessment, 200 people were receiving support with personal care.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (APT Care Limited)

  9. LJ Sure Mercies

    5.1 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: Assessment activity took place between 16 April, and we visited the service on 17 September.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    Full profile (LJ Sure Mercies)

  10. Devoted To Care LTD

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: We reviewed records, spoke with the registered manager and requested written feedback from staff.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2024
    Full profile (Devoted To Care LTD)

All 162 home care agencies covering Harpenden →

Questions about the best rated home care agencies in Harpenden

What is the best rated home care agency in Harpenden?

4 are rated Outstanding by CQC: Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire), Harrall Care Services Limited t/a Home Instead Senior Care, The Inclusion Project, Peach Nursing Ltd. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire), Harrall Care Services Limited t/a Home Instead Senior Care, The Inclusion Project. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.

How is this list ordered?

Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.

How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Harpenden?

65 of the 162 home care agencies covering Harpenden are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).

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