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Home help in Hoddesdon

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. 134 agencies registered with CQC cover Hoddesdon. Check with each one that it provides this kind of care.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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The short version

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Hoddesdon: 134, with 74 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Ask Hertfordshire council for a care needs assessment, which is free.
  • Ask each agency about home help; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home help in Hoddesdon", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Hertfordshire council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Hertfordshire council what low-cost services exist. Asking Hertfordshire council for an assessment.

What the register shows for Hoddesdon

105 of the 134 agencies (78%) list dementia as a specialism, against 78% across Hertfordshire. The oldest current rating dates from June 2017 (Diamond Unique Care Limited). The newest registration is Azile Cares, registered with CQC in October 2026. Registered specialisms here: 107 of 134 list physical disabilities, 70 of 134 list learning disabilities and 77 of 134 list mental health conditions. 83% of rated agencies covering Hoddesdon are Good or Outstanding, compared with 87% of those rated among the 981 we list across Hertfordshire. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 13% covering Hoddesdon, 8% across Hertfordshire. 5 are rated Outstanding here, out of 11 across Hertfordshire. Of Hoddesdon and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Hoddesdon ranks 4th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (55%); Hertford is highest at 63%.

Paying for home help in Hoddesdon: typical prices

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

What the council pays (Hertfordshire County Council): £31.82 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £905.57 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,036.29 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

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. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies covering Hoddesdon

Not confirmed for home help, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Marcus and Marcus Ltd

    5.6 miles · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated Dec 2023
    Full profile (Marcus and Marcus Ltd)

  2. Hope Homecare Services Limited

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Hope Homecare Services Limited)

  3. First Choice Medical Solutions Ltd

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (First Choice Medical Solutions Ltd)

  4. Bluebird Care (East Hertfordshire)

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bluebird Care (East Hertfordshire))

  5. Optimam Complex Care

    4.8 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Optimam Complex Care)

  6. Angel Support (Newham) Ltd

    5.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Angel Support (Newham) Ltd)

  7. Genuine Carers- Enfield

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Genuine Carers- Enfield)

  8. Green Olive Care Ltd

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Green Olive Care Ltd)

  9. Outright Care

    5.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Outright Care)

  10. Care Just 4U

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    Full profile (Care Just 4U)

  11. Bakers' Villas

    6.6 miles · Older people

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bakers' Villas)

  12. Violet Care Agency Ltd

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Violet Care Agency Ltd)

  13. St Elizabeth's Domiciliary Care Agency

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (St Elizabeth's Domiciliary Care Agency)

  14. Samary Care Limited

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Samary Care Limited)

  15. Ency Care Limited

    1.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    Full profile (Ency Care Limited)

  16. Freedom Care (Herts) Limited

    2.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2022
    Full profile (Freedom Care (Herts) Limited)

  17. Myrtle Care Providers Limited

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2021
    Full profile (Myrtle Care Providers Limited)

  18. PHC Health Care Ltd London

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2022
    Full profile (PHC Health Care Ltd London)

  19. Providence Care Solutions

    3.3 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2023
    Full profile (Providence Care Solutions)

  20. Sawbridge Primecare Ltd

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2022
    Full profile (Sawbridge Primecare Ltd)

All 134 home care agencies covering Hoddesdon →

Questions about home help in Hoddesdon

Which agencies provide home help in Hoddesdon?

CQC does not record which agencies provide home help. 134 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Hoddesdon; 74 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides home help.

How much is a home help per hour in Hoddesdon?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Sometimes, if Hertfordshire council's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Hoddesdon have?

CQC rates 74 of 89 as Good or Outstanding, or 83%. Recent evidence: 17 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 105.

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