Home care · Hertfordshire
Care for adults under 65 at home in Oaklands
92 of the 108 home care agencies covering Oaklands offer care for adults under 65, from 89 providers. Yourlife Management Services Limited has the most, at 3. Of the 48 CQC has rated, 85% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. 2 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 28 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 12 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Blueberry Hill Care Limited, rated Good on 26 August 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- New and changed CQC ratings across Hertfordshire, updated every day.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 72.
- Good or Outstanding: 41 of the 48 rated agencies; 7 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. 44 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Hertfordshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Oaklands", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 92agencies on the CQC register
- 85%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 72offer dementia support
- 6with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Oaklands
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 108
- Elderly care · 97
- Care for adults under 65 · 92
- Physical disability care · 85
- Dementia care · 84
- Mental health care · 64
- Sensory impairment care · 54
- Learning disability care · 53
- Supported living · 33
- Children's care · 31
- Eating disorder support · 9
- Substance misuse support · 5
All agencies covering Oaklands with a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How care for adults under 65 in Oaklands compares
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 92 of the 108 agencies covering Oaklands, or 85%. Of those rated, 85% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 87% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for care for adults under 65.
Look Ahead Domiciliary Care (Hertfordshire), Blueberry Hill Care Limited and Destiny Support Care lead the list for care for adults under 65. Ratings run from April 2018 to August 2026, and 6 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Oaklands centre: 3. Not yet rated: 44. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 290 agencies in Hertfordshire list care for adults under 65, and 84% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Hertfordshire, 89% of agencies are registered for care for adults under 65, against 85% here.
Live-in care in the East of England runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
What to ask about care for adults under 65
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Getting a care needs assessment from Hertfordshire.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands | – | 92 | 41 |
| Welwyn | 1.3 mi | 100 | 46 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 3.1 mi | 85 | 40 |
| Stevenage | 4.5 mi | 77 | 35 |
| Hertford | 5.7 mi | 63 | 40 |
| Hatfield | 5.9 mi | 85 | 40 |
| Harpenden | 7.0 mi | 143 | 53 |
Your council
Hertfordshire
A care needs assessment from Hertfordshire council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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Free care cost report for Oaklands
- 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
Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Oaklands
Which agencies in Oaklands provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 92 of the 108 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Oaklands list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Look Ahead Domiciliary Care (Hertfordshire), Blueberry Hill Care Limited and Destiny Support Care.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Oaklands?
41 (85%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 48 with a rating (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 7. Not yet rated: 44. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Oaklands?
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 Oaklands?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 6 of 92 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 42 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more care for adults under 65 in towns near Oaklands?
In Oaklands there are 92, 41 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Welwyn (1.3 miles): 100, 46 rated Good or Outstanding; Welwyn Garden City (3.1 miles): 85, 40 rated Good or Outstanding; Stevenage (4.5 miles): 77, 35 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 near Oaklands
- Care for adults under 65 in Welwyn 1.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Welwyn Garden City 3.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Stevenage 4.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hertford 5.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hatfield 5.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Harpenden 7.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Ware 7.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hitchin 8.1 mi
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