Home care · Hertfordshire
Mental health care at home in Potters Bar
Mental health care is offered by 145 of the 234 home care agencies covering Potters Bar, operated by 143 separate providers. Hartwig Care Limited runs the most, with 2. 87% of the 102 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). 3 hold an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £36 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 57 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 11 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Glen Pat Homes was rated Good on 24 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in Hertfordshire daily: see the latest changes.
- 89 of the 102 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 13 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 43 not yet rated.
- For dementia support, 118 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Hertfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Potters Bar", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 145agencies on the CQC register
- 87%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 118are registered for dementia
- 24with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering mental health care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 234
- Elderly care · 205
- Care for adults under 65 · 203
- Physical disability care · 185
- Dementia care · 174
- Mental health care · 145
- Learning disability care · 140
- Sensory impairment care · 134
- Supported living · 76
- Children's care · 53
- Substance misuse support · 29
- Eating disorder support · 26
Every agency covering Potters Bar registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Potters Bar: what the data shows
Registered for mental health care: 145 out of 234 agencies covering Potters Bar (62%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 87%, 3 points below the town-wide 90% and in line with the 88% for mental health care across England.
The highest rated agencies for mental health care are Marina Homecare Ltd T/A Visiting Angels Barnet and Enfield, Barnet Supported Living Service and Aurora Quality Care UK Ltd. 24 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2018 and the newest from September 2026. Within 2 miles of Potters Bar centre: 5 offices. Not yet rated: 43. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 185 agencies in Hertfordshire list mental health care, and 81% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 62% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 57% across Hertfordshire.
In the East of England, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Mental health care: what it means
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in Hertfordshire as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Bar | – | 145 | 89 |
| Borehamwood | 4.6 mi | 186 | 109 |
| Hatfield | 5.0 mi | 47 | 23 |
| London Colney | 5.2 mi | 81 | 35 |
| Cheshunt | 5.8 mi | 128 | 77 |
| Enfield | 5.9 mi | 78 | 46 |
| Barnet | 5.9 mi | 57 | 43 |
Your council
Hertfordshire
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- 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
Mental health care in Potters Bar: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Potters Bar offer mental health care?
145 of the 234 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Potters Bar list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Marina Homecare Ltd T/A Visiting Angels Barnet and Enfield, Barnet Supported Living Service and Aurora Quality Care UK Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Potters Bar have?
Of the 102 that have been rated, 89 (87%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 3 Outstanding, while 13 are rated below Good. 43 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Potters Bar?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Hertfordshire council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Hertfordshire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Hertfordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Potters Bar?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 24 of the 145 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 78 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Potters Bar compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Borehamwood (4.6 miles): 186, 109 rated Good or Outstanding; Hatfield (5.0 miles): 47, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; London Colney (5.2 miles): 81, 35 rated Good or Outstanding. Potters Bar itself has 145, 89 of them Good or Outstanding.
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.