Home care · Hertfordshire
Mental health care at home in Redbourn
72 out of 125 home care agencies covering Redbourn are registered for mental health care. CQC has rated 43 of them, and 67% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 28 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 16 September 2026, Beige Healthcare Services was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- Hertfordshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- For dementia support, 59 have it on their CQC registration.
- Good or Outstanding: 29 of the 43 rated agencies, and 14 are rated below Good and 29 are not yet rated.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Hertfordshire, checked daily.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Redbourn", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 72agencies on the CQC register
- 67%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 59support people with dementia
- 5with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering mental health care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 125
- Elderly care · 120
- Care for adults under 65 · 115
- Physical disability care · 106
- Dementia care · 96
- Mental health care · 72
- Learning disability care · 60
- Sensory impairment care · 60
- Supported living · 32
- Children's care · 26
- Eating disorder support · 12
- Substance misuse support · 12
Every agency covering Redbourn registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Redbourn by the numbers
Registered for mental health care: 72 out of 125 agencies covering Redbourn (58%). Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 68% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for mental health care.
Iris Care Services Limited, APT Care Limited and Compassionate Herts Ltd lead the list for mental health care. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from September 2017 and the newest from September 2026. Within 2 miles of Redbourn centre: 1 office. Not yet rated: 29. 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 58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbourn | – | 72 | 29 |
| Harpenden | 2.5 mi | 86 | 34 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 4.1 mi | 46 | 21 |
| St Albans | 4.5 mi | 72 | 30 |
| Kings Langley | 6.2 mi | 64 | 27 |
| Bricket Wood | 6.5 mi | 82 | 36 |
| Luton | 6.8 mi | 59 | 23 |
Help from the council
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
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Redbourn
- 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 mental health care in Redbourn
Which home care agencies in Redbourn offer mental health care?
72 of the 125 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Redbourn list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Iris Care Services Limited, APT Care Limited and Compassionate Herts Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Redbourn rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 43. Of those, 29 (67%) are Good or Outstanding, while 14 are rated below Good. 29 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Redbourn?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Hertfordshire council help 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.
How can I pick between agencies in Redbourn?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 5 of the 72 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 38 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about mental health care in towns near Redbourn?
Redbourn has 72, with 29 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Harpenden (2.5 miles): 86, 34 rated Good or Outstanding; Hemel Hempstead (4.1 miles): 46, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; St Albans (4.5 miles): 72, 30 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Redbourn area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Redbourn
- Mental health care in Harpenden 2.5 mi
- Mental health care in Hemel Hempstead 4.1 mi
- Mental health care in St Albans 4.5 mi
- Mental health care in Kings Langley 6.2 mi
- Mental health care in Bricket Wood 6.5 mi
- Mental health care in Luton 6.8 mi
- Mental health care in Abbots Langley 6.8 mi
- Mental health care in London Colney 6.9 mi
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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.