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Respite care in Redbourn

Respite care is short-term care that gives a family carer a break, from a few hours a week at home to a short stay in a care home. Below are the 125 CQC-registered agencies that cover Redbourn; ask each whether it offers this.

CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026

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Quick summary

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Redbourn: 125, with 50 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • A care needs assessment from Hertfordshire council costs nothing, plus a carer's assessment of its own for whoever looks after them.
  • Respite at home typically costs the same as ordinary visits: about around £32–£34 an hour.
  • Ask each agency about respite care; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.

To cite: "Respite care in Redbourn", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

Ways to get a break

Day centres, run by charities or the council, are one choice. A short care home stay, typically one to two weeks and best booked early for holidays, is another. At home, a visiting carer can cover a few hours, or a live-in carer can stay for a few days or weeks (live-in respite) so you can go away.

A carer's assessment comes first

Anyone who looks after another person can ask Hertfordshire council for a carer's assessment of their own. It is free, it is separate from the cared-for person's assessment, and it considers how caring affects you. The outcome can include funded breaks, a personal budget for carers or other help. Free advice is available from the Carers UK helpline, 0808 808 7777. Getting assessed by Hertfordshire council.

Arranging a private respite break

A smooth short stay starts with a visit to the care home and with sharing the care plan, medicines list and routines in advance. When paying yourself, also ask homes whether they set aside rooms for short stays, and ask agencies about minimum visit lengths and notice periods.

Home care in Redbourn by the numbers

Kings Langley has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (49%); Redbourn, at 40%, is 5th of the 7 towns compared. Hertfordshire has 11 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Redbourn the figure is 3. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 6% covering Redbourn, 8% across Hertfordshire. 68% of rated agencies covering Redbourn are Good or Outstanding, compared with 87% of those rated among the 981 we list across Hertfordshire. By specialism, 106 of 125 list physical disabilities, 60 of 125 list learning disabilities and 72 of 125 list mental health conditions. CQC registered Caremark Dacorum in July 2026, the newest on this list. One rating goes back to September 2017: Sahara Community Care Services - Luton. Ask what has changed since. In Redbourn, 77% of agencies support people with dementia (96 of 125); the Hertfordshire figure is 78%.

Respite care prices in Redbourn

Typical prices across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week
Residential care home£1,455 a week
Nursing home£1,685 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).

Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Home care agencies in and around Redbourn

Ask each agency whether it provides respite care. Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance.

  1. Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire)

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

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

  2. LJ Sure Mercies

    2.6 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  3. Iris Care Services Limited

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  4. APT Care Limited

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  5. Compassionate Herts Ltd

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2023
    View profile (Compassionate Herts Ltd)

  6. Doves Care Agency Ltd

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    View profile (Doves Care Agency Ltd)

  7. Vow Care Services Ltd

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2023
    View profile (Vow Care Services Ltd)

  8. Above and Beyond Home Care

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    View profile (Above and Beyond Home Care)

  9. The Marlowes

    4.3 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2022
    View profile (The Marlowes)

  10. Realm Staffing Solutions

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    View profile (Realm Staffing Solutions)

  11. Silas Care Services Luton

    5.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2022
    View profile (Silas Care Services Luton)

  12. Devoted To Care LTD

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2024
    View profile (Devoted To Care LTD)

  13. Invictus Care

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2022
    View profile (Invictus Care)

  14. Resource Gate Care

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2022
    View profile (Resource Gate Care)

  15. Mansgrove Farm House

    5.9 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2022
    View profile (Mansgrove Farm House)

  16. Gatekeepers Care Solutions

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    View profile (Gatekeepers Care Solutions)

  17. Colwell Court (Domicillary Care)

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2023
    View profile (Colwell Court (Domicillary Care))

  18. Abigail Court (Domicillary Care)

    6.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2023
    View profile (Abigail Court (Domicillary Care))

  19. SureCare Hertfordshire

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2018
    View profile (SureCare Hertfordshire)

  20. Firstpoint Homecare - Harpenden

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2021
    View profile (Firstpoint Homecare - Harpenden)

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Your questions on respite care in Redbourn

Who provides respite care in Redbourn?

CQC does not record which agencies provide respite care. 125 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Redbourn; 50 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides respite care.

Can respite care be paid for by the council?

Start with a carer's assessment from Hertfordshire council: eligible carers can have breaks arranged or funded. Separately, look for sitting services from carers' centres and charities that are free or cheap.

How far ahead should we book respite in a care home?

Give several weeks where possible, more around school holidays. Ask on the first call whether the home holds rooms back for short stays, as not all do.

How good are home care agencies around Redbourn?

68% Good or Outstanding (50 of 73 rated). 7 were inspected or rated within two years, and 96 are registered for dementia.

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