Home care · Hertfordshire
Physical disability care at home in St Albans
111 of the 140 home care agencies covering St Albans offer physical disability care, from 109 providers. Yourlife Management Services Limited has the most, at 3. CQC has rated 64 of them, and 81% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for physical disability care across England. 5 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 45 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 10 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
- CQC rates 52 of the 64 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 12 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 47 are not yet rated.
- Hertfordshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 100.
- Rating changes in Hertfordshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Physical disability care at home in St Albans", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 111agencies registered with CQC
- 81%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 100offer dementia support
- 9inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers physical disability care in St Albans
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 140
- Elderly care · 132
- Care for adults under 65 · 125
- Physical disability care · 111
- Dementia care · 110
- Mental health care · 72
- Learning disability care · 69
- Sensory impairment care · 66
- Supported living · 38
- Children's care · 30
- Eating disorder support · 14
- Substance misuse support · 14
Every agency covering St Albans registered with CQC for physical disability care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How physical disability care in St Albans compares
Registered for physical disability care: 111 out of 140 agencies covering St Albans (79%). Of those rated, 81% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 83% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for physical disability care.
Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire), Medow Care Services Limited and Iris Care Services Limited lead the list for physical disability care. 9 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2018 and the newest from August 2026. Offices within 2 miles of St Albans centre: 16. 47 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Hertfordshire as a whole has 261 agencies registered for physical disability care; 84% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 79% of agencies list physical disability care, compared with 80% across Hertfordshire.
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 physical disability care involves
Think of stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis, MS or a spinal injury: each can reduce movement or strength, and physical disability care is designed around needs like these. Safe moving and handling, often with a hoist, sits alongside personal care and help to remain independent and active.
Questions to ask agencies about physical disability care
- Will two carers be available when two are needed?
- How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
- What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
Helpline: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. All physical disability care in Hertfordshire.
Physical disability care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans | – | 111 | 52 |
| London Colney | 2.4 mi | 124 | 57 |
| Bricket Wood | 3.5 mi | 123 | 58 |
| Hatfield | 4.2 mi | 75 | 39 |
| Redbourn | 4.5 mi | 106 | 46 |
| Harpenden | 4.6 mi | 133 | 57 |
| Radlett | 4.6 mi | 168 | 86 |
Council support
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 St Albans
- 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 physical disability care in St Albans
Which home care agencies in St Albans offer physical disability care?
111 of the 140 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of St Albans list physical disability care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire), Medow Care Services Limited and Iris Care Services Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in St Albans?
52 (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 64 with a rating, including 5 Outstanding, while 12 are rated below Good. 47 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in St Albans?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Hertfordshire council fund 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 do I choose between agencies in St Albans?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 9 of 111 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 55 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more physical disability care in towns near St Albans?
In St Albans there are 111, 52 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are London Colney (2.4 miles): 124, 57 rated Good or Outstanding; Bricket Wood (3.5 miles): 123, 58 rated Good or Outstanding; Hatfield (4.2 miles): 75, 39 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Physical disability care near St Albans
- Physical disability care in London Colney 2.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Bricket Wood 3.5 mi
- Physical disability care in Hatfield 4.2 mi
- Physical disability care in Redbourn 4.5 mi
- Physical disability care in Harpenden 4.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Radlett 4.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Abbots Langley 5.2 mi
- Physical disability care in Hemel Hempstead 5.6 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.