Home care · Hertfordshire
Sensory impairment care at home in Stevenage
47 of the 82 home care agencies covering Stevenage offer sensory impairment care, from 45 providers. Yourlife Management Services Limited has the most, at 3. CQC has rated 32 of them, and 88% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for sensory impairment care across England. 2 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. 20 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 3 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Hope Care Support Limited, rated Requires improvement on 19 May 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Among the 32 rated agencies, 28 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 4 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 15 not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Hertfordshire daily: see the latest changes.
- 41 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- A care needs assessment from Hertfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
To cite: "Sensory impairment care at home in Stevenage", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 47CQC-registered agencies
- 88%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 41list dementia as a specialism
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of sensory impairment care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 82
- Care for adults under 65 · 77
- Elderly care · 74
- Physical disability care · 71
- Dementia care · 67
- Mental health care · 56
- Sensory impairment care · 47
- Learning disability care · 46
- Supported living · 31
- Children's care · 24
- Eating disorder support · 11
- Substance misuse support · 7
Every agency covering Stevenage registered with CQC for sensory impairment care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How sensory impairment care in Stevenage compares
57% of Stevenage's agencies (47 of 82) hold a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for sensory impairment care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 88% (in line with England, 5 points above the 83% for all agencies in the town).
For sensory impairment care, the top rated agencies are Hand in Hands, Look Ahead Domiciliary Care (Hertfordshire) and Empress Social Care. 4 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from April 2018 and the newest from May 2026. 25 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Stevenage. 15 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Hertfordshire, 168 agencies are registered for sensory impairment care, and 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 57% of agencies list sensory impairment care, compared with 52% across Hertfordshire.
Typical prices in the East of England: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About sensory impairment care
Sensory impairment care supports people with sight loss, hearing loss or both (deafblindness). It means staff who know how to communicate well, homes and routines arranged so people can find their way safely, and help using equipment and technology.
Questions to ask agencies about sensory impairment care
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
Where to get support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Hertfordshire: sensory impairment care.
Sensory impairment care around Stevenage
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | – | 47 | 28 |
| Oaklands | 4.5 mi | 54 | 29 |
| Hitchin | 4.8 mi | 54 | 33 |
| Letchworth | 5.1 mi | 46 | 27 |
| Welwyn | 5.6 mi | 58 | 32 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 7.6 mi | 51 | 30 |
| Lower Stondon | 8.3 mi | 27 | 15 |
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What families want to know about sensory impairment care in Stevenage
Who offers sensory impairment care at home in Stevenage?
Of the 82 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Stevenage, 47 list sensory impairment care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Hand in Hands, Look Ahead Domiciliary Care (Hertfordshire) and Empress Social Care.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Stevenage?
28 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 32 with a rating, 2 of them Outstanding, and 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 15 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Stevenage?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Does Hertfordshire council fund home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Hertfordshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Hertfordshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Stevenage?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 4 of 47 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 28 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more sensory impairment care in towns near Stevenage?
In Stevenage there are 47, 28 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Oaklands (4.5 miles): 54, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Hitchin (4.8 miles): 54, 33 rated Good or Outstanding; Letchworth (5.1 miles): 46, 27 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: sensory impairment care around Stevenage
- Sensory impairment care in Oaklands 4.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hitchin 4.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Letchworth 5.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Welwyn 5.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Welwyn Garden City 7.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Lower Stondon 8.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hertford 8.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Ware 9.2 mi
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