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Sensory impairment care at home in Tring
Sensory impairment care is offered by 15 of the 35 home care agencies covering Tring. 89% of the 9 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for sensory impairment care across England). Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Helping Hands Aylesbury was rated Requires improvement on 23 March 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Whatever your savings, Hertfordshire council will assess care needs for free.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 13.
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- CQC rates 8 of the 9 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 6 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Sensory impairment care at home in Tring", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 15agencies on the CQC register
- 89%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 13list dementia as a specialism
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of sensory impairment care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 35
- Care for adults under 65 · 32
- Elderly care · 32
- Physical disability care · 30
- Dementia care · 30
- Mental health care · 22
- Learning disability care · 17
- Sensory impairment care · 15
- Supported living · 12
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Living Horizon | Mar 2024 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | SYM Care Ltd T/A Visiting Angels South Bucks | Jan 2023 | 6.0 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Mansgrove Farm House | Jan 2022 | 6.0 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Home Instead Aylesbury Vale and North East Oxfordshire | Aug 2022 | 6.0 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers) | Jan 2019 | 5.6 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Chesham Supported Living | Dec 2019 | 6.2 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Bluebird Care Aylesbury | Feb 2020 | 6.6 miles | 4 | |
| 8 | Scope Care Services Ltd | Oct 2018 | 6.8 miles | 8 | |
| 9 | Helping Hands Aylesbury | Mar 2026 | 6.5 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Clarity Homecare Luton | Not yet rated | – | 4.9 miles | 5 |
| 11 | YourLife (Aylesbury) | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 4 |
| 12 | SeeAbility Buckinghamshire Support Service | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 4 |
| 13 | All 4 Health Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 8 |
| 14 | Castle Mercy Healthcare Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.9 miles | 6 |
| 15 | Willowmead Court | Not yet rated | – | 7.0 miles | 4 |
This table lists each agency covering Tring registered for sensory impairment care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Tring centre.
Sensory impairment care in Tring: what the data shows
CQC lists sensory impairment care for 15 of the 35 agencies covering Tring, or 43%. 89% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 90% for all agencies here and in line with the 89% for agencies registered for sensory impairment care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for sensory impairment care: Living Horizon, SYM Care Ltd T/A Visiting Angels South Bucks and Mansgrove Farm House. The newest rating is from March 2026 and the oldest from October 2018; 2 fall within the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Tring. Not yet rated: 6. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 168 agencies in Hertfordshire list sensory impairment care, and 90% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Sensory impairment care is on 43% of registrations here and 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
Deafblindness, hearing loss and sight loss are the three needs sensory impairment care covers. Expect staff skilled in communication, a layout and routine that let people find their way without risk, and support with equipment and technology.
Before you choose: questions on sensory impairment care
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Hertfordshire: sensory impairment care.
Sensory impairment care around Tring
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring | – | 15 | 8 |
| Wendover | 4.0 mi | 25 | 11 |
| Berkhamsted | 4.5 mi | 26 | 18 |
| Chesham | 6.3 mi | 15 | 10 |
| Aylesbury | 6.7 mi | 24 | 9 |
| Bovingdon | 7.5 mi | 34 | 21 |
| Prestwood | 7.5 mi | 30 | 18 |
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Questions families ask about sensory impairment care in Tring
Which agencies in Tring provide sensory impairment care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 15 of the 35 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Tring list sensory impairment care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Living Horizon, SYM Care Ltd T/A Visiting Angels South Bucks and Mansgrove Farm House.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Tring have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 8 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 6. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Tring?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Hertfordshire council pay for home care?
It may. Hertfordshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Hertfordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Tring?
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, 2 of the 15 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 7 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Tring compare with nearby towns for sensory impairment care?
Nearest towns we cover: Wendover (4.0 miles): 25, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Berkhamsted (4.5 miles): 26, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Chesham (6.3 miles): 15, 10 rated Good or Outstanding. Tring itself has 15, 8 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: sensory impairment care around Tring
- Sensory impairment care in Wendover 4.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Berkhamsted 4.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Chesham 6.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Aylesbury 6.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Bovingdon 7.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Prestwood 7.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Leighton Buzzard 8.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Dunstable 8.5 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.