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Respite care in Otley
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. Compare the 15 CQC-registered agencies covering Otley and ask which of them provide it.
Agency data: CQC register · Updated 26 October 2026 · Prices: Usual 2026 prices across England
In short
- Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Otley: 15, with 10 rated Good or Outstanding.
- Leeds council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge, and a separate carer's assessment for the person who looks after them.
- Respite care at home is usually charged at the visiting rate, typically around £32–£34 an hour.
- CQC does not record which agencies provide respite care, so ask each agency directly.
Citation: "Respite care in Otley", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
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 Leeds 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 Leeds 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.
Otley's agencies in figures
At 91% Good or Outstanding, Otley sits above the Leeds figure of 86% (from 374 agencies). Ratings are more recent than average here: 40% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 27% across Leeds. None covering Otley is rated Outstanding; Leeds has 1. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Otley comes 4th of 7 (67%), with Burley in Wharfedale top at 85%. 11 of the 15 agencies (73%) list dementia as a specialism, against 81% across Leeds. The oldest current rating dates from July 2018 (Emmandjay Court). The newest registration is Home Care Office, registered with CQC in September 2026. Looking at specialisms, 10 of 15 list physical disabilities, 6 of 15 list learning disabilities and 7 of 15 list mental health conditions.
Paying for respite care in Otley: typical prices
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
| Residential care home | £1,230 a week |
| Nursing home | £1,515 a week |
What Leeds City Council pays providers: £25.54 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £803.76 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £996.60 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).
Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. Tools: weekly cost calculator and what would we pay?
Home care agencies covering Otley
Not confirmed for respite care, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.
Rest Assured Homecare Services
Est. £30–£37/hr
Reflections Community Support
Est. £30–£37/hr
Anchor Trust (The Laureates)
Est. £30–£37/hr
Caring Heart and Hands LTD
Est. £30–£37/hr
Clarity Homecare Leeds & Bradford
Est. £30–£37/hr
Abbeyfield - The Beeches
Est. £30–£37/hr
Complete Care Agency Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Dynamic Social Support
Est. £30–£37/hr
Audley Care Ltd - Audley Care Clevedon
Est. £30–£37/hr
Emmandjay Court
Est. £30–£37/hr
Creative Support – Hall Lane
Est. £30–£37/hr
Radfield Home Care North Leeds & Ilkley
Est. £32–£39/hr
Smart Add Healthcare Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Home Care Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Brighter Days Supports Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
What families ask about respite care in Otley
Who provides respite care in Otley?
CQC does not record which agencies provide respite care. 15 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Otley; 10 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides respite care.
Can I get respite care for free?
It can be. If a carer's assessment from Leeds council finds you eligible, the council may arrange or pay for breaks, and carers' centres and charities run sitting services that are free or cheap.
How early do care homes need respite bookings?
Book weeks in advance, further ahead for school holidays, and check first that the home offers short stays at all.
How good are home care agencies around Otley?
91% Good or Outstanding (10 of 11 rated). 6 were inspected or rated within two years, and 11 are registered for dementia.
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Other care in Otley
Respite care around Otley
- Respite care in Menston 2.1 mi
- Respite care in Guiseley 2.3 mi
- Respite care in Burley in Wharfedale 2.4 mi
- Respite care in Yeadon 2.8 mi
- Respite care in Bramhope 3.8 mi
- Respite care in Rawdon 3.9 mi
- Respite care in Baildon 4.9 mi
- Respite care in Horsforth 5.2 mi
Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.