Home care · Leicestershire
Children's care at home in Broughton Astley
Children's care is offered by 21 of the 81 home care agencies covering Broughton Astley. 71% of the 14 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Almag Healthcare Limited was rated Requires improvement on 17 June 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in Leicestershire daily: see the latest changes.
- Good or Outstanding: 10 of the 14 rated agencies; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 7 not yet rated.
- For dementia support, 15 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Leicestershire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Broughton Astley", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 21agencies on the CQC register
- 71%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 15support people with dementia
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers children's care in Broughton Astley
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 81
- Care for adults under 65 · 75
- Elderly care · 74
- Physical disability care · 70
- Dementia care · 62
- Mental health care · 54
- Sensory impairment care · 52
- Learning disability care · 50
- Supported living · 25
- Children's care · 21
- Eating disorder support · 10
- Substance misuse support · 10
This table lists each agency covering Broughton Astley registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Broughton Astley centre.
Children's care in Broughton Astley: what the data shows
21 of the 81 agencies covering Broughton Astley are registered with CQC for children's care (26%). 71% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points below the 74% for all agencies here and below the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Caremark Hinckley Bosworth Blaby & Leicester, Woodleigh Healthcare (Leicester Branch) and Bright Intergrated Care Ltd. The newest rating is from June 2026 and the oldest from February 2019; 2 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Broughton Astley centre: 0. Not yet rated: 7. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 37 agencies in Leicestershire list children's care, and 75% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Children's care is on 26% of registrations here and 22% across Leicestershire.
Live-in care in the East Midlands 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 children's care involves
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
Free advice: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Getting a care needs assessment from Leicestershire.
Children's care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Astley | – | 21 | 10 |
| Stoney Stanton | 2.8 mi | 22 | 10 |
| Whetstone | 3.1 mi | 62 | 33 |
| Narborough | 3.2 mi | 63 | 35 |
| Countesthorpe | 3.7 mi | 60 | 31 |
| Enderby | 4.1 mi | 67 | 38 |
| Earl Shilton | 5.1 mi | 24 | 12 |
Your council
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Savings under £23,250? Leicestershire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Leicestershire
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Free care cost report for Broughton Astley
- 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
Questions families ask about children's care in Broughton Astley
How many agencies in Broughton Astley offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 21 of the 81 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Broughton Astley (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Caremark Hinckley Bosworth Blaby & Leicester, Woodleigh Healthcare (Leicester Branch) and Bright Intergrated Care Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Broughton Astley have?
Of the 14 that have been rated, 10 (71%) are rated Good or Outstanding; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 7 here are still unrated.
What are typical home care prices in Broughton Astley?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will Leicestershire council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Leicestershire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Leicestershire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Broughton Astley?
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 21 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 12. A checklist to help.
How does Broughton Astley compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Stoney Stanton (2.8 miles): 22, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Whetstone (3.1 miles): 62, 33 rated Good or Outstanding; Narborough (3.2 miles): 63, 35 rated Good or Outstanding. Broughton Astley itself has 21, 10 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.