Home Care in Ratby: Compare 141 Agencies, CQC Ratings and Costs (Oct 2026)

Ratby in figures

Dementia appears on 193 of 236 registrations here (82%), compared with 80% in Leicestershire as a whole. On their CQC registrations, 206 of 236 list physical disabilities, 147 of 236 list learning disabilities and 163 of 236 list mental health conditions. Prime Way Care Ltd Leicester is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in October 2026. Across Leicestershire we list 479 agencies, and 84% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Ratby the figure is 80%. Of Ratby and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Ratby ranks 5th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (34%); Earl Shilton is highest at 53%. Sova Healthcare - Leicester has the oldest rating still in force, from May 2018.

Owners and groups: agencies covering Ratby

Leicester City Council 2 listed here
Knighton Manor Limited 2 listed here
City and County Healthcare Group 2 listed here
Fosse Healthcare Limited 2 listed here
Home Instead 2 listed here
HCRG 2 listed here
MacIntyre Care 1 listed here
Global Caring Group Ltd 1 listed here
Choices Care Ltd 1 listed here
Midshires Care Limited 1 listed here
Caremark 1 listed here
Allag Care Limited 1 listed here
Mi Life Care Services Limited 1 listed here
Woodleigh Healthcare Limited 1 listed here
A&R Guardian Services Limited 1 listed here
Sanctuary Care Limited 1 listed here
My Homecare HFW Ltd 1 listed here
Arch Futures Ltd 1 listed here

Most recent ratings

CQC's most recently published ratings for agencies covering Ratby.

Domiciliary Care Services (UK) LimitedGood20 Oct 2026
Fosse Healthcare - Oak CourtGood18 Oct 2026
Global Caring Group LeicesterGood12 Oct 2026
Bateleur HC LtdGood30 Sep 2026

Nearby towns against Ratby

Place	How far	Agencies	Rated Good or Outstanding
Ratby	–	141	48
Markfield	2.8 mi	31	10
Enderby	4.5 mi	145	53
Leicester	4.7 mi	259	98
Narborough	5.2 mi	89	28
Earl Shilton	6.0 mi	32	17

An agency counts for a town if its office is within 7 miles, so many appear under several towns.

Typical home care rates in Ratby

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. 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. For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.

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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 home care in Ratby

How many home care agencies cover Ratby?

According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 236 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Ratby. Well-rated choices include MacIntyre Leicester, Reablement Provider Service and Integrated Crisis Response Service.

Are home care agencies in Ratby well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 105 (80%) of the 131 rated, with 3 Outstanding; 26 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 105 here are still unrated.

How much does home care cost in Ratby?

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. 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. Read the full cost guide.

Will I get help from Leicestershire council with the cost of 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.

How should I compare agencies in Ratby?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 38 of the 236 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 93. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.

How do nearby towns compare with Ratby for home care agencies?

Counting home care agencies: Ratby 141 (48 Good or Outstanding); Markfield (2.8 miles): 31, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Enderby (4.5 miles): 145, 53 rated Good or Outstanding; Leicester (4.7 miles): 259, 98 rated Good or Outstanding.

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Home care in Ratby

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