Home Care in Barking and Dagenham: Compare 159 Agencies, CQC Ratings and Costs (Oct 2026)

How Barking and Dagenham measures up

Of Barking and Dagenham and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Barking and Dagenham ranks 5th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (45%); Havering is highest at 57%. The oldest current rating dates from October 2017 (A & D Hammonds Ltd). The newest registration is Miles Care Limited, registered with CQC in October 2026. 88% of rated agencies covering Barking and Dagenham are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% of those rated among the 2,453 we list across London. Registered specialisms here: 134 of 159 list physical disabilities, 85 of 159 list learning disabilities and 103 of 159 list mental health conditions. 133 of the 159 agencies (84%) list dementia as a specialism, against 81% across London.

Which groups run agencies covering Barking and Dagenham

Integral Focus Ltd 1 here
Independent Support & Care Ltd 1 here
Gentle Folk Community Care Ltd 1 here
Metropolitan Care Services Limited 1 here
Angels Care Solutions Limited 1 here
ICare Resource Limited 1 here
Aspire Care Services Ltd 1 here
Bestchoice Global Ltd 1 here
Teebollz Consulting Limited 1 here
Diversity Health and Social Care Limited 1 here
Chinite Resourcing Limited 1 here
Arthur Morrison Ltd 1 here
Bloomscare Ltd 1 here
Oval Care Services UK Ltd 1 here
Chosen Care Group Limited 1 here
Bluebird Care 1 here
Caronne Care Limited 1 here
Airthrie Homes Group Ltd 1 here

Latest CQC ratings

Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Barking and Dagenham.

ICare Resource LimitedGood20 Oct 2026
Bestchoice Global LtdGood19 Oct 2026
Integral Focus Support and Care ServicesGood24 Aug 2026
Black Horse Care LimitedGood10 Aug 2026

Barking and Dagenham compared with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Agencies	Good or Outstanding
Barking and Dagenham	–	159	72
Redbridge	3.1 mi	130	64
Newham	3.9 mi	90	47
Greenwich	4.2 mi	107	33
Havering	4.3 mi	120	68
Chigwell	5.4 mi	649	326

Each count is of agencies based in the area; many work across neighbouring boroughs and towns too.

Typical home care rates in Barking and Dagenham

Typical 2026 prices in London
Visiting care	£30–£40 an hour
Sleeping night	£190–£230
Waking night	£240–£320
Live-in care	£1,300–£1,800 a week

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

Help from the council

Barking and Dagenham

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.

Assessments, care funding and direct payments in Barking and Dagenham

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Free care cost report for Barking and Dagenham

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

What families want to know about home care in Barking and Dagenham

How many agencies provide home care in Barking and Dagenham?

159 CQC-registered home care agencies are based in the borough of Barking and Dagenham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Integral Focus Support and Care Services, Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham and Apace Support Services Limited.

How does CQC rate home care agencies in Barking and Dagenham?

72 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 82 with a rating; 10 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 77 here are still unrated.

What does home care cost in Barking and Dagenham?

Typical 2026 prices in London: visiting care £30–£40 an hour; sleeping night £190–£230; waking night £240–£320; live-in care £1,300–£1,800 a week. 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. Read the full cost guide.

Does the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham fund home care?

It can. Step one is the needs assessment: the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham 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 the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

How do I choose between agencies in Barking and Dagenham?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 26 of 159 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 56. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.

Are there more home care agencies in towns near Barking and Dagenham?

In Barking and Dagenham there are 159, 72 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Redbridge (3.1 miles): 130, 64 rated Good or Outstanding; Newham (3.9 miles): 90, 47 rated Good or Outstanding; Greenwich (4.2 miles): 107, 33 rated Good or Outstanding.

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