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Elderly care at home in Northwood
Of the 30 home care agencies covering Northwood, 27 offer elderly care; 26 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Optima Management Limited (2). 100% of the 19 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for elderly care across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 14 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Acer Healthcare Northwood & Ruislip: Good, on 23 October 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 23.
- You can ask the London Borough of Hillingdon for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- CQC rates 19 of the 19 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding. 8 are not rated yet.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Northwood", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 27agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 23support people with dementia
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering elderly care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 30
- Physical disability care · 27
- Elderly care · 27
- Care for adults under 65 · 25
- Dementia care · 24
- Sensory impairment care · 20
- Mental health care · 18
- Learning disability care · 16
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Supported living · 5
- Substance misuse support · 3
The full list for elderly care covering Northwood: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Elderly care in Northwood: ratings, size and cost
Registered for elderly care: 27 out of 30 agencies covering Northwood (90%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Acer Healthcare Northwood & Ruislip, Signet Healthcare Limited and Reagle Home Care Services (RHC). 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2018. Newest: October 2026. Within 2 miles of Northwood centre: 7 offices. 8 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Hillingdon as a whole has 76 agencies registered for elderly care; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for elderly care: 90% here, 92% across Hillingdon.
In London, weekday visiting care typically costs about £37.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,800 a week. Where these figures come from.
Elderly care: what it means
Personal care such as washing and dressing, plus meals, medicines and help getting around, as well as company and an eye on health: that is care for older people. Because nearly every provider is registered for it, compare them instead on staffing, continuity and how well care is shaped around the person.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Hillingdon. Glossary: Personal care.
Nearby towns: elderly care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | – | 27 | 19 |
| Pinner | 2.2 mi | 77 | 52 |
| Ruislip | 2.5 mi | 33 | 20 |
| Bushey | 3.8 mi | 238 | 134 |
| Watford | 3.8 mi | 197 | 99 |
| Harrow | 4.0 mi | 86 | 53 |
| Chorleywood | 4.3 mi | 89 | 46 |
Council help
Hillingdon
Savings under £23,250? The London Borough of Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Northwood
- 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 elderly care in Northwood
Which home care agencies in Northwood offer elderly care?
27 of the 30 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 3 miles of Northwood list elderly care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Acer Healthcare Northwood & Ruislip, Signet Healthcare Limited and Reagle Home Care Services (RHC).
Are home care agencies in Northwood well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 19 (100%) of the 19 rated. 8 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Northwood?
Prices typically seen in London in 2026: visiting care £30–£40 an hour; sleeping night £190–£230; waking night £240–£320; live-in care £1,300–£1,800 a week. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from the London Borough of Hillingdon with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, the London Borough of Hillingdon has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting the London Borough of Hillingdon.
How should I compare agencies in Northwood?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 27 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 17 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Northwood for elderly care?
Counting elderly care: Northwood 27 (19 Good or Outstanding); Pinner (2.2 miles): 77, 52 rated Good or Outstanding; Ruislip (2.5 miles): 33, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Bushey (3.8 miles): 238, 134 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Northwood area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Northwood
- Elderly care in Pinner 2.2 mi
- Elderly care in Ruislip 2.5 mi
- Elderly care in Bushey 3.8 mi
- Elderly care in Watford 3.8 mi
- Elderly care in Harrow 4.0 mi
- Elderly care in Chorleywood 4.3 mi
- Elderly care in Hillingdon 4.9 mi
- Elderly care in Stanmore 5.1 mi
Also in Northwood, and guides
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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.