Home care · London
Elderly care at home in Redbridge
114 of the 130 home care agencies covering Redbridge offer elderly care, from 110 providers. London Borough of Redbridge has the most, at 3. Of the 57 CQC has rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for elderly care across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £37 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 17 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 35 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering Home Support Services, rated Good on 17 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Redbridge will assess care needs for free.
- 96 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Good or Outstanding: 53 of the 57 rated agencies, 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 57 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Elderly care at home in Redbridge", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 114CQC-registered agencies
- 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 96list dementia as a specialism
- 17inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers elderly care in Redbridge
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 130
- Care for adults under 65 · 114
- Elderly care · 114
- Physical disability care · 112
- Dementia care · 103
- Mental health care · 82
- Sensory impairment care · 80
- Learning disability care · 62
- Children's care · 48
- Substance misuse support · 22
- Eating disorder support · 19
The full list for elderly care covering Redbridge: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How elderly care in Redbridge compares
CQC lists elderly care for 114 of the 130 agencies covering Redbridge, or 88%. Of those rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 93% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for elderly care.
Securecare (UK) Limited, Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering Home Support Services and Care Champions Support Ltd lead the list for elderly care. 17 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: February 2019. Newest: September 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Redbridge centre: 86. 57 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Live-in care in London runs at around £1,800 a week; visiting care is about £37.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What elderly care involves
This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.
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?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Redbridge for a care needs assessment. Glossary: Personal care.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | – | 114 | 53 |
| Chigwell | 2.7 mi | 202 | 82 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 3.1 mi | 147 | 50 |
| Newham | 3.3 mi | 86 | 39 |
| Waltham Forest | 3.5 mi | 46 | 25 |
| Buckhurst Hill | 3.8 mi | 231 | 106 |
| Loughton | 5.1 mi | 121 | 58 |
Council support
Redbridge
The London Borough of Redbridge assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
Common questions about elderly care in Redbridge
Which agencies in Redbridge provide elderly care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 114 of the 130 agencies that are based in the borough of Redbridge list elderly care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Securecare (UK) Limited, Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering Home Support Services and Care Champions Support Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Redbridge?
53 (93%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 57 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 4. Not yet rated: 57. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Redbridge?
Usual 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. More in our cost guide.
Does the London Borough of Redbridge fund home care?
It may. The London Borough of Redbridge must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact the London Borough of Redbridge.
How do I choose between agencies in Redbridge?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 17 of 114 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 40 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more elderly care in towns near Redbridge?
In Redbridge there are 114, 47 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Chigwell (2.7 miles): 202, 82 rated Good or Outstanding; Barking and Dagenham (3.1 miles): 147, 50 rated Good or Outstanding; Newham (3.3 miles): 86, 39 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Redbridge
- Elderly care in Chigwell 2.7 mi
- Elderly care in Barking and Dagenham 3.1 mi
- Elderly care in Newham 3.3 mi
- Elderly care in Waltham Forest 3.5 mi
- Elderly care in Buckhurst Hill 3.8 mi
- Elderly care in Loughton 5.1 mi
- Elderly care in Havering 5.5 mi
- Elderly care in Greenwich 6.1 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.