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Sensory impairment care at home in Attleborough
10 of the 9 home care agencies covering Attleborough offer sensory impairment care. Of the 8 CQC has rated, 63% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for sensory impairment care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Home Instead Mid Norfolk, rated Outstanding on 11 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
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- Dementia is a registered specialism for 9.
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- CQC rates 5 of the 8 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Sensory impairment care at home in Attleborough", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 10agencies on the CQC register
- 63%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 9list dementia as a specialism
- 5with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of sensory impairment care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 9
- Elderly care · 8
- Physical disability care · 8
- Dementia care · 7
- Sensory impairment care · 7
- Learning disability care · 5
- Mental health care · 4
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Instead Mid Norfolk | Sep 2026 | 4.7 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | Gentle Folk Community Care | Oct 2025 | 4.7 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Dell Care | Mar 2026 | 6.1 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | PCT Care Services Ltd Head Office | Apr 2019 | 3.9 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Complete Caring Limited | Jul 2019 | 6.0 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Riseup Healthcare Ltd | Jul 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | First Choice Home Care | Apr 2025 | 3.7 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Pride Home Care | Jun 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 3 | |
| 9 | Home Instead South Norfolk and East Suffolk | Not yet rated | – | 3.7 miles | 5 |
| 10 | Acorn 2 Oak Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 5.9 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering Attleborough registered for sensory impairment care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Attleborough centre.
How sensory impairment care in Attleborough compares
Registered for sensory impairment care: 10 out of 13 agencies covering Attleborough (77%). Of those rated, 63% are Good or Outstanding: 4 points below the 67% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 89% for sensory impairment care.
Home Instead Mid Norfolk, Gentle Folk Community Care and Dell Care lead the list for sensory impairment care. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from April 2019; 5 fall within the last two years. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Attleborough. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 107 agencies in Norfolk list sensory impairment care, and 73% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Sensory impairment care is on 77% of registrations here and 61% across Norfolk.
Typical prices in the East of England: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About sensory impairment care
Clear communication comes first in sensory impairment care. Homes and daily routines are organised so people can move about safely, staff help with aids, equipment and technology, and the support covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness.
Before you choose: questions on sensory impairment care
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
- Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Norfolk: sensory impairment care.
Sensory impairment care around Attleborough
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough | – | 10 | 5 |
| Wymondham | 6.4 mi | 7 | 3 |
| Hethersett | 9.5 mi | 22 | 8 |
| Dereham | 11.7 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Taverham | 14.3 mi | 23 | 9 |
| Poringland | 14.7 mi | 20 | 8 |
| Norwich | 14.7 mi | 44 | 18 |
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Common questions about sensory impairment care in Attleborough
Which home care agencies in Attleborough offer sensory impairment care?
10 of the 9 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Attleborough list sensory impairment care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Home Instead Mid Norfolk, Gentle Folk Community Care and Dell Care.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Attleborough?
5 (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 8 with a rating, including 1 Outstanding, while 3 are rated below Good. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Attleborough?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Norfolk council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Norfolk council 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 Norfolk council.
How do I choose between agencies in Attleborough?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 5 of 10 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more sensory impairment care in towns near Attleborough?
In Attleborough there are 7, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Wymondham (6.4 miles): 7, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Hethersett (9.5 miles): 22, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Dereham (11.7 miles): 7, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: sensory impairment care around Attleborough
- Sensory impairment care in Wymondham 6.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hethersett 9.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Dereham 11.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Thetford 12.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Taverham 14.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Poringland 14.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Norwich 14.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Horsford 16.3 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.