Home care · Norfolk
Dementia care at home in Horsford
Dementia care is offered by 63 of the 78 home care agencies covering Horsford, operated by 59 separate providers. Independence Matters C.I.C. runs the most, with 3. Among the 42 with a CQC rating, 74% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for dementia care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 27 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 8 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Mimarcare Ltd was rated Good on 19 August 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Good or Outstanding: 31 of the 42 rated agencies, and 11 are rated below Good. 21 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Norfolk council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Norfolk, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Horsford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 63CQC-registered agencies
- 74%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 10inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers dementia care in Horsford
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 78
- Elderly care · 75
- Care for adults under 65 · 70
- Physical disability care · 66
- Dementia care · 63
- Sensory impairment care · 47
- Mental health care · 46
- Learning disability care · 40
- Substance misuse support · 14
- Children's care · 14
- Supported living · 13
- Eating disorder support · 7
This table lists each agency covering Horsford registered for dementia care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Horsford centre.
Dementia care in Horsford: what the data shows
63 of the 78 agencies covering Horsford are registered with CQC for dementia care (81%). 74% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 4 points below the 78% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Zara Healthcare, Your Priority Healthcare Limited and Norwich. The newest rating is from August 2026 and the oldest from October 2017; 10 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Horsford centre: 2. 21 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Norfolk, 140 agencies are registered for dementia care, and 75% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Dementia care is on 81% of registrations here and 80% across Norfolk.
Live-in care in the East of England runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What dementia care involves
Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.
Before you choose: questions on dementia care
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in Norfolk. What "Dementia care" means.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsford | – | 63 | 31 |
| Taverham | 2.0 mi | 58 | 27 |
| Norwich | 4.9 mi | 63 | 30 |
| Aylsham | 6.3 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Hethersett | 7.3 mi | 57 | 27 |
| Brundall | 9.7 mi | 43 | 23 |
| Poringland | 10.0 mi | 55 | 26 |
Help from the council
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Free care cost report for Horsford
- 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 dementia care in Horsford
How many agencies in Horsford offer dementia care?
Dementia care is a registered specialism for 63 of the 78 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Horsford (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Zara Healthcare, Your Priority Healthcare Limited and Norwich.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Horsford have?
Of the 42 that have been rated, 31 (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding; 11 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 21 here are still unrated.
What are typical home care prices in Horsford?
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. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Will Norfolk council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Norfolk 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 Norfolk council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Horsford?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 10 of the 63 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 32. A checklist to help.
How does Horsford compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Taverham (2.0 miles): 58, 27 rated Good or Outstanding; Norwich (4.9 miles): 63, 30 rated Good or Outstanding; Aylsham (6.3 miles): 10, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Horsford itself has 63, 31 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: dementia care around Horsford
- Dementia care in Taverham 2.0 mi
- Dementia care in Norwich 4.9 mi
- Dementia care in Aylsham 6.3 mi
- Dementia care in Hethersett 7.3 mi
- Dementia care in Brundall 9.7 mi
- Dementia care in Poringland 10.0 mi
- Dementia care in Wymondham 10.2 mi
- Dementia care in Dereham 12.6 mi
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