Home care · Nottinghamshire
Mental health care at home in Kimberley
Mental health care is offered by 132 of the 225 home care agencies covering Kimberley, operated by 131 separate providers. Eden Supported Living Limited runs the most, with 2. Of the 69 CQC has rated, 84% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). 4 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 40 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 20 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Annabelle Care 2020 Ltd was rated Good on 8 October 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Nottinghamshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Nottinghamshire, updated every day.
- Among the 69 rated agencies, 58 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 11 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 63 are not yet rated.
- 117 list dementia as a specialism.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Kimberley", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 132agencies on the CQC register
- 84%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 117support people with dementia
- 15with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Mental health care in Kimberley: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 225
- Care for adults under 65 · 212
- Elderly care · 209
- Physical disability care · 191
- Dementia care · 172
- Mental health care · 132
- Sensory impairment care · 130
- Learning disability care · 106
- Supported living · 77
- Children's care · 53
- Substance misuse support · 27
- Eating disorder support · 17
Every agency covering Kimberley registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Kimberley: what the data shows
CQC lists mental health care for 132 of the 225 agencies covering Kimberley, or 59%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 84% (below England, 5 points below the 89% for all agencies in the town).
For mental health care, the top rated agencies are Catherine Tam Agency, Fosse Healthcare - Nottingham and Annabelle Care 2020 Ltd. 15 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from August 2018 and the newest from October 2026. 4 have an office within 2 miles of Kimberley centre. Not yet rated: 63. That is usual for services registered recently.
Here 59% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 55% across Nottinghamshire.
Visiting home care in the East Midlands typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from mental health care
Someone living with a serious mental illness, whether schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or psychosis connected with dementia, may need this kind of support. Good providers coordinate with the NHS community mental health team and concentrate on stability, recovery and taking medication safely.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Nottinghamshire.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley | – | 132 | 58 |
| Eastwood | 1.7 mi | 115 | 53 |
| Ilkeston | 2.7 mi | 116 | 53 |
| Hucknall | 3.2 mi | 129 | 55 |
| Heanor | 3.8 mi | 51 | 24 |
| Wollaton | 4.0 mi | 17 | 5 |
| Nottingham | 4.4 mi | 145 | 66 |
Council support
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Savings under £23,250? Nottinghamshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
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- 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 mental health care in Kimberley
Which agencies in Kimberley provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 132 of the 225 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kimberley list mental health care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Catherine Tam Agency, Fosse Healthcare - Nottingham and Annabelle Care 2020 Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Kimberley have?
Of the 69 that have been rated, 58 (84%) are rated Good or Outstanding (4 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 11. Not yet rated: 63. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Kimberley?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will Nottinghamshire council pay for home care?
It may. Nottinghamshire council 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 Nottinghamshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Kimberley?
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, 15 of the 132 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 54 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Kimberley compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Eastwood (1.7 miles): 115, 53 rated Good or Outstanding; Ilkeston (2.7 miles): 116, 53 rated Good or Outstanding; Hucknall (3.2 miles): 129, 55 rated Good or Outstanding. Kimberley itself has 132, 58 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.