Home care · Nottinghamshire
Home care in Retford
Retford is covered by 14 home care agencies registered with CQC; 13 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Total Healthcare Solutions PVT Ltd Limited (2). CQC has rated 10 of them, and 80% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% across Nottinghamshire and 88% across England. Outstanding: 3. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Pinnacle Care Professionals Ltd: Outstanding, on 24 June 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Good or Outstanding: 8 of the 10 rated agencies, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 4 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Nottinghamshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- For dementia support, 12 have it on their CQC registration.
- Rating changes in Nottinghamshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
To cite: "Home care in Retford", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 14CQC-registered agencies
- 80%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 12are registered for dementia
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Retford | East Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Retford home care agencies, ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 14
- Elderly care · 13
- Dementia care · 12
- Physical disability care · 11
- Care for adults under 65 · 11
- Sensory impairment care · 9
- Learning disability care · 5
- Mental health care · 5
- Supported living · 4
Pinnacle Care Professionals Ltd
What inspectors found: This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Compassionate Care Team Ltd
What inspectors found: Systems were in place to safeguard people from abuse.
Est. £30–£37/hr
TOTAL HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD LIMITED
What inspectors found: People told us they felt safe whilst using the service.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Home Instead Senior Care Retford and Gainsborough
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People told us they received safe care by consistent staff members.
Est. £33–£40/hr
Mencap North Notts Services
What inspectors found: People's care and housing are under separate contractual agreements.
Est. £30–£37/hr
React Homecare – Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire South
Est. £30–£37/hr
SJW The Wright Care
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: The management team and staff were outstanding at caring and this was evident in the whole ethos of…
Est. £32–£39/hr
Ashford Homecare
What inspectors found: The provider was given 48 hours' notice of the inspection.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Free Spirit Support Service
Est. £30–£37/hr
Holy Spirit Home Care
What inspectors found: There were shortfalls in the way the provider assessed the risks to people's health and safety.
Est. £30–£37/hr
TTT Testimonies Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Total Healthcare Solutions PVT Ltd Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Kezi & Clay Healthcare
Est. £29–£36/hr
North Nottinghamshire Community Service
Est. £29–£36/hr
We measure distance from Retford centre to the agency's office; care happens at your home, so confirm the agency covers your road.
Dementia care at home in Retford
12 of the 14 agencies covering Retford are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 6 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 12 registered for dementia.
How much home care costs in Retford
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Council rates in Nottinghamshire County Council: £26.02 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £905.84 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,138.15 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
Council support
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Retford in figures
80% of rated agencies covering Retford are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% of those rated among the 422 we list across Nottinghamshire. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 7% covering Retford, 20% across Nottinghamshire. Outstanding ratings: 3 covering Retford, 17 across Nottinghamshire. Of Retford and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Retford ranks 5th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (57%); Harworth is highest at 68%. The share registered for dementia is 86% in Retford (12 of 14) and 77% across Nottinghamshire. Oldest rating on the list: Ashford Homecare, December 2018. Most recent to register: React Homecare – Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire South (November 2024). On their CQC registrations, 11 of 14 list physical disabilities, 5 of 14 list learning disabilities and 5 of 14 list mental health conditions.
Owners and groups: agencies covering Retford
- Total Healthcare Solutions PVT Ltd Limited 2 listed here
- Home Instead 1 listed here
- Royal Mencap Society 1 listed here
- Provide Care Solutions Limited 1 listed here
- Holy Spirit Care Group Limited 1 listed here
Newest inspection results
The latest CQC ratings published for agencies covering Retford.
Nearby towns against Retford
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retford | – | 14 | 8 |
| Worksop | 7.4 mi | 27 | 16 |
| Bircotes | 8.1 mi | 31 | 19 |
| New Ollerton | 8.2 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Bawtry | 8.3 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Harworth | 8.6 mi | 40 | 27 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
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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
Questions families ask about home care in Retford
How many home care agencies cover Retford?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 14 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Retford. Top-rated names here include Pinnacle Care Professionals Ltd, Compassionate Care Team Ltd and TOTAL HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD LIMITED.
Are home care agencies in Retford well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 8 (80%) of the 10 rated, 3 of them Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 4 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Retford?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Nottinghamshire council with the cost of home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Nottinghamshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Nottinghamshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Retford?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 14 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, and 9 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Retford for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Retford 14 (8 Good or Outstanding); Worksop (7.4 miles): 27, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Bircotes (8.1 miles): 31, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; New Ollerton (8.2 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care in nearby towns
- Home care in Worksop 7.4 mi
- Home care in Bircotes 8.1 mi
- Home care in New Ollerton 8.2 mi
- Home care in Bawtry 8.3 mi
- Home care in Harworth 8.6 mi
- Home care in Gainsborough 9.1 mi
- Home care in Edwinstowe 10.1 mi
- Home care in Tickhill 10.3 mi
Related pages and guides for Retford
- Home care after hospital in Retford
- Paying for care in Nottinghamshire
- Best rated home care agencies in Nottinghamshire
- Home care prices across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Nottinghamshire's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Care homes in Retford (14)
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
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