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Home care in Thame
Thame is covered by 8 home care agencies registered with CQC. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% across Oxfordshire and 88% across England. Typical fees here come to about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 7 list dementia as a specialism.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Oxfordshire daily: see the latest changes.
- A care needs assessment from Oxfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 3 rated agencies, 3 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, with 5 not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Thame", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 8CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 7support people with dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Thame | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Every agency that covers Thame
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 8
- Elderly care · 8
- Physical disability care · 8
- Dementia care · 7
- Care for adults under 65 · 7
- Mental health care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 4
Active Care In The Home – Brownbill
What inspectors found: We undertook an announced inspection of Brownbill Associates Limited on 26 March 2018.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bucks Country Home Care Limited
What inspectors found: People and their relatives gave us positive feedback about the care and support received.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Eaves Court
What inspectors found: The office is located within the assisted living building.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Carefront Care Services Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Active Care In The Home – South - Complex Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
Pentagonia Healthcare Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
BelleVie High Wycombe and South Buckinghamshire
Est. £29–£36/hr
Radfield Home Care Oxford & Abingdon
Est. £32–£39/hr
Agencies come to you. The distance shown runs from Thame centre to their office, so check your street is in their area.
Dementia care at home in Thame
7 of the 8 agencies covering Thame are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 3 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 7 registered for dementia.
Typical home care rates in Thame
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
What the council pays (Oxfordshire County Council): £30.26 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,184.25 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,231.43 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
Help from the council
Oxfordshire
Savings under £23,250? Oxfordshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Oxfordshire
What the numbers say about Thame
On their CQC registrations, 8 of 8 list physical disabilities, 2 of 8 list learning disabilities and 5 of 8 list mental health conditions. Radfield Home Care Oxford & Abingdon is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in September 2026. Active Care In The Home – Brownbill has the oldest rating still in force, from May 2018. Dementia appears on 7 of 8 registrations here (88%), compared with 81% in Oxfordshire as a whole. Of Thame and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Thame ranks 3rd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (38%); Prestwood is highest at 52%. Oxfordshire has 10 Outstanding agencies, none of them covering Thame. Ratings are older than average here: 0% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 9% across Oxfordshire. At 100% Good or Outstanding, Thame sits above the Oxfordshire figure of 86% (from 323 agencies).
Providers behind the agencies covering Thame
- Active Care 2 in this list
- Anchor Hanover Group 1 in this list
- Bellevie Care Ltd 1 in this list
Recently inspected
CQC's latest published ratings for agencies covering Thame, newest first.
Thame and the towns around it
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thame | – | 8 | 3 |
| Haddenham | 2.6 mi | 53 | 17 |
| Chinnor | 4.1 mi | 12 | 3 |
| Princes Risborough | 6.2 mi | 61 | 22 |
| Aylesbury | 8.3 mi | 55 | 20 |
| Wendover | 9.9 mi | 60 | 24 |
An agency counts for a town if its office is within 7 miles, so many appear under several towns.
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Free care cost report for Thame
- 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
Common questions about home care in Thame
How many home care agencies cover Thame?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 8 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Thame. Among the highest rated are Active Care In The Home – Brownbill, Bucks Country Home Care Limited and Eaves Court.
Are home care agencies in Thame well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 3 (100%) of the 3 rated. 5 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Thame?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Oxfordshire council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Thame?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 8 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Thame for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Thame 8 (3 Good or Outstanding); Haddenham (2.6 miles): 53, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Chinnor (4.1 miles): 12, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Princes Risborough (6.2 miles): 61, 22 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Thame area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Thame
- Home care in Haddenham 2.6 mi
- Home care in Chinnor 4.1 mi
- Home care in Princes Risborough 6.2 mi
- Home care in Aylesbury 8.3 mi
- Home care in Wendover 9.9 mi
- Home care in Prestwood 10.6 mi
- Home care in Oxford 11.1 mi
- Home care in Wallingford 12.1 mi
Also in Thame, and guides
- How to pay for care in Oxfordshire
- Best rated home care agencies in Oxfordshire
- Home care prices across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Outstanding services in Oxfordshire, 2026
- Care homes in Thame (3)
- CQC ratings explained
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- Picking the right home care agency
- Paying for home care
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.