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Mental health care at home in Wallingford
Of the 18 home care agencies covering Wallingford, 7 offer mental health care. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for mental health care across England. Typical fees here come to about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- For dementia support, 6 have it on their CQC registration.
- Whatever your savings, Oxfordshire council will assess care needs for free.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Oxfordshire, checked daily.
- CQC rates 3 of the 3 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 4 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Wallingford", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 7registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6offer dementia support
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering mental health care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 18
- Elderly care · 15
- Care for adults under 65 · 13
- Physical disability care · 11
- Dementia care · 10
- Learning disability care · 9
- Mental health care · 7
- Sensory impairment care · 7
- Supported living · 6
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eniro Care Ltd | Jul 2024 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Good Oaks Home Care - Abingdon and Didcot | Apr 2023 | 5.2 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Vine Living | May 2023 | 5.3 miles | 3 | |
| 4 | Bloomfield Care Oxfordshire | Not yet rated | – | 0.9 miles | 3 |
| 5 | Abi-support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 6 |
| 6 | Bluebell Heathcare Hub | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 4 |
| 7 | Carereach 24/7 Healthcare Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 5.9 miles | 5 |
The full list for mental health care covering Wallingford: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Mental health care in Wallingford: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists mental health care for 7 of the 18 agencies covering Wallingford, or 39%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 9 points above the town-wide 91% and above the 88% for mental health care across England.
The highest rated agencies for mental health care are Eniro Care Ltd, Good Oaks Home Care - Abingdon and Didcot and Vine Living. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: April 2023. Newest: July 2024. Within 2 miles of Wallingford centre: 1 office. 4 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Oxfordshire has 85 agencies registered for mental health care; of those rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for mental health care: 39% here, 49% across Oxfordshire.
In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Mental health care: what it means
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 worth asking 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?
Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in Oxfordshire as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | – | 7 | 3 |
| Didcot | 5.0 mi | 16 | 9 |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 8.4 mi | 41 | 24 |
| Henley-on-Thames | 10.7 mi | 35 | 20 |
| Caversham | 11.1 mi | 54 | 29 |
| Oxford | 11.2 mi | 35 | 21 |
| Chinnor | 11.7 mi | 8 | 2 |
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Mental health care in Wallingford: your questions answered
Which agencies in Wallingford provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 7 of the 18 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Wallingford list mental health care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Eniro Care Ltd, Good Oaks Home Care - Abingdon and Didcot and Vine Living.
Are home care agencies in Wallingford well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 3 (100%) of the 3 rated. Not yet rated: 4. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Wallingford?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Oxfordshire council with the cost of home care?
It may. Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Wallingford?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 7 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 2 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Wallingford for mental health care?
Counting mental health care: Wallingford 7 (3 Good or Outstanding); Didcot (5.0 miles): 16, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Abingdon-on-Thames (8.4 miles): 41, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; Henley-on-Thames (10.7 miles): 35, 20 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Wallingford
- Mental health care in Didcot 5.0 mi
- Mental health care in Abingdon-on-Thames 8.4 mi
- Mental health care in Henley-on-Thames 10.7 mi
- Mental health care in Caversham 11.1 mi
- Mental health care in Oxford 11.2 mi
- Mental health care in Chinnor 11.7 mi
- Mental health care in Thame 12.1 mi
- Mental health care in Reading 12.5 mi
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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.