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Home help in Thurcroft

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. Compare the 31 CQC-registered agencies covering Thurcroft and ask which of them provide it.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Typical 2026 prices across England

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The short version

  • Of the 31 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Thurcroft, 18 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • Rotherham council must offer a free care needs assessment.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Home help in Thurcroft", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Thurcroft provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Getting assessed by Rotherham council.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. Rotherham council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Thurcroft's agencies in figures

Across Rotherham we list 130 agencies, and 92% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Thurcroft the figure is 90%. Across Rotherham, 31% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Thurcroft it is 19%. 2 are rated Outstanding here, out of 3 across Rotherham. Of Thurcroft and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Thurcroft ranks 6th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (58%); Maltby is highest at 71%. 20 of the 31 agencies (65%) list dementia as a specialism, against 82% across Rotherham. The oldest current rating dates from June 2018 (Horizon Care Supported Living Limited). The newest registration is RMBC – Supported Living, registered with CQC in July 2026. On their CQC registrations, 22 of 31 list physical disabilities, 17 of 31 list learning disabilities and 13 of 31 list mental health conditions.

Paying for home help in Thurcroft: typical prices

Typical 2026 prices across England
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

What Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council pays providers: £25.67 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £752.70 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £904.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Tools: weekly cost calculator and what would we pay?

Home care agencies covering Thurcroft

Not confirmed for home help, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Rotherham Regional Office

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Rotherham Regional Office)

  2. Woodlands Care Home

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Woodlands Care Home)

  3. Fanco LTD Rotherham

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Fanco LTD Rotherham)

  4. Bradford Regional Office

    4.4 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bradford Regional Office)

  5. Bluebird Care (Rotherham)

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bluebird Care (Rotherham))

  6. Ace Social Care

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    Full profile (Ace Social Care)

  7. Rubies Limited

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    Full profile (Rubies Limited)

  8. Care Assistance

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2022
    Full profile (Care Assistance)

  9. TLB24/7 Healthcare Ltd - DCA

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    Full profile (TLB24/7 Healthcare Ltd - DCA)

  10. In Safe Hands Care and Support Ltd

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2022
    Full profile (In Safe Hands Care and Support Ltd)

  11. Horizon Care Supported Living Limited

    1.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2018
    Full profile (Horizon Care Supported Living Limited)

  12. Yorkshire Rose Community Care Limited

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2019
    Full profile (Yorkshire Rose Community Care Limited)

  13. Later Living Homecare

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2020
    Full profile (Later Living Homecare)

  14. Voyage (DCA) Rotherham

    4.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2019
    Full profile (Voyage (DCA) Rotherham)

  15. GMS Carers

    4.8 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2019
    Full profile (GMS Carers)

  16. Rotherham Crossroads - Caring for Carers t/a Crossroads Care Rotherham

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Feb 2019
    Full profile (Rotherham Crossroads - Caring for Carers t/a Crossroads Care Rotherham)

  17. HF Trust Sheffield and Derbyshire

    5.0 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2020
    Full profile (HF Trust Sheffield and Derbyshire)

  18. Unique Options + Limited

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2021
    Full profile (Unique Options + Limited)

  19. Agathah Limited

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Agathah Limited)

  20. Station House

    1.4 miles · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Aug 2023Previous provider's rating
    Full profile (Station House)

See all 31 agencies covering Thurcroft →

What families ask about home help in Thurcroft

Who provides home help in Thurcroft?

The CQC register does not show who offers home help. There are 31 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Thurcroft, 18 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

How much is a home help per hour in Thurcroft?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Sometimes, if Rotherham council's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How good are home care agencies around Thurcroft?

90% Good or Outstanding (18 of 20 rated). 6 were inspected or rated within two years, and 20 are registered for dementia.

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