Home care · Rutland
Home care in Oakham
CQC lists 13 home care agencies covering Oakham, operated by 12 separate providers. Rutland County Council runs the most, with 2. Of the 11 CQC has rated, 82% are Good or Outstanding (versus 83% across Rutland and 88% across England). 1 holds 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. 6 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, The Caring Company Rutland Ltd was rated Requires improvement on 28 August 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- You can ask Rutland council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Among the 11 rated agencies, 9 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. 2 are not rated yet.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Rutland, checked daily.
- 9 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
To cite: "Home care in Oakham", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 13agencies on the CQC register
- 82%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 9list dementia as a specialism
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Oakham | East Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Home care agencies covering Oakham
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 13
- Elderly care · 12
- Care for adults under 65 · 12
- Physical disability care · 11
- Dementia care · 9
- Sensory impairment care · 9
- Learning disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 5
- Children's care · 3
- Eating disorder support · 3
Community Support Services Micare
What inspectors found: People were at the heart of the service and received exceptionally responsive, person-centred care which enabled them to live a life of their choosing.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Goldfinch Care Agency Private Limited
What inspectors found: This is help with tasks relation to personal hygiene and eating.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Always Take Care Limited
What inspectors found: The service specialises in providing 24-hour live-in care staff.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Yourlife (Oakham)
What inspectors found: Systems were in place to identify and report any safeguarding concerns.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Emma Way Associates
What inspectors found: Staff had required support and guidance to recognise and respond to risks associated with people's care and wellbeing.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Community Support Services
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People received outstanding care from staff who were kind, compassionate and passionate in supporting them to live fulfilling…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Rutland House Community Trust Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
SNOWDROP HOME CARE RUTLAND LTD
Est. £30–£37/hr
Home Straight Partnership Ltd
What inspectors found: This announced inspection took place on the 15 and 16 May 2018.
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Caring Company Rutland Ltd
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
New Hope Care Rutland
Est. £30–£37/hr
Tailored Care Services Ltd – Oakham Branch
Est. £29–£36/hr
GH Care LTD
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distance is from Oakham centre to the agency's office. Agencies travel to clients, so check they cover your street.
Dementia care at home in Oakham
9 of the 13 agencies covering Oakham are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 6 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 9 registered for dementia.
Oakham in figures
Rutland has 2 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Oakham the figure is 1. Ratings are about as recent as the council average here: 23% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 21% across Rutland. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Oakham comes 2nd of 7 (69%), with Market Harborough top at 75%. CQC registered Tailored Care Services Ltd – Oakham Branch in August 2026, the newest on this list. One rating goes back to June 2018: Home Straight Partnership Ltd. Ask what has changed since. Looking at specialisms, 11 of 13 list physical disabilities, 6 of 13 list learning disabilities and 5 of 13 list mental health conditions.
Owners and groups: agencies covering Oakham
- Rutland County Council 2 listed here
- Yourlife Management Services Limited 1 listed here
- Rutland House Community Trust Limited 1 listed here
- New Hope Care Ltd 1 listed here
- Tailored Care Services Ltd 1 listed here
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Oakham.
Nearby towns against Oakham
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham | – | 13 | 9 |
| Melton Mowbray | 9.3 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Corby | 12.7 mi | 85 | 41 |
| Syston | 14.5 mi | 221 | 103 |
| Oadby | 15.2 mi | 255 | 112 |
| Market Harborough | 15.6 mi | 20 | 15 |
Counts include any agency whose office lies within 7 miles of a town, and many cover several.
What home care costs in Oakham
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
What Rutland County Council pays providers: £22.88 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £860 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,000 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
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Questions families ask about home care in Oakham
Which home care agencies cover Oakham?
There are 13 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Oakham (register checked Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Community Support Services Micare, Goldfinch Care Agency Private Limited and Always Take Care Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Oakham have?
Of the 11 that have been rated, 9 (82%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 2 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Oakham?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Rutland council pay for 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) Rutland 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 Rutland council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Oakham?
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, 3 of the 13 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 8 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Oakham compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?
Nearest towns we cover: Melton Mowbray (9.3 miles): 9, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Corby (12.7 miles): 85, 41 rated Good or Outstanding; Syston (14.5 miles): 221, 103 rated Good or Outstanding. Oakham itself has 13, 9 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Oakham
- Home care in Melton Mowbray 9.3 mi
- Home care in Corby 12.7 mi
- Home care in Syston 14.5 mi
- Home care in Oadby 15.2 mi
- Home care in Market Harborough 15.6 mi
- Home care in Bourne 16.1 mi
- Home care in Desborough 16.2 mi
- Home care in Sileby 16.2 mi
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- England home care costs 2026, region by region
- Every Outstanding service in Rutland: 2026 list
- Care homes in Oakham (6)
- How to read a CQC rating
- The council care needs assessment
- How to choose a home care agency
- Who pays for care at home, and how
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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.