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Home care in Albrighton
Albrighton is covered by 12 home care agencies registered with CQC. CQC has rated 7 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% across Shropshire and 88% across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to AJ Case Management: Outstanding, on 3 June 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 8 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Shropshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 7 of the 7 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 5 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Shropshire, updated every day.
Citation: "Home care in Albrighton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 12agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 8list dementia as a specialism
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Albrighton | West Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Every agency that covers Albrighton
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 12
- Physical disability care · 11
- Care for adults under 65 · 11
- Elderly care · 10
- Sensory impairment care · 10
- Dementia care · 8
- Learning disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 4
- Children's care · 3
AJ Case Management
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £32–£39/hr
La Petite Concierge Limited
What inspectors found: Accident and incidents were not always identified and recorded to capture themes and learning for the future.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care Cover 24/7
What inspectors found: We found there were enough suitably trained and recruited staff to keep people safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Quality Home Care Limited - Suite 1
What inspectors found: People felt safe with the staff who supported them.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Apollo Home Healthcare Limited- West Midlands
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People and relatives told us staff were kind and caring in their approach.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands Wolverhampton
What inspectors found: People received personalised care from an exceptionally well-led service.
Est. £29–£35/hr
Gold Standard Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People were very satisfied with the service provided by the agency and they received safe and effective care and support to meet their individual…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Active Care In The Home – North - Complex Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
Hayward Community Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Positive Paths Head Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Home Instead Telford South
Est. £32–£38/hr
ARMS Care Solutions Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Agencies come to you. The distance shown runs from Albrighton centre to their office, so check your street is in their area.
Typical home care rates in Albrighton
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Shropshire Council's own rates: £26.18 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £927.51 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,166.26 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
Council support
Shropshire
Shropshire council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
Dementia care at home in Albrighton
8 of the 12 agencies covering Albrighton are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 5 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 8 registered for dementia.
A closer look at the data for Albrighton
The share registered for dementia is 67% in Albrighton (8 of 12) and 78% across Shropshire. Oldest rating on the list: Apollo Home Healthcare Limited- West Midlands, April 2019. Most recent to register: ARMS Care Solutions Limited (June 2024). On their CQC registrations, 11 of 12 list physical disabilities, 6 of 12 list learning disabilities and 4 of 12 list mental health conditions. Compare Albrighton's 100% Good or Outstanding with 93% for the rated agencies among the 77 we list in Shropshire. 17% of agencies covering Albrighton have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 15% across Shropshire. Outstanding ratings: 1 covering Albrighton, 8 across Shropshire. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Albrighton ranks first of 7 local towns for Good or Outstanding ratings (58%), with Broseley second (52%).
Care groups with agencies covering Albrighton
- Active Care 2 locally
- Care Cover 24/7 Ltd 1 locally
- Apollo Home Healthcare Limited 1 locally
- Midshires Care Limited 1 locally
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Albrighton.
How Albrighton compares with towns nearby
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albrighton | – | 12 | 7 |
| Codsall | 3.5 mi | 110 | 42 |
| Wolverhampton | 7.1 mi | 179 | 66 |
| Wombourne | 8.1 mi | 139 | 54 |
| Broseley | 8.6 mi | 21 | 11 |
| Telford | 8.7 mi | 63 | 31 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
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Free care cost report for Albrighton
- 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
Home care in Albrighton: your questions answered
How many home care agencies cover Albrighton?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 12 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Albrighton. Highly rated options include AJ Case Management, La Petite Concierge Limited and Care Cover 24/7.
Are home care agencies in Albrighton well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 7 (100%) of the 7 rated (1 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 5. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Albrighton?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Shropshire council with the cost of home care?
It may. Shropshire 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 Shropshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Albrighton?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 12 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 5 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 Albrighton for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Albrighton 12 (7 Good or Outstanding); Codsall (3.5 miles): 110, 42 rated Good or Outstanding; Wolverhampton (7.1 miles): 179, 66 rated Good or Outstanding; Wombourne (8.1 miles): 139, 54 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Albrighton
- Home care in Codsall 3.5 mi
- Home care in Wolverhampton 7.1 mi
- Home care in Wombourne 8.1 mi
- Home care in Broseley 8.6 mi
- Home care in Telford 8.7 mi
- Home care in Sedgley 9.9 mi
- Home care in Bilston 10.0 mi
- Home care in Newport 10.0 mi
More for Albrighton, plus guides
- Getting care after a hospital discharge in Albrighton
- Help paying for care in Shropshire
- Best rated home care agencies in Shropshire
- Home care prices across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Shropshire's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.