Home care · Shropshire
Home care in Ludlow
Ludlow is covered by 9 home care agencies registered with CQC. Among the 7 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% across Shropshire and 88% across England. Typical fees here come to 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 and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Latest CQC rating changes in Shropshire, checked daily.
- Among the 7 rated agencies, 7 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 8.
- Whatever your savings, Shropshire council will assess care needs for free.
To cite: "Home care in Ludlow", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 9agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 8support people with dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Ludlow | 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 Ludlow
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 9
- Physical disability care · 9
- Dementia care · 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Elderly care · 7
- Sensory impairment care · 7
- Learning disability care · 5
- Mental health care · 5
Quality Community Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People felt safe with the service they received and with the staff who supported them.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Vision Homes Association Supported Living Services
What inspectors found: Right Support: People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Sapphire Community Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People felt safe with the staff who supported them.
Est. £30–£37/hr
New Dawn Care Agency Ltd
What inspectors found: People told us they felt safe in their homes with the support staff provided.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Alexandra House Diamond Life Healthcare Ltd
What inspectors found: : People were safe in their home and there were enough staff to fulfil the visits to people.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care at Home (Shropshire) Limited
What inspectors found: It provides a service to older adults in Ludlow and the surrounding areas.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care of Excellence Limited
What inspectors found: People received care and support by a staff team that were dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Success Homecare Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Trusted Care and Support – Main Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Agencies come to you. The distance shown runs from Ludlow centre to their office, so check your street is in their area.
Dementia care at home in Ludlow
8 of the 9 agencies covering Ludlow are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 6 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 8 registered for dementia.
Ludlow in figures
The newest registration is Trusted Care and Support – Main Office, registered with CQC in June 2025. Registered specialisms here: 9 of 9 list physical disabilities, 5 of 9 list learning disabilities and 5 of 9 list mental health conditions. 8 of the 9 agencies (89%) list dementia as a specialism, against 78% across Shropshire. The oldest current rating dates from April 2018 (Care at Home (Shropshire) Limited). Shropshire has 8 Outstanding agencies, none of them covering Ludlow. Of Ludlow and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Ludlow ranks 2nd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (78%); Leominster is highest at 100%. At 100% Good or Outstanding, Ludlow sits above the Shropshire figure of 93% (from 77 agencies). Ratings are older than average here: 0% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 15% across Shropshire.
Owners and groups: agencies covering Ludlow
- Vision Homes Association 1 listed here
Recently inspected
CQC's latest published ratings for agencies covering Ludlow, newest first.
Nearby towns against Ludlow
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow | – | 9 | 7 |
| Leominster | 10.0 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 18.2 mi | 14 | 8 |
| Broseley | 19.5 mi | 21 | 11 |
| Kidderminster | 19.6 mi | 18 | 9 |
| Kinver | 20.9 mi | 21 | 13 |
Counts include any agency whose office lies within 7 miles of a town, and many cover several.
Typical home care rates in Ludlow
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Council rates in Shropshire Council: £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). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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.
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- 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
Questions families ask about home care in Ludlow
How many home care agencies cover Ludlow?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 9 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Ludlow. Among the highest rated are Quality Community Care Ltd, Vision Homes Association Supported Living Services and Sapphire Community Care Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Ludlow well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 7 (100%) of the 7 rated. 2 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Ludlow?
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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Shropshire council with the cost of 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) Shropshire 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 Shropshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Ludlow?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 9 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 7 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Ludlow for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Ludlow 9 (7 Good or Outstanding); Leominster (10.0 miles): 7, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Stourport-on-Severn (18.2 miles): 14, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Broseley (19.5 miles): 21, 11 rated Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Ludlow area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Ludlow
- Home care in Leominster 10.0 mi
- Home care in Stourport-on-Severn 18.2 mi
- Home care in Broseley 19.5 mi
- Home care in Kidderminster 19.6 mi
- Home care in Kinver 20.9 mi
- Home care in Hereford 21.7 mi
- Home care in Shrewsbury 23.6 mi
- Home care in Great Malvern 24.0 mi
Also in Ludlow, and guides
- Paying for care in Shropshire
- Best rated home care agencies in Shropshire
- What home care costs across England in 2026, by region and council
- Every Outstanding service in Shropshire: 2026 list
- Care homes in Ludlow (10)
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.