Home care · Thurrock
Physical disability care at home in Stanford-le-Hope
129 out of 157 home care agencies covering Stanford-le-Hope are registered for physical disability care, run by 125 different providers. The largest is Novus Care Limited, with 2. 91% of the 69 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for physical disability care across England; 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 40 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 21 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 5 August 2026, Bluebird Care (Essex West) was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in Thurrock, checked daily.
- 115 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- CQC rates 63 of the 69 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 6 are rated below Good; 60 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Thurrock council will assess care needs for free.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Physical disability care at home in Stanford-le-Hope", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 129CQC-registered agencies
- 91%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 115support people with dementia
- 13inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of physical disability care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 157
- Elderly care · 149
- Care for adults under 65 · 148
- Physical disability care · 129
- Dementia care · 122
- Mental health care · 88
- Sensory impairment care · 84
- Learning disability care · 77
- Children's care · 44
- Supported living · 43
- Eating disorder support · 20
- Substance misuse support · 20
The full list for physical disability care covering Stanford-le-Hope: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Physical disability care in Stanford-le-Hope by the numbers
Registered for physical disability care: 129 out of 157 agencies covering Stanford-le-Hope (82%). Of those rated, 91% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 93% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for physical disability care.
All4One Care Services Ltd, Utopia Care Limited - Thurrock Branch and J.C.Michael Groups Ltd Basildon lead the list for physical disability care. 13 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2018. Newest: August 2026. 6 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Stanford-le-Hope. 60 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Share registered for physical disability care: 82% here, 79% across Thurrock.
Typical prices in the East of England: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About physical disability care
Think of stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis, MS or a spinal injury: each can reduce movement or strength, and physical disability care is designed around needs like these. Safe moving and handling, often with a hoist, sits alongside personal care and help to remain independent and active.
Questions worth asking about physical disability care
- How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
- Will two carers be available when two are needed?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
- What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
Where to get support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Thurrock: physical disability care.
Physical disability care around Stanford-le-Hope
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford-le-Hope | – | 129 | 63 |
| Basildon | 3.5 mi | 102 | 56 |
| Grays | 5.4 mi | 185 | 77 |
| Canvey Island | 6.3 mi | 136 | 76 |
| Wickford | 6.9 mi | 94 | 58 |
| Gravesend | 6.9 mi | 163 | 61 |
| Billericay | 7.2 mi | 102 | 58 |
Help from the council
Thurrock
Savings under £23,250? Thurrock council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Thurrock
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Free care cost report for Stanford-le-Hope
- 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
Common questions about physical disability care in Stanford-le-Hope
Which home care agencies in Stanford-le-Hope offer physical disability care?
129 of the 157 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Stanford-le-Hope list physical disability care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are All4One Care Services Ltd, Utopia Care Limited - Thurrock Branch and J.C.Michael Groups Ltd Basildon.
How are home care agencies in Stanford-le-Hope rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 69. Of those, 63 (91%) are Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 6 are rated below Good. 60 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Stanford-le-Hope?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Thurrock council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Thurrock council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Thurrock council.
How can I pick between agencies in Stanford-le-Hope?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 13 of the 129 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 56 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about physical disability care in towns near Stanford-le-Hope?
Stanford-le-Hope has 129, with 63 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Basildon (3.5 miles): 102, 56 rated Good or Outstanding; Grays (5.4 miles): 185, 77 rated Good or Outstanding; Canvey Island (6.3 miles): 136, 76 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Stanford-le-Hope area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Stanford-le-Hope
- Physical disability care in Basildon 3.5 mi
- Physical disability care in Grays 5.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Canvey Island 6.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Wickford 6.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Gravesend 6.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Billericay 7.2 mi
- Physical disability care in Northfleet 7.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Hadleigh 7.7 mi
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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.