Home care · Warwickshire
Home care in Stratford-upon-Avon
15 home care agencies registered with CQC cover Stratford-upon-Avon. CQC has rated 13 of them, and 85% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% across Warwickshire and 88% across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was SQ Carers Ltd, rated Requires improvement on 29 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Warwickshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Among the 13 rated agencies, 11 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate and 2 are not yet rated.
- 10 list dementia as a specialism.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Warwickshire, checked daily.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Stratford-upon-Avon", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 15agencies registered with CQC
- 85%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 10are registered for dementia
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Stratford-upon-Avon | West Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Agencies covering Stratford-upon-Avon, ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 15
- Elderly care · 14
- Care for adults under 65 · 14
- Physical disability care · 12
- Dementia care · 10
- Sensory impairment care · 8
- Learning disability care · 7
- Mental health care · 5
Stratford Bentley Care Centre
What inspectors found: This assessment was carried out between 13 to 19 January 2026.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Compassion First Home Care
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Your Life (Stratford-upon-Avon)
What inspectors found: People can purchase a personal care service from the provider or arrange personal care from an external provider if preferred.
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Care Bureau Ltd - Domiciliary Care - Stratford- on- Avon
What inspectors found: People and their relatives were satisfied with the care and support they received and told us they had no complaints.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands Warwickshire
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People and staff told us there was not always enough staff available at weekends.
Est. £29–£35/hr
Unique Senior Care - Briar Croft
Est. £30–£37/hr
Welcombe Care Limited
What inspectors found: People and relatives were very complimentary about the support they received.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Barnfield HomeCare
What inspectors found: Improvements to the provider's audit and checking processes were needed so they had clear evidence to show, what aspects of the service they had…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Avon Support
What inspectors found: People felt safe with care staff who supported them and those staff knew what they would do if they had any concerns about people's…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Heart of England Mencap DCA Central
Est. £30–£37/hr
Unique Senior Care - Warwickshire
What inspectors found: The provider was given 48 hours' notice that we would be coming.
Est. £33–£40/hr
SQ Carers Ltd
What inspectors found: The service provided care and support to younger and older people, people with a cognitive impairment and people with a physical disability, who live…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Margaret Court Limited
What inspectors found: Systems to learn lessons when things went wrong continued to need improvements.
Est. £30–£37/hr
FC Healthcare Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Alina Homecare Stratford-upon-Avon
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distances are measured from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon to each office. Carers travel to you, so ask whether your street is covered.
24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Stratford-upon-Avon
Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.
What the numbers say about Stratford-upon-Avon
Ratings are more recent than average here: 27% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 20% across Warwickshire. At 85% Good or Outstanding, Stratford-upon-Avon sits above the Warwickshire figure of 82% (from 330 agencies). Of Stratford-upon-Avon and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Stratford-upon-Avon ranks 3rd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (73%); Alcester is highest at 100%. Warwickshire has 2 Outstanding agencies, none of them covering Stratford-upon-Avon. Unique Senior Care - Briar Croft has the oldest rating still in force, from April 2018. Dementia appears on 10 of 15 registrations here (67%), compared with 76% in Warwickshire as a whole. By specialism, 12 of 15 list physical disabilities, 7 of 15 list learning disabilities and 5 of 15 list mental health conditions. FC Healthcare Ltd is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in April 2026.
Providers behind the agencies covering Stratford-upon-Avon
- Yourlife Management Services Limited 1 in this list
- The Care Bureau Limited 1 in this list
- Midshires Care Limited 1 in this list
- Understanding Care (Extra Care) Limited 1 in this list
- Heart of England Mencap 1 in this list
- Home Instead 1 in this list
- SQ Carers Ltd 1 in this list
- Alina Homecare 1 in this list
Newest inspection results
The latest CQC ratings published for agencies covering Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stratford-upon-Avon and the towns around it
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford-upon-Avon | – | 15 | 11 |
| Wellesbourne | 5.0 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Alcester | 6.8 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Warwick | 8.4 mi | 34 | 18 |
| Royal Leamington Spa | 10.3 mi | 35 | 18 |
| Redditch | 11.9 mi | 16 | 13 |
Counts include any agency whose office lies within 7 miles of a town, and many cover several.
Home care prices in Stratford-upon-Avon
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Council rates in Warwickshire County Council: £24.97 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £915.63 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,030.26 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. 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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Free care cost report for Stratford-upon-Avon
- 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 home care in Stratford-upon-Avon
How many agencies provide home care in Stratford-upon-Avon?
15 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Stratford-upon-Avon (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Stratford Bentley Care Centre, Compassion First Home Care and Your Life (Stratford-upon-Avon).
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Stratford-upon-Avon?
11 (85%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 13 with a rating, while 2 are rated below Good. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Stratford-upon-Avon?
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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Warwickshire council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 4 of 15 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 9 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more home care agencies in towns near Stratford-upon-Avon?
In Stratford-upon-Avon there are 15, 11 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Wellesbourne (5.0 miles): 7, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Alcester (6.8 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Warwick (8.4 miles): 34, 18 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care in nearby towns
- Home care in Wellesbourne 5.0 mi
- Home care in Alcester 6.8 mi
- Home care in Warwick 8.4 mi
- Home care in Royal Leamington Spa 10.3 mi
- Home care in Redditch 11.9 mi
- Home care in Kenilworth 12.1 mi
- Home care in Evesham 12.2 mi
- Home care in Dorridge 12.5 mi
Related pages and guides for Stratford-upon-Avon
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- Overnight care in Stratford-upon-Avon
- 24-hour care in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Respite care in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Paying for care in Warwickshire
- Best rated home care agencies in Warwickshire
- Home care costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Every Outstanding service in Warwickshire: 2026 list
- Care homes in Stratford-upon-Avon (16)
- What CQC ratings mean
- How the council assesses care needs
- What to look for in a home care agency
- Who pays for home care
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.