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Home care in Thatcham

Thatcham is covered by 23 home care agencies registered with CQC. Among the 13 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 100% across West Berkshire and 88% across England. Outstanding: 1. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 3 joined the CQC register during the past two years.

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Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)

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In short

  • For dementia support, 20 have it on their CQC registration.
  • West Berkshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
  • CQC rates 13 of the 13 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding and 10 are not yet rated.
  • Latest CQC rating changes in West Berkshire, checked daily.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Thatcham", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

  • 23CQC-registered agencies
  • 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 20offer dementia support
  • 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Typical prices in Thatcham against South East and England, Oct 2026
CareThatchamSouth EastEngland
Visiting care, an hour£33.50£33.50£33.50
Live-in care, a week£1,610£1,610£1,610

Homecare Association minimum sustainable council rate for 2026/27: £34.42 an hour. West Berkshire Council pays: £22 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,237.56 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,146.58 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (council source). Thatcham figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

Agencies covering Thatcham, ranked

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

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  1. Adjoy Healthcare Berkshire

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: This was a responsive assessment due to concerns received about the culture of the service.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    More details (Adjoy Healthcare Berkshire)

  2. Yourlife (Thatcham)

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People and their relatives told us they felt safe using the service.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    More details (Yourlife (Thatcham))

  3. Your Serenity Limited, Room 6

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People experienced excellent continuity and consistency of care from designated staff who made them feel safe.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2021
    More details (Your Serenity Limited, Room 6)

  4. Focus Support Limited

    2.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The provider supports others in the community who do not receive help with personal care.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2019
    More details (Focus Support Limited)

  5. Affinity Trust - West Berkshire

    2.9 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2019Previous provider's rating
    More details (Affinity Trust - West Berkshire)

  6. Crossroads Care West Berkshire

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: It provides a service to different groups of people including older adults, people living with dementia, mental health, physical disability and sensory impairments.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2019
    More details (Crossroads Care West Berkshire)

  7. West Berkshire Council Home Care Service

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: It provides a service to older adults, younger disabled adults, and people living with dementia, physical disability and sensory impairments.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2018
    More details (West Berkshire Council Home Care Service)

  8. Care Partners (Newbury) Ltd

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: At the last inspection in October 2015, the service was rated Good overall with Requires Improvement in Effective (No breach).

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2018
    More details (Care Partners (Newbury) Ltd)

  9. Bridge-it Options Ltd

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: It provides a service to adults, some of whom were living dementia, and younger adults.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2019
    More details (Bridge-it Options Ltd)

  10. All Seasons Care Services Limited

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: It provides a service to people living with dementia, mental health, older people, learning disabilities, physical disability, sensory impairment and younger adults.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2018
    More details (All Seasons Care Services Limited)

  11. Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The provider was driven by excellent leadership, who were constantly seeking innovative ways to extend the traditional role of a domiciliary care agency, to…

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2020
    More details (Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire)

  12. Blue Angel Care Limited

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Feedback from people and their families was positive.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2021
    More details (Blue Angel Care Limited)

  13. Bethany Care Service

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Sep 2019Previous provider's rating
    More details (Bethany Care Service)

  14. Topline Care Solutions Ltd

    under 0.5 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Topline Care Solutions Ltd)

  15. Comfort Harmony Care Ltd

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Comfort Harmony Care Ltd)

  16. Rees Healthcare Limited

    1.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Rees Healthcare Limited)

  17. Hummingbird Home Help and Care Limited

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Hummingbird Home Help and Care Limited)

  18. Chestnut Family

    2.8 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Chestnut Family)

  19. Primelux Care Ltd

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Primelux Care Ltd)

  20. NAD Home Instead Limited

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£38/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (NAD Home Instead Limited)

  21. Noubles Healthcare - Main Office

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Noubles Healthcare - Main Office)

  22. Canary Home Care Newbury

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Canary Home Care Newbury)

  23. Sylvian Care Newbury

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Sylvian Care Newbury)

Distances are measured from the centre of Thatcham to each office. Carers travel to you, so ask whether your street is covered.

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Dementia care at home in Thatcham

20 of the 23 agencies covering Thatcham are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 12 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 20 registered for dementia.

24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Thatcham

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 Thatcham

Of Thatcham and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Thatcham ranks 2nd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (57%); Hungerford is highest at 67%. Most recent to register: Primelux Care Ltd (April 2026). Across West Berkshire, 5% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Thatcham it is 4%. Across West Berkshire we list 107 agencies, and 87% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Thatcham the figure is 100%. By specialism, 20 of 23 list physical disabilities, 13 of 23 list learning disabilities and 7 of 23 list mental health conditions. Oldest rating on the list: Care Partners (Newbury) Ltd, January 2018. The share registered for dementia is 87% in Thatcham (20 of 23) and 78% across West Berkshire.

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Thatcham and the towns around it

TownMilesNumber of agenciesGood or Outstanding
Thatcham–2313
Newbury2.9 mi2112
Tadley6.0 mi5632
Burghfield Common8.4 mi8239
Oakley11.1 mi4626
Hungerford11.2 mi64

Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.

Home care prices in Thatcham

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

Council rates in West Berkshire Council: £22 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,237.56 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,146.58 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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. 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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Common questions about home care in Thatcham

How many home care agencies cover Thatcham?

According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 23 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Thatcham. Well-rated choices include Adjoy Healthcare Berkshire, Yourlife (Thatcham) and Your Serenity Limited, Room 6.

Are home care agencies in Thatcham well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 13 (100%) of the 13 rated, including 1 Outstanding. 10 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.

How much does home care cost in Thatcham?

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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.

Will I get help from West Berkshire council with the cost of home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire council.

How should I compare agencies in Thatcham?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 23 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, while 12 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Thatcham for home care agencies?

Counting home care agencies: Thatcham 23 (13 Good or Outstanding); Newbury (2.9 miles): 21, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Tadley (6.0 miles): 56, 32 rated Good or Outstanding; Burghfield Common (8.4 miles): 82, 39 rated Good or Outstanding.

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