Live-in care in Hertfordshire

There are 327 CQC-registered home care agencies registered in Hertfordshire. Tell us what’s needed and we’ll match you with a registered agency that covers your postcode, free and with no obligation.

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327home care agencies registered in Hertfordshire

163rated Good or Outstanding, 88% of those inspected

141newer agencies not yet rated by the CQC

From the CQC register, September 2026. Hertfordshire has the 2nd most home care agencies of the 11 council areas in East, where 86% of inspected agencies are rated Good or Outstanding.

Live-in care in Hertfordshire

Arranging live-in care in Hertfordshire

Live-in care is when a care worker lives in the home of the person they support. They help with daily routines, keep the house running and are there if something goes wrong. Carers usually work on a rota, so one carer does a stretch and then another takes over, often with the same small team rotating.

When you use our free matching, we look for an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission that covers your postcode in Hertfordshire, offers live-in care and has told us it can take on new clients. That agency, and only that agency, calls you to talk it through, usually before arranging an assessment.

No ring-round. No chasing. No being told “sorry, we’re full”.

Before your details go anywhere, we check the agency is right for you in Hertfordshire. We only send them to one agency that ticks every box.

Covers where you liveIts carers already visit your area, so they can reach you and arrive on time.
Has room for new clientsIt has told us it can take on new clients now, so you won’t hear “we’re full”.
Offers the care you needVisiting, live-in, overnight or dementia care, matched to what you asked for.
Registered with the CQCEvery agency is registered and inspected by the Care Quality Commission.

A live-in carer and an older man cooking lunch together in his kitchen

Is live-in care right for you?

Live-in care can suit you if

Your parent needs help at many points through the day, not just at set times
They want to stay at home rather than move into a care home
They feel lonely or anxious when on their own for long
A couple want to stay together at home while one of them needs care
Visits from different carers have become confusing or unsettling for them

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Help with paying in Hertfordshire

The council for Hertfordshire can assess care needs for anyone who asks, and then look at finances. In England, if savings are over £23,250 you will usually pay for your own care; below £14,250 the council may meet more of the cost, subject to income.

If you need care to stay living at home, the council’s financial assessment does not include the value of the home you live in.

Check what help you might get

Before you agree to care

Read the agency’s latest CQC report and check the date
Ask for every rate in writing, including weekends
Ask who the carers will be and how they’re introduced
Check the notice period in the contract

Questions to ask an agency · Free call guide (PDF)

Live-in care in Hertfordshire: questions families ask

How many home care agencies are there in Hertfordshire?

327 CQC-registered home care agencies are registered in Hertfordshire. Of the 186 that have been inspected, 163 are rated Good or Outstanding. Agencies based nearby may also cover your area.

How much does live-in care cost in Hertfordshire?

Prices depend on the hours, the type of care and the agency. The agency we match you with will give you a written quote after an assessment. Our cost guide and calculator can help you plan a budget first.

Can Hertfordshire council help pay for care at home?

The council can assess the care needs of anyone who asks. If you have savings over £23,250, not counting the home you live in, you will usually pay for care yourself. Below that, the council may help, depending on your income and savings.

How quickly can live-in care start in Hertfordshire?

It depends on the agency’s availability. When you tell us when care is needed, we pass that on, so the agency can say straight away whether they can meet it.