Home Care in Ashdon, Essex: Domiciliary & Live-in Care You Can Price Today
Visiting carers and live-in care for Ashdon, Church End and Steventon End, from a CQC-registered team in Haverhill. Our prices are on this page, so you can compare before you call.
Ashdon home care prices
| Care | Us | Area avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting, per hour | £23–£25 | £29.55 |
| Live-in, per week | £1,330–£1,400 | £1,378 |
| Care home, per week | – | £1,586 |
Who provides home care in Ashdon?
Haverhill Home Care provides home care in Ashdon, a village of around 900 people in the Uttlesford district of Essex. Our carers travel from 36 Queen St, Haverhill, roughly 6 miles to the north-east. Visiting care is charged at £23 to £25 an hour and live-in support at £1,330 to £1,400 a week, with respite, overnight and companionship visits also available. The service is CQC-registered, and every new client is offered a no-cost assessment at home.
6 questions to ask any home care agency in Ashdon
Ashdon families can choose from dozens of agencies in Saffron Walden, Haverhill and further afield. These questions help you compare them fairly, and here are our answers.
1What is your hourly rate?
Our answer: £23 to £25 an hour for visiting care, shown openly on this page. Many agencies only give prices on enquiry.
2Are you registered with the CQC?
Our answer: Yes, registration number 1-18338478124. You can check it on the CQC website.
3Will we see the same carers?
Our answer: We aim to send a small, regular team so your relative gets to know the people who visit.
4Do you employ your carers?
Our answer: Yes. Our carers are employed directly, trained and DBS-checked, not supplied through another agency.
5Is the assessment free?
Our answer: Yes. A care manager visits you in Ashdon at no cost and with no obligation.
6Can the care plan change?
Our answer: Yes. Visits can be added, reduced or moved to live-in care as needs change.
Home care services in Ashdon
Practical, personal support at home, planned around the routines that matter to you.
Domiciliary care
Visits for personal care, meals, medication and tidying, from a single daily call to several visits a day.
Domiciliary care →
Live-in care
A carer living in the home who provides one-to-one support day and night.
Live-in care →
Live-in care in Ashdon can cost less than a care home
Care homes near Ashdon have an average starting price of about £1,586 a week, according to carehome.co.uk. Live-in support from us is £1,330 to £1,400 a week, and your relative keeps their own home, routine and garden.
How much does home care cost in Ashdon?
Typical weekly costs at our hourly rate, alongside the local averages.
| Care in Ashdon | Weekly cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour a day, 7 days | £161–£175 | Our rate of £23–£25 an hour |
| 2 hours a day, 7 days | £322–£350 | Same hours at the area average: about £414 |
| Live-in care | £1,330–£1,400 | Area average about £1,378 |
| Care home near Ashdon | About £1,586 | Average starting price |
Area averages from homecare.co.uk (about £29.55 an hour and £1,378 a week for live-in care, 50 providers) and carehome.co.uk, checked October 2026. Your exact price is confirmed after a free assessment.
What families say about Haverhill Home Care
“Haverhill Home Care responded promptly to my initial enquiry and soon put a care plan in place for my husband. Mohammad has been coming to get him up for 3 months now. Always punctual, professional and friendly.”
“Provided a care service swiftly (due to a change of circumstances) for my loved one with Dementia, taking the time to understand his needs. Thank you for the supportive and understanding service. Tareq went above and beyond, thank you.”
“Great service, very professional, they provided best care for my grandmom which she really needed. Highly recommend…”
Home care across Ashdon’s village, Church End and Steventon End
Ashdon lies in the valley of the River Bourn, about 4 miles north-east of Saffron Walden. The parish is spread across the village centre, Church End, around the Grade I listed All Saints Church, and Steventon End. It is also home to a restored 18th-century post mill, a volunteer-run village museum and the Rose & Crown pub, and is one of the suggested sites of the Battle of Assandun in 1016.
- Carers who visit homes across the whole parish, not just the village centre
- Bus 319 links Ashdon with Haverhill and Saffron Walden
- Hospital support after stays at Addenbrooke’s or other hospitals
Funding home care in Ashdon
Ashdon is in Essex, so care needs and financial assessments are carried out by Essex County Council.
Essex County Council
Request a free care needs assessment. If your savings are under £23,250, the council may contribute to the cost. Essex adult social care
Attendance Allowance
A weekly benefit of £76.70 (lower rate) or £114.60 (higher rate) for anyone above State Pension age who needs day-to-day help; savings don’t affect it. GOV.UK · our guide
Direct payments
Council funding paid directly to you, so you can choose your care provider.
NHS Continuing Healthcare
Full NHS funding where needs are primarily health-related. NHS guide
Starting home care in Ashdon
Get in touch
Fill in the care enquiry form or WhatsApp 01440 268391.
Free visit
A care manager comes to your home in Ashdon to discuss needs.
Clear quote
You receive a written care plan and a price within our published rates.
Care begins
Meet your carer; we review the plan as needs change.
Care Quality Commission registered
Haverhill Home Care is the trading name of Haverhill Health Care Agency Ltd, registered with the CQC under number 1-18338478124. View our CQC profile.
Home care near Ashdon
The same team also supports families in the surrounding Essex and Cambridgeshire villages.
Home care in Ashdon: your questions
How much does home care cost in Ashdon?
Haverhill Home Care charges £23 to £25 an hour for domiciliary care in Ashdon and £1,330 to £1,400 a week for live-in care. The local average is about £29.55 an hour and £1,378 a week for live-in care, according to homecare.co.uk. For a precise figure, send us the care enquiry form.
Does Haverhill Home Care cover Ashdon?
Yes. We provide home care across the parish of Ashdon, including Church End and Steventon End, from our office at 36 Queen St, Haverhill, about 6 miles away.
Which council is responsible for care in Ashdon?
Ashdon is in the Uttlesford district of Essex, so Essex County Council carries out care needs and financial assessments.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home near Ashdon?
Usually, yes. Care homes near Ashdon have an average starting price of about £1,586 a week, according to carehome.co.uk, while our live-in care costs £1,330 to £1,400 a week.
What should I ask when choosing a care agency in Ashdon?
Ask about the hourly rate, CQC registration, whether you will see the same carers, whether carers are employed directly, whether the assessment is free and how easily the care plan can change.
Do you provide dementia care at home in Ashdon?
Yes. We support people living with dementia in Ashdon through regular visits or live-in care, with familiar carers and steady daily routines.
Can you provide respite care in Ashdon?
Yes. We provide short-term respite care so family carers in Ashdon can rest, attend appointments or take a holiday.
How do I arrange home care in Ashdon?
Start with our online care enquiry form, or message 01440 268391 on WhatsApp. A care manager then books a visit to your Ashdon home, at no charge, and follows up with a written plan and weekly cost.
Sources: homecare.co.uk – Ashdon · carehome.co.uk – Ashdon · Wikipedia – Ashdon · Hundred Parishes Society – Ashdon · Essex County Council · GOV.UK. Last updated October 2026.
Arrange home care in Ashdon
Tell us what help is needed. We’ll visit for a free assessment and send a clear, written price.
- 📍 36 Queen St, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9EF
- 📞 01440 268391 (call or WhatsApp)
- ✉️ info@haverhillhealthcareagency.com
