Black Horse Care
Black Horse Care is a home care agency in Barking, Barking and Dagenham (IG11 8BB).
About Black Horse Care
We at Black Horse Care are proud to offer professional home care across Barking and the wider Barking and Dagenham area, supporting individuals to live safely and comfortably within the place they know best: their own home. Our dedicated team brings compassionate, person centred support directly to your doorstep throughout the IG postcode area and surrounding London communities. As a home care agency, we understand that the familiar surroundings of one's own home, with its cherished memories, favourite chair and treasured photographs, can be one of the most powerful sources of comfort and wellbeing. Rather than asking individuals to adjust to a new environment, we bring carefully tailored support to them, helping to maintain routines, independence and the rhythms of daily life that matter most. Our care visits are arranged around the unique needs and preferences of each person we support, whether that involves a brief morning call or more comprehensive daily assistance. The breadth of our specialisms means we are well placed to support a wide range of needs across the community. For older people, we provide thoughtful assistance with everyday tasks, companionship and the gentle reassurance that helps later life remain dignified and fulfilling. Our dementia care is delivered with patience, understanding and an awareness of how important consistency and familiarity are for those living with memory challenges, offering peace of mind to families who worry about a loved one's safety and wellbeing. We also support adults with learning disabilities and autism, working closely with each individual to understand their communication preferences, routines and goals, and helping them to live as independently as possible. For those experiencing mental health challenges, we offer steady, non judgemental support that respects each person's journey and promotes recovery and stability at their own pace. Adults with physical disabilities benefit from practical assistance with mobility, personal care and daily activities, delivered in a way that preserves dignity and autonomy. Our team is also experienced in supporting individuals with visual or hearing impairments, adapting our communication and approach to ensure every person feels heard, understood and respected. We extend our support to younger adults too, recognising that care needs can arise at any stage of life and that tailored support helps people of all ages pursue meaningful, connected lives within their own homes and communities. For families, knowing that a trusted carer is visiting regularly can lift an enormous weight. It means a son or daughter can step back from the constant worry of whether mum has eaten, whether dad has taken his medication, or whether a loved one is feeling isolated. It allows family members to return to being family, sharing visits, conversations and quality time, rather than juggling the demands of round the clock caregiving alone. Black Horse Care is currently awaiting its first CQC inspection and therefore does not yet hold a published rating from the Care Quality Commission. As a newer entry on the CQC register, we are working diligently to demonstrate the standards of safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership that the regulator expects. We welcome the scrutiny that comes with regulation and view the inspection process as an important opportunity to evidence the quality of support we provide. In the meantime, we are happy to discuss our approach openly with prospective clients and their families, and to share information about our staff training, recruitment practices and care planning processes. Choosing home care for yourself or a loved one is a deeply personal decision, and we recognise that families often come to us during moments of uncertainty, change or worry. Perhaps a recent hospital stay has highlighted the need for extra help, or perhaps the demands of caring for a relative have simply become too much to manage alone. Whatever has brought you to this point, we are here to listen without pressure and to talk through what good support might look like for your particular situation. If you would like to learn more about how we could help, we warm
Care provided at Black Horse Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Black Horse Care
Where is Black Horse Care located?
Black Horse Care is a home care agency based in Barking, Barking and Dagenham (IG11 8BB), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Black Horse Care provide?
Black Horse Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Black Horse Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Black Horse Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Black Horse Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Black Horse Care Limited is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Black Horse Care Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Barking.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the London
Black Horse Care Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £30 to £36 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Black Horse Care Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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