Filcare
Filcare is a home care agency in Braintree, Essex (CM77 7AU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Filcare
At Filcare, we provide home care to people living in Braintree and the surrounding areas of Essex. We support individuals to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, living as independently as possible, with care that is shaped around each person's own routine and preferences. We work with a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and those living with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, and eating disorders. Because our work spans such varied needs, we take the time to get to know each person properly before care begins, making sure the support we offer genuinely fits their life rather than the other way around. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission. That reflects the consistency and thoughtfulness our team brings to their work day in and day out, and it matters to us that the people we support and their families can feel confident in the care being provided. Caring for someone at home is a very personal thing. We understand that welcoming a carer into your home requires trust, and we do not take that lightly. Our team is carefully selected and well supported, because we know that good care depends on people who feel valued and equipped in their roles. Whether someone needs a short visit each day or more involved support throughout the week, we aim to make that experience as consistent and reassuring as possible. Familiar faces, reliable routines, and genuine attention to the individual are at the heart of how we work. If you would like to find out more about how we can help you or someone you care about, please do get in touch. We are always happy to have a straightforward conversation about what support might look like.
Care provided at Filcare
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 14 June 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Filcare
Where is Filcare located?
Filcare is a home care agency based in Braintree, Essex (CM77 7AU), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Filcare provide?
Filcare 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.
What is Filcare's CQC rating?
Filcare is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Filcare provide dementia care?
Yes. Filcare supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Filcare
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Filcare Ltd 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. Filcare Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Braintree.
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 East
Filcare Ltd has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Filcare Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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