Alafia Care
Alafia Care is a home care agency in Loughton, Essex (IG10 4HJ).
About Alafia Care
At Alafia Care, we provide home care support to people living in Loughton, Essex, and the surrounding areas. Our work centres on helping individuals remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, with the right level of support tailored to their personal needs and circumstances. We work with older adults who may need a helping hand with daily living, as well as younger adults who require ongoing support to live as independently as possible. Whether someone needs a few hours of assistance each week or more regular involvement throughout the day, we take the time to understand what matters most to each person we work with and build our support around that. Home care, done well, is about more than just completing tasks. It is about genuine human connection, consistency, and treating people with real respect. We make every effort to ensure that the people in our care feel heard and that their preferences guide how we work alongside them. Families and loved ones are always welcome to be involved, and we see open communication as an important part of what we do. We believe that staying at home should never mean managing alone. Our team is here to provide practical, reliable support that makes everyday life more manageable, whilst also offering reassurance to the people who care about our clients. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission, which provides independent oversight of the care we deliver, and we welcome the accountability that comes with that. If you are looking for home care support for yourself or someone close to you in the Loughton area, we would be very happy to have a conversation about how Alafia Care might be able to help. There is no obligation, and we are always glad to answer any questions you may have.
Care provided at Alafia Care
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Alafia Care
Where is Alafia Care located?
Alafia Care is a home care agency based in Loughton, Essex (IG10 4HJ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Alafia Care provide?
Alafia Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Questions families ask about Alafia Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Alafia Care does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
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. Alafia Care covers roughly 10 miles from Loughton.
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
Alafia Care 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 Alafia Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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