Ethica Care & St Albans
Ethica Care & St Albans is a home care agency in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (HP2 7DX). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Ethica Care & St Albans
We at Ethica Care Hemel Hempstead & St Albans are proud to offer compassionate home care across Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, and the wider Hertfordshire community. As a dedicated home care agency, we bring professional, person centred support directly into the place people love most: their own home. Our team operates throughout the HP postcode area and surrounding neighbourhoods in the East of England, travelling to residents wherever they feel most comfortable. Because care is delivered in familiar surroundings, every visit is shaped around the individual routines, preferences, and rhythms of daily life that make a house feel like home. Whether someone lives in a quiet suburban street, a bustling town centre flat, or a village on the outskirts, we tailor our support to fit seamlessly into their world. We provide a broad range of specialisms designed to meet the differing needs of the people we support. Our older person care and dementia care focus on preserving dignity, independence, and wellbeing, offering gentle reassurance to those living with memory loss and practical help with the tasks of everyday life. For adults with learning disabilities or autism, we take the time to understand communication styles, sensory needs, and personal goals, empowering people to live the life they choose. Our mental health support is delivered with patience and understanding, whilst our care for those with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairment is built around promoting confidence, accessibility, and independence. We also support younger adults who may benefit from tailored care at home, ensuring that age never becomes a barrier to receiving the right level of assistance. In practice, this means families can expect a thoughtful, coordinated approach. From help with personal care, medication, and mobility to companionship, meal preparation, and support with appointments, our carers become a trusted presence in the household. We understand that inviting someone into a loved one's home is a significant decision, and we work hard to build relationships based on warmth, reliability, and mutual respect. Family members are kept informed and involved, giving peace of mind whether they live nearby or further afield. As a newer registered provider, our CQC overall rating is currently listed as Not Yet Rated. This simply means we have not yet completed our first formal inspection by the Care Quality Commission. In the meantime, we remain fully committed to meeting the fundamental standards of quality and safety that the CQC requires of every regulated provider, and we welcome open conversations with families about our approach, our team, and the way we work. If you are exploring home care options for yourself or someone you love in Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, or the surrounding Hertfordshire area, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss how we can help create a care plan that truly reflects the person at its heart.
Care provided at Ethica Care & St Albans
- 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
- Last CQC inspection: 30 June 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Ethica Care & St Albans
Where is Ethica Care & St Albans located?
Ethica Care & St Albans is a home care agency based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (HP2 7DX), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Ethica Care & St Albans provide?
Ethica Care & St Albans 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 Ethica Care & St Albans's CQC rating?
Ethica Care & St Albans is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 30 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ethica Care & St Albans provide dementia care?
Yes. Ethica Care & St Albans supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Ethica Care & St Albans
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Ethica Care Hemel Hempstead & St Albans 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. Ethica Care Hemel Hempstead & St Albans covers roughly 10 miles from Hemel Hempstead.
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
Ethica Care Hemel Hempstead & St Albans 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 Ethica Care Hemel Hempstead & St Albans. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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