Authum Care
Authum Care is a home care agency in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG5 1EH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Authum Care
We at Authum Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Hitchin and the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the SG postcode area, our team is ideally positioned to reach families throughout Hitchin and the wider region. Because our care is delivered in your own home, the familiar comforts of your surroundings, your favourite chair, the garden you have tended for years, the photographs on the mantelpiece, remain a central part of daily life. This continuity of environment can be especially reassuring, offering stability and a genuine sense of belonging that supports both wellbeing and independence. Our specialisms span a wide range of needs, including older person care, dementia care, mental health support, and care for younger adults and those with learning disabilities or autism. In practice, this means we take the time to understand each person as an individual, shaping support around their routines, preferences, and personal goals. For someone living with dementia, that might mean gentle prompts, patient companionship, and consistent faces who understand how to reduce anxiety and encourage moments of joy. For a younger adult with a learning disability, it could mean building confidence with daily tasks, supporting community access, and championing independence. For families navigating mental health challenges, we offer steady, non-judgemental support that respects dignity at every step. Whatever the need, we work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and the person themselves to build a plan of care that feels genuinely personal. Families rightly want reassurance about quality, and we are pleased that the Care Quality Commission rated Authum Care as Good overall at our most recent inspection in July 2023, with Good ratings across all five key areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led. This independent recognition reflects our commitment to safe practice, skilled and kind caregiving, responsive support that adapts as needs change, and thoughtful leadership that keeps the people we serve at the heart of every decision. Choosing home care is a significant step, and we understand it often comes at a time when families are looking for both practical help and genuine peace of mind. If you are exploring care options for a loved one in Hitchin or nearby, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We are here to listen, to answer your questions without pressure, and to help you find the right path forward, whatever that may look like for your family.
Care provided at Authum Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 15 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Authum Care
Where is Authum Care located?
Authum Care is a home care agency based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG5 1EH), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Authum Care provide?
Authum 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, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Authum Care's CQC rating?
Authum Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Authum Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Authum Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Authum Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Authum Care 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. Authum Care Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Hitchin.
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
Authum Care 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 Authum Care Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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