Able Care
Able Care is a home care agency in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD4 6SD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Able Care
We at Able Care Huddersfield are a dedicated home care agency supporting people to live well and independently in their own homes across Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees area. Our mission is simple: to bring compassionate, personalised care directly to your doorstep, allowing familiar surroundings to remain the heart of daily life. Being based in Huddersfield means we understand the community we serve. From the town centre to the surrounding villages within the HD postcode area, our team travels to where our clients are, delivering care that respects the routines, preferences, and comforts of home. There is something profoundly reassuring about receiving support in the place you know best, surrounded by your own belongings, memories, and the neighbourhood you love. We work hard to preserve that sense of belonging whilst providing the practical help that makes daily living easier and safer. Our care covers a broad spectrum of needs, reflecting the diversity of the people we support. We provide older person care for those who wish to remain at home as they age, offering everything from companionship and light domestic help to more comprehensive personal care. For adults living with a learning disability or autism, we take time to understand individual communication styles, sensory preferences, and goals, tailoring our support so that people can build confidence and pursue what matters to them. We also support younger adults, individuals with physical disabilities, and those living with mental health conditions, always with a focus on dignity, choice, and independence. For clients with visual or hearing impairments, we adapt our approach thoughtfully, ensuring communication is clear and that the environment feels manageable and safe. In practice, this means care plans are shaped around the individual rather than the other way round. Families often tell us that the greatest reassurance comes from knowing a familiar carer will arrive, that their loved one is being listened to, and that concerns are acted upon promptly. Whether the need is a short daily visit, help with medication, assistance getting up and ready for the day, support with meals, or a longer package of care, we aim to be a steady and trusted presence. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission awarded us an overall rating of Good, with Good ratings across every domain assessed: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families weighing up their options, this consistent picture matters. It reflects independent confirmation that our team works safely, that the care we deliver has a positive impact, that people feel genuinely cared for, that we respond to changing needs, and that the agency is thoughtfully managed. We treat this rating not as a finish line but as a foundation, continuing to review our practice and listen to feedback from clients and their families. Choosing home care can feel like a significant decision, and we know it often comes at a moment when families are already navigating change or uncertainty. If you are exploring care options for yourself or someone you love in Huddersfield or the surrounding Kirklees area, we would welcome the chance to talk with you. A conversation costs nothing and can bring real clarity, whether you go on to choose us or not. At Able Care Huddersfield, our door and our phone line are always open to families seeking honest, kind guidance about the next step.
Care provided at Able Care
- Older person 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: 24 January 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Able Care
Where is Able Care located?
Able Care is a home care agency based in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD4 6SD), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Able Care provide?
Able Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Able Care's CQC rating?
Able Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Able Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Able Care Huddersfield Ltd 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. Able Care Huddersfield Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Huddersfield.
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 Yorkshire & Humberside
Able Care Huddersfield Ltd has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £25 to £30 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Able Care Huddersfield Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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