Business Centre
Business Centre is a home care agency in Torquay, Torbay (TQ1 4BD). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Business Centre
We at Torbay Business Centre are proud to provide compassionate home care across Torquay and the wider Torbay area, supporting people to live well and independently in the place they know best: their own home. Our team works alongside individuals and families throughout the South West coast community, offering tailored support designed around each person's needs, routines and aspirations. Based in the heart of Torquay within the TQ postcode area, we are well placed to reach those living across this vibrant coastal town and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Operating from a central location means our care workers can respond promptly and consistently, building the kind of familiar, trusting relationships that make a genuine difference to daily life. Because we deliver care in people's own homes, the environment is always one chosen by the person we support, whether that is a quiet bungalow, a family home or a flat near the seafront. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people we care for. We provide home care for adults who benefit from support with everyday tasks, personal care and companionship, and we offer dedicated support for younger adults and for individuals with a learning disability or autism. In practice, this means we take time to understand each person as an individual, recognising their communication preferences, sensory needs, interests and goals. For someone with a learning disability, that might mean supporting confidence with cooking, travel or community activities. For a younger adult, it might mean enabling greater independence whilst staying connected to family, friends and the wider Torbay community. Families can expect open communication, regular reviews and a team that listens carefully to what matters most. The Care Quality Commission rated our provision Requires Improvement at our most recent inspection in September 2022, with Good ratings recognised in the Caring and Responsive domains. We are genuinely proud of the caring and responsive feedback, as it reflects the warmth, attentiveness and person centred approach our team brings to every visit. We also take seriously the areas identified for improvement across Safe, Effective and Well led, and we are committed to ongoing learning and development so that the quality of support people receive continues to strengthen across every aspect of our work. Choosing home care is a significant decision, and we understand the questions and emotions families navigate along the way. If you are exploring support for a loved one in Torquay or the surrounding Torbay area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We are here to listen, to answer your questions honestly and to help you consider whether our approach feels right for your family. Whatever you decide, you will be met with kindness, respect and a genuine willingness to help.
Care provided at Business Centre
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 16 September 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Business Centre
Where is Business Centre located?
Business Centre is a home care agency based in Torquay, Torbay (TQ1 4BD), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Business Centre provide?
Business Centre is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Business Centre's CQC rating?
Business Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 16 September 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Business Centre
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Torbay Business Centre 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. Torbay Business Centre covers roughly 10 miles from Torquay.
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 South West
Torbay Business Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South West, 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 South West, not a quote from Torbay Business Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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