Written by Oliver Wakefield-Smith. Reviewed for accuracy against the Homecare Association's 2026/27 minimum-price report and Age UK's 2026 factsheets. Numbers verified 21 June 2026.

Right at Home: 2026 honest profile

Right at Home is a franchise network with a one-hour minimum visit policy and an Outstanding-heavy CQC profile.

What Right at Home charges in 2026

Quote-only; the one-hour minimum is a quality signal but adds cost for buyers who need brief drop-ins.

Pricing source: https://www.rightathomeuk.co.uk/services-and-pricing/our-pricing/, verified 21 June 2026. National Homecare Association minimum sustainable price for 2026/27 is £34.42/hr[1] for context.

Model

Franchise network.

CQC profile

Franchise offices individually CQC-registered; the network reports a high share of Outstanding ratings.

How it compares

• Helping Hands: published headline rates.
• Bluebird Care: franchise, quote-only.
• Elder: introductory live-in.
• The Good Care Group: managed live-in.
• All 2026/27 hourly rates.