Best Care Co
Home care, Richmond upon Thames
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Best Care Co: inspection record
Rated Good in May 2026.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Rated Good in May 2026.
The latest rating was published 5 months ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 19 Good home care services in Richmond upon Thames, out of 19 with a rating.
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 18 May 2026 (assessment visit 7 April 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of Assessment: 16th April – 28th April 2026.
This comprehensive assessment was undertaken on 16 April 2026, with additional remote evidence reviewed up to 28 April 2026. Best Care Co is a domiciliary care service providing personal care to people living in their own homes. At the time of the assessment, the service was supporting 10 people with a range of needs, including dementia, physical disability, sensory impairment and mental health needs. This was the provider’s first comprehensive assessment.
Read the full summary
Staff understood people’s risks well and supported independence through positive risk‑taking, with clear guidance in care plans and risk assessments. People and relatives consistently told us they felt safe and well cared for. They described staff as kind, attentive and respectful, and said care was delivered in a calm and unhurried way.
Staffing levels were managed to meet people’s needs and leaders had good oversight of call times through electronic monitoring systems as well as oversight in the field. Staff received regular supervision, spot checks and training, and told us they felt well supported by managers who were visible, approachable and experienced in care delivery.
Care records were comprehensive, person‑centred and regularly reviewed. Medicines were managed safely using electronic systems, with no concerns identified during record reviews.
The service was well led. Leaders demonstrated a strong values‑based culture focused on safety, compassion and quality. There were clear governance systems to monitor incidents, medicines, staffing and care quality, with learning shared through management oversight.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask the service
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the service did about any points in it.
- Ask how visit times are agreed and who covers when your usual carer is away.
Contact and registration details
| Address | Diamond House, 179-181 Lower Richmond Road, Richmond, TW9 4LN |
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| Registered manager | Julia Karcz |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
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Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
| Provider | Best Care Group Ltd |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | 15821546 (opens Companies House) |
Nearest alternatives
- G Caremark (Richmond upon Thames) Home care, 0.4 miles awayGood
- G The Windham Croft Centre Home care, 0.5 miles awayGood
- G Amber Home Carers Home care, 0.5 miles awayGood
- G Cura Care East Sheen Home care, 0.7 miles awayGood
- O St Micheal Care Limited t/a HomeInstead Senior Care Home care, 1 mile awayOutstanding
Getting help from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 020 8891 7971, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Best Care Co provide nursing care?
- The Care Quality Commission's register does not list nursing care for Best Care Co.
- When was Best Care Co last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Best Care Co was published on 18 May 2026.
- Who runs Best Care Co?
- Best Care Co is run by Best Care Group Ltd.
- What is Best Care Co's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 18 May 2026.