Home care · Bracknell Forest
Supported living in Bracknell
Of the 100 home care agencies covering Bracknell, 26 offer supported living; 24 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Optalis Limited (2). Of the 18 CQC has rated, 78% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Outstanding: 1. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 13 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to 3 County Care: Good, on 17 August 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Among the 18 rated agencies, 14 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 8 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Bracknell Forest council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- For dementia support, 19 have it on their CQC registration.
- Rating changes in Bracknell Forest are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Bracknell", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 26agencies registered with CQC
- 78%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 19list dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Supported living in Bracknell: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 100
- Elderly care · 95
- Care for adults under 65 · 88
- Physical disability care · 88
- Dementia care · 85
- Sensory impairment care · 67
- Mental health care · 59
- Learning disability care · 47
- Supported living · 26
- Children's care · 21
- Substance misuse support · 14
- Eating disorder support · 12
This table lists each agency covering Bracknell registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Bracknell centre.
Supported living in Bracknell: ratings, size and cost
Registered for supported living: 26 out of 100 agencies covering Bracknell (26%). 78% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 8 points below the 86% for all agencies here and below the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: 3 County Care, A & T Caring Services and Watershed Care Services Limited. The newest rating is from August 2026 and the oldest from April 2018; 1 fall within the last two years. 5 have an office within 2 miles of Bracknell centre. 8 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Supported living is on 26% of registrations here and 21% across Bracknell Forest.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell | – | 26 | 14 |
| Wokingham | 4.2 mi | 41 | 26 |
| Bagshot | 4.5 mi | 22 | 9 |
| Sandhurst | 4.5 mi | 32 | 16 |
| Windlesham | 5.1 mi | 28 | 11 |
| Camberley | 5.4 mi | 35 | 17 |
| Lightwater | 5.5 mi | 24 | 9 |
Council support
Bracknell Forest
Bracknell Forest council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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Questions families ask about supported living in Bracknell
Which home care agencies in Bracknell offer supported living?
26 of the 100 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bracknell list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include 3 County Care, A & T Caring Services and Watershed Care Services Limited.
Are home care agencies in Bracknell well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 14 (78%) of the 18 rated, including 1 Outstanding, while 4 are rated below Good. 8 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Bracknell?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Bracknell Forest council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Bracknell Forest council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Bracknell Forest council.
How should I compare agencies in Bracknell?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 26 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, while 17 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Bracknell for supported living?
Counting supported living: Bracknell 26 (14 Good or Outstanding); Wokingham (4.2 miles): 41, 26 rated Good or Outstanding; Bagshot (4.5 miles): 22, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandhurst (4.5 miles): 32, 16 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.