Home care · Buckinghamshire
Supported living in Bourne End
Supported living is offered by 26 of the 115 home care agencies covering Bourne End. Of the 13 CQC has rated, 69% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Ontra Healthcare was rated Good on 27 May 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- A care needs assessment from Buckinghamshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 9 of the 13 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 13 not yet rated.
- For dementia support, 19 have it on their CQC registration.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Buckinghamshire daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Supported living in Bourne End", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 26registered agencies
- 69%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 19support people with dementia
- 3rated or inspected within two years
Who offers supported living in Bourne End
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 115
- Elderly care · 112
- Care for adults under 65 · 108
- Dementia care · 103
- Physical disability care · 103
- Sensory impairment care · 83
- Mental health care · 68
- Learning disability care · 57
- Supported living · 26
- Children's care · 21
- Substance misuse support · 13
- Eating disorder support · 11
This table lists each agency covering Bourne End registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Bourne End centre.
Supported living in Bourne End: what the data shows
23% of Bourne End's agencies (26 of 115) hold a CQC registration for supported living. Their Good or Outstanding share is 69%, 10 points below the town-wide 79% and below the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Chiltern Support and Housing, Ontra Healthcare and Ambrose Adrian Healthcare. The newest rating is from May 2026 and the oldest from July 2017; 3 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Bourne End centre: 0. 13 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Buckinghamshire has 37 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 73% are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 23% of registrations here and 28% across Buckinghamshire.
Live-in care in the South East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne End | – | 26 | 9 |
| Beaconsfield | 3.3 mi | 21 | 8 |
| High Wycombe | 3.8 mi | 11 | 3 |
| Maidenhead | 4.1 mi | 28 | 10 |
| Slough | 6.3 mi | 41 | 19 |
| Gerrards Cross | 6.6 mi | 44 | 22 |
| Chalfont St Giles | 6.8 mi | 16 | 6 |
Council support
Buckinghamshire
Savings under £23,250? Buckinghamshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Supported living in Bourne End: your questions answered
Who offers supported living at home in Bourne End?
Of the 115 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bourne End, 26 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Chiltern Support and Housing, Ontra Healthcare and Ambrose Adrian Healthcare.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Bourne End have?
Of the 13 that have been rated, 9 (69%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 13 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Bourne End?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Buckinghamshire council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Buckinghamshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Buckinghamshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Bourne End?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 3 of the 26 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 10 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Bourne End compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Beaconsfield (3.3 miles): 21, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; High Wycombe (3.8 miles): 11, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Maidenhead (4.1 miles): 28, 10 rated Good or Outstanding. Bourne End itself has 26, 9 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Bourne End
- Supported living in Beaconsfield 3.3 mi
- Supported living in High Wycombe 3.8 mi
- Supported living in Maidenhead 4.1 mi
- Supported living in Slough 6.3 mi
- Supported living in Gerrards Cross 6.6 mi
- Supported living in Chalfont St Giles 6.8 mi
- Supported living in Chalfont St Peter 6.8 mi
- Supported living in Windsor 7.8 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.