Supported Living in Buckingham: 5 CQC-Registered Providers (Oct 2026)

Supported living in Buckingham: providers ranked

Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	Median Wellness Ltd	Requires improvement	Jun 2023	6.9 miles	5
2	Cedar Care Consult Ltd	Not yet rated	–	6.9 miles	4
3	Johav Care Support Healthcare Limited	Not yet rated	–	6.9 miles	9
4	LKEE Care Services - Milton Keynes	Not yet rated	–	6.9 miles	6
5	Purple Rose Care Limited	Not yet rated	–	6.9 miles	7

All agencies covering Buckingham with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

Supported living in Buckingham: ratings, size and cost

29% of Buckingham's agencies (5 of 17) hold a CQC registration for supported living. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 0% (below England, 50 points below the 50% for all agencies in the town).

Ratings run from June 2023 to June 2023, and 0 are from the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Buckingham centre. 4 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Buckinghamshire as a whole has 37 agencies registered for supported living; 73% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Buckinghamshire, 28% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 29% here.

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
Buckingham	–	5	0
Milton Keynes	9.5 mi	92	37
Bicester	9.8 mi	6	2
Bletchley	10.3 mi	90	37
Aylesbury	14.3 mi	20	5
Leighton Buzzard	15.0 mi	23	13
Haddenham	15.8 mi	20	5

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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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What families want to know about supported living in Buckingham

Who offers supported living at home in Buckingham?

Of the 17 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Buckingham, 5 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026).

Are home care agencies in Buckingham well rated?

Good or Outstanding: none of the 1 rated, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 4 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.

How much does home care cost in Buckingham?

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 I get help from Buckinghamshire council with the cost of 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.

How should I compare agencies in Buckingham?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 5 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 1 has an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Buckingham for supported living?

Counting supported living: Buckingham 5 (0 Good or Outstanding); Milton Keynes (9.5 miles): 92, 37 rated Good or Outstanding; Bicester (9.8 miles): 6, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Bletchley (10.3 miles): 90, 37 rated Good or Outstanding.

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