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Substance misuse support at home in Chalfont St Giles
7 out of 53 home care agencies covering Chalfont St Giles are registered for substance misuse support. 100% of the 6 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for substance misuse support across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 6 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Buckinghamshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- CQC rates 6 of the 6 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, with 1 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Buckinghamshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
To cite: "Substance misuse support at home in Chalfont St Giles", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 7agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 0with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Substance misuse support in Chalfont St Giles: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 53
- Elderly care · 49
- Physical disability care · 48
- Care for adults under 65 · 44
- Dementia care · 44
- Sensory impairment care · 36
- Mental health care · 33
- Learning disability care · 32
- Supported living · 16
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Children's care · 6
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleby Care | Feb 2023 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | CareTech South East Supported Living | May 2022 | 6.9 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Audley Care Ltd - Audley Care Chalfont Dene | May 2019 | 1.6 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Novus Care Limited - Watford | May 2019 | 6.0 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers) | Jan 2019 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Home Instead | Jan 2019 | 6.9 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | DBAM Buckinghamshire | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 8 |
All agencies covering Chalfont St Giles with a CQC registration for substance misuse support. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Substance misuse support in Chalfont St Giles by the numbers
13% of Chalfont St Giles's agencies (7 of 52) hold a CQC registration for substance misuse support. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 14 points above the 86% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for substance misuse support.
Appleby Care, CareTech South East Supported Living and Audley Care Ltd - Audley Care Chalfont Dene lead the list for substance misuse support. Ratings run from January 2019 to February 2023, and 0 are from the last two years. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Chalfont St Giles centre. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 16 agencies in Buckinghamshire list substance misuse support, and 100% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Buckinghamshire, 12% of agencies are registered for substance misuse support, against 13% 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.
What to expect from substance misuse support
Substance misuse support helps people affected by alcohol or drug use to stay safe, manage their health and work towards recovery, alongside specialist treatment services.
What to ask about substance misuse support
- How do you help with housing, money or work?
- How do you support physical health and medication?
- What training do staff have in substance misuse?
- Who decides when support can be reduced?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
Free advice: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Buckinghamshire: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers substance misuse support
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Giles | – | 7 | 6 |
| Chalfont St Peter | 1.8 mi | 14 | 11 |
| Little Chalfont | 2.6 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Chorleywood | 3.4 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Gerrards Cross | 3.5 mi | 19 | 15 |
| Beaconsfield | 3.5 mi | 13 | 10 |
| Chesham | 5.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
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Common questions about substance misuse support in Chalfont St Giles
Who offers substance misuse support at home in Chalfont St Giles?
Of the 53 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chalfont St Giles, 7 list substance misuse support as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Appleby Care, CareTech South East Supported Living and Audley Care Ltd - Audley Care Chalfont Dene.
How are home care agencies in Chalfont St Giles rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 6. Of those, 6 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Chalfont St Giles?
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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Can Buckinghamshire council help 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.
How can I pick between agencies in Chalfont St Giles?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 7 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 6 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about substance misuse support in towns near Chalfont St Giles?
Chalfont St Giles has 7, with 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Chalfont St Peter (1.8 miles): 14, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Little Chalfont (2.6 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Chorleywood (3.4 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: substance misuse support around Chalfont St Giles
- Substance misuse support in Chalfont St Peter 1.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Little Chalfont 2.6 mi
- Substance misuse support in Chorleywood 3.4 mi
- Substance misuse support in Gerrards Cross 3.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Beaconsfield 3.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Chesham 5.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Bovingdon 6.4 mi
- Substance misuse support in Northwood 6.6 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.