Home care · Buckinghamshire
Supported living in Chesham
Of the 32 home care agencies covering Chesham, 9 offer supported living. CQC has rated 7 of them, and 57% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Whatever your savings, Buckinghamshire council will assess care needs for free.
- Good or Outstanding: 4 of the 7 rated agencies, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Buckinghamshire, checked daily.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 6.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Chesham", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 9agencies registered with CQC
- 57%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 6offer dementia support
- 0inspected or rated since November 2024
Ranked providers of supported living
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 32
- Care for adults under 65 · 29
- Elderly care · 29
- Physical disability care · 27
- Dementia care · 24
- Learning disability care · 15
- Mental health care · 15
- Sensory impairment care · 15
- Supported living · 10
- Substance misuse support · 3
- Children's care · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Marlowes | Jun 2022 | 6.7 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Chesham Supported Living | Dec 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Herts Homecare | Jun 2019 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Supported Living and Domiciliary Care Service | Aug 2019 | 6.8 miles | 4 | |
| 5 | Axiom Home Care Limited | Aug 2023 | 6.8 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Transparent Care Limited | Aug 2022 | 7.0 miles | 1 | |
| 7 | Zinnia Care Limited | Sep 2021 | 6.7 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Micrah Healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 5 |
| 9 | At Home Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.7 miles | 5 |
Every agency covering Chesham registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Supported living in Chesham: ratings, size and cost
9 of the 31 agencies covering Chesham are registered with CQC for supported living (29%). 57% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 25 points below the 82% for all agencies here and below the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: The Marlowes, Chesham Supported Living and Herts Homecare. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2019 and the newest from August 2023. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Chesham. 2 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. Here 29% of agencies list supported living, compared with 28% across Buckinghamshire.
Typical prices in the South East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
Supported living around Chesham
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham | – | 9 | 4 |
| Bovingdon | 3.3 mi | 20 | 9 |
| Little Chalfont | 3.6 mi | 13 | 6 |
| Berkhamsted | 3.8 mi | 17 | 8 |
| Prestwood | 5.4 mi | 11 | 3 |
| Chalfont St Giles | 5.8 mi | 16 | 6 |
| Tring | 6.3 mi | 12 | 5 |
Council help
Buckinghamshire
A care needs assessment from Buckinghamshire council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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Free care cost report for Chesham
- 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
Questions families ask about supported living in Chesham
How many agencies in Chesham offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 9 of the 32 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chesham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include The Marlowes, Chesham Supported Living and Herts Homecare.
Are home care agencies in Chesham well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (57%) of the 7 rated; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Chesham?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from Buckinghamshire council with the cost of home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Buckinghamshire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Buckinghamshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Chesham?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 9 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 7. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Chesham for supported living?
Counting supported living: Chesham 10 (4 Good or Outstanding); Bovingdon (3.3 miles): 20, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Little Chalfont (3.6 miles): 13, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Berkhamsted (3.8 miles): 17, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living near Chesham
- Supported living in Bovingdon 3.3 mi
- Supported living in Little Chalfont 3.6 mi
- Supported living in Berkhamsted 3.8 mi
- Supported living in Prestwood 5.4 mi
- Supported living in Chalfont St Giles 5.8 mi
- Supported living in Tring 6.3 mi
- Supported living in Chorleywood 6.3 mi
- Supported living in Wendover 6.7 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.