Home care · Cambridgeshire
Supported living in Cambridge
Supported living is offered by 10 of the 42 home care agencies covering Cambridge. Of the 6 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- A care needs assessment from Cambridgeshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 8 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- CQC rates 4 of the 6 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 4 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Cambridgeshire, updated every day.
Citation: "Supported living in Cambridge", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 10CQC-registered agencies
- 67%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 8support people with dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Supported living in Cambridge: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 42
- Elderly care · 39
- Physical disability care · 39
- Care for adults under 65 · 37
- Dementia care · 35
- Sensory impairment care · 28
- Mental health care · 27
- Learning disability care · 23
- Supported living · 10
- Children's care · 9
- Eating disorder support · 7
- Substance misuse support · 7
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guyatt House Care | Sep 2022 | 5.1 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Woodlands Court | Nov 2017 | 1.4 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Compassionate Heart | Apr 2019 | 1.5 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Reliance Care Services Cambridge | Jun 2021 | 1.7 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Unified Home Care Ltd | Nov 2022 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Ray Care Services | Oct 2021 | 5.1 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Phoenix Healthcare SL | Not yet rated | – | 0.5 miles | 7 |
| 8 | Gifted Quality Care Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 0.9 miles | 8 |
| 9 | Med Onc Professionals Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.2 miles | 7 |
| 10 | Joining hands healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering Cambridge registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Cambridge centre.
Supported living in Cambridge: what the data shows
CQC lists supported living for 10 of the 42 agencies covering Cambridge, or 24%. Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: 21 points below the 88% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Guyatt House Care, Woodlands Court and Compassionate Heart lead the list for supported living. The newest rating is from November 2022 and the oldest from November 2017; 0 fall within the last two years. 6 have an office within 2 miles of Cambridge centre. 4 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Cambridgeshire, 35 agencies are registered for supported living, and 80% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 24% of registrations here and 25% across Cambridgeshire.
Visiting home care in the East of England 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | – | 10 | 4 |
| Histon | 3.5 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Waterbeach | 5.1 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Cottenham | 5.6 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Sawston | 5.9 mi | 5 | 2 |
| Northstowe | 6.4 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Cambourne | 8.5 mi | 3 | 1 |
Council support
Cambridgeshire
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Common questions about supported living in Cambridge
Which agencies in Cambridge provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 10 of the 42 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Cambridge list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Guyatt House Care, Woodlands Court and Compassionate Heart.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Cambridge have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 4 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 4. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Cambridge?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Cambridgeshire council pay for home care?
It may. Cambridgeshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Cambridgeshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Cambridge?
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, none of the 10 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 6 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Cambridge compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Histon (3.5 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Waterbeach (5.1 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Cottenham (5.6 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Cambridge itself has 10, 4 of them 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.