Home care · Cambridgeshire
Home care in Chatteris
10 home care agencies registered with CQC cover Chatteris, from 9 providers. Mears Extra Care Limited has the most, at 2. Of the 7 CQC has rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% across Cambridgeshire and 88% across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was CJ Noah Healthcare, rated Requires improvement on 2 January 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- We check for new CQC ratings in Cambridgeshire daily: see the latest changes.
- You can ask Cambridgeshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Among the 7 rated agencies, 6 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 3 are not rated yet.
- 7 list dementia as a specialism.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Chatteris", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 10CQC-registered agencies
- 86%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 7list dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Chatteris | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Chatteris home care agencies, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 10
- Elderly care · 10
- Care for adults under 65 · 10
- Dementia care · 7
- Physical disability care · 7
- Learning disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 6
- Sensory impairment care · 5
- Supported living · 5
Hearts at Home Homecare Limited Cambridgeshire
What inspectors found: People and their relatives told us communication with staff and the registered manager was good.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Girassol Community Care (Huntingdonshire)
What inspectors found: Staff knew how to safeguard and how to support people to keep them safer.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Adelaide Care Limited
What inspectors found: The provider was given 24 hours' notice because the location provides a personal care service to supported living services and we needed to be…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Priory Supported Living East England
What inspectors found: Its provides a regulated activity to nine people with varying needs including autism, mental health issues and, or learning disabilities.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Mencap - March Domiciliary Care Agency
What inspectors found: The provider was given 48 hours' notice of the inspection.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Jubilee Court
Est. £30–£37/hr
CJ Noah Healthcare
What inspectors found: We found 3 breaches of legal regulations in relation to safe care and treatment, staffing and governance.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Nassh Healthcare Ltd-Cambridge
Est. £29–£36/hr
Doddington Court
Est. £29–£36/hr
1st Healthcare Group Main Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
We measure distance from Chatteris centre to the agency's office; care happens at your home, so confirm the agency covers your road.
Dementia care at home in Chatteris
7 of the 10 agencies covering Chatteris are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 3 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 7 registered for dementia.
How much home care costs in Chatteris
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Cambridgeshire County Council's own rates: £24.32 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £918 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,131 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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What the numbers say about Chatteris
Of Chatteris and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Chatteris ranks 3rd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (60%); March is highest at 78%. Cambridgeshire has 3 Outstanding agencies, none of them covering Chatteris. Ratings are more recent than average here: 10% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 4% across Cambridgeshire. At 86% Good or Outstanding, Chatteris sits below the Cambridgeshire figure of 91% (from 267 agencies). Looking at specialisms, 7 of 10 list physical disabilities, 6 of 10 list learning disabilities and 6 of 10 list mental health conditions. Jubilee Court is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in November 2025. Mencap - March Domiciliary Care Agency has the oldest rating still in force, from October 2017. Dementia appears on 7 of 10 registrations here (70%), compared with 79% in Cambridgeshire as a whole.
Providers behind the agencies covering Chatteris
- Mears Extra Care Limited 2 in this list
- Hearts At Home HomeCare Limited 1 in this list
- Adelaide Care Limited 1 in this list
- Priory Group 1 in this list
- Royal Mencap Society 1 in this list
- Nassh Healthcare Ltd 1 in this list
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Chatteris.
Chatteris and the towns around it
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatteris | – | 10 | 6 |
| March | 6.8 mi | 9 | 7 |
| St Ives | 9.8 mi | 35 | 21 |
| Ely | 9.9 mi | 12 | 9 |
| Whittlesey | 10.1 mi | 101 | 38 |
| Northstowe | 11.7 mi | 37 | 20 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
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Common questions about home care in Chatteris
How many agencies provide home care in Chatteris?
10 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Chatteris (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Hearts at Home Homecare Limited Cambridgeshire, Girassol Community Care (Huntingdonshire) and Adelaide Care Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Chatteris?
6 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 7 with a rating, while 1 is rated below Good. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Chatteris?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Cambridgeshire council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Cambridgeshire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Cambridgeshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Chatteris?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 10 was inspected or rated within the last two years, while 6 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more home care agencies in towns near Chatteris?
In Chatteris there are 10, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are March (6.8 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; St Ives (9.8 miles): 35, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Ely (9.9 miles): 12, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Chatteris
- Home care in March 6.8 mi
- Home care in St Ives 9.8 mi
- Home care in Ely 9.9 mi
- Home care in Whittlesey 10.1 mi
- Home care in Northstowe 11.7 mi
- Home care in Cottenham 12.0 mi
- Home care in Huntingdon 12.5 mi
- Home care in Histon 14.1 mi
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- How the council assesses care needs
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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.