Home care · Cambridgeshire
Supported living in Histon
Of the 38 home care agencies covering Histon, 10 offer supported living. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 67% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Outstanding: 1. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 8.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Cambridgeshire, updated every day.
- Cambridgeshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- CQC rates 4 of the 6 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 4 are not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Histon", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 10agencies on the CQC register
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 8support people with dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of supported living
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 38
- Physical disability care · 36
- Elderly care · 35
- Care for adults under 65 · 33
- Dementia care · 31
- Sensory impairment care · 23
- Mental health care · 22
- Learning disability care · 22
- Supported living · 10
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guyatt House Care | Sep 2022 | 3.6 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Woodlands Court | Nov 2017 | 2.3 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Reliance Care Services Cambridge | Jun 2021 | 3.1 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Compassionate Heart | Apr 2019 | 4.2 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Unified Home Care Ltd | Nov 2022 | 3.6 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Ray Care Services | Oct 2021 | 3.4 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Joining hands healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 1.7 miles | 5 |
| 8 | Gifted Quality Care Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 2.8 miles | 8 |
| 9 | Med Onc Professionals Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.8 miles | 7 |
| 10 | Phoenix Healthcare SL | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Histon with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Histon: ratings, size and cost
Registered for supported living: 10 out of 38 agencies covering Histon (26%). 67% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 20 points below the 87% for all agencies here and below the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Guyatt House Care, Woodlands Court and Reliance Care Services Cambridge. Ratings run from November 2017 to November 2022, and 0 are from the last two years. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Histon. Not yet rated: 4. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 35 agencies in Cambridgeshire list supported living, and 80% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Cambridgeshire, 25% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 26% here.
Typical prices in the East of England: 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 Histon
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histon | – | 10 | 4 |
| Cottenham | 2.4 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Northstowe | 3.0 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Cambridge | 3.5 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Waterbeach | 3.8 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Cambourne | 7.8 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Sawston | 9.4 mi | 5 | 2 |
Council support
Cambridgeshire
Savings under £23,250? Cambridgeshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
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Free care cost report for Histon
- 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 Histon
Which home care agencies in Histon offer supported living?
10 of the 38 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Histon list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Guyatt House Care, Woodlands Court and Reliance Care Services Cambridge.
Are home care agencies in Histon well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (67%) of the 6 rated, including 1 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 4 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Histon?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Cambridgeshire council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Histon?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 10 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 6 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Histon for supported living?
Counting supported living: Histon 10 (4 Good or Outstanding); Cottenham (2.4 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Northstowe (3.0 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Cambridge (3.5 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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