Home care · Cambridgeshire
Supported living in Huntingdon
Supported living is offered by 8 of the 33 home care agencies covering Huntingdon. 88% of the 8 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). Expect to pay 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 more than four years ago.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Rating changes in Cambridgeshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 7 of the 8 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- Whatever your savings, Cambridgeshire council will assess care needs for free.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 4.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Huntingdon", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 8registered agencies
- 88%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 4support people with dementia
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering supported living
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 33
- Elderly care · 30
- Care for adults under 65 · 29
- Physical disability care · 26
- Dementia care · 25
- Sensory impairment care · 21
- Mental health care · 18
- Learning disability care · 18
- Children's care · 9
- Supported living · 8
- Substance misuse support · 4
- Eating disorder support · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Health & Social Care Services Cambridgeshire | Jan 2023 | 1.0 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Frontal Care Ltd | Jan 2022 | 1.0 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Hunts Mencap Hub | Mar 2018 | under 0.5 miles | 3 | |
| 4 | Faith Care Line Services Ltd | Mar 2020 | 0.7 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Voyage (DCA) Huntingdon | Sep 2018 | 1.0 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | FitzRoy Supported Living - Cambridgeshire | Jan 2020 | 1.9 miles | 4 | |
| 7 | Caring Together | Dec 2018 | 5.2 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Paxigate Healthcare Limited | Nov 2022 | 7.0 miles | 6 |
The full list for supported living covering Huntingdon: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Huntingdon: what the data shows
Registered for supported living: 8 out of 33 agencies covering Huntingdon (24%). England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 88% (below England, 2 points above the 86% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Alpha Health & Social Care Services Cambridgeshire, Frontal Care Ltd and Hunts Mencap Hub. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: March 2018. Newest: January 2023. Within 2 miles of Huntingdon centre: 6 offices.
For comparison, Cambridgeshire has 35 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 24% here, 25% across Cambridgeshire.
In the East of England, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon | – | 8 | 7 |
| St Ives | 4.4 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Papworth Everard | 6.6 mi | 8 | 4 |
| St Neots | 8.6 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Cambourne | 9.6 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Northstowe | 10.6 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Chatteris | 12.5 mi | 5 | 4 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Huntingdon
Which home care agencies in Huntingdon offer supported living?
8 of the 33 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Huntingdon list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Alpha Health & Social Care Services Cambridgeshire, Frontal Care Ltd and Hunts Mencap Hub.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Huntingdon have?
Of the 8 that have been rated, 7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good.
What are typical home care prices in Huntingdon?
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 Cambridgeshire council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Huntingdon?
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 8 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 8 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Huntingdon compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: St Ives (4.4 miles): 7, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Papworth Everard (6.6 miles): 8, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; St Neots (8.6 miles): 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. Huntingdon itself has 8, 7 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Huntingdon
- Supported living in St Ives 4.4 mi
- Supported living in Papworth Everard 6.6 mi
- Supported living in St Neots 8.6 mi
- Supported living in Cambourne 9.6 mi
- Supported living in Northstowe 10.6 mi
- Supported living in Chatteris 12.5 mi
- Supported living in Cottenham 13.2 mi
- Supported living in Histon 13.4 mi
Also in Huntingdon, and guides
- Every Outstanding service in Cambridgeshire: 2026 list
- Care homes in Huntingdon (8)
- Also covering Alconbury Weald, Brampton, Godmanchester
- How to read a CQC rating
- The council care needs assessment
- How to choose a home care agency
- Who pays for care at home, and how
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.