Home care · Cambridgeshire
Home care in Linton
There are 27 home care agencies on the CQC register covering Linton, run by 26 different providers. The largest is Mears Extra Care Limited, with 2. Among the 17 with a CQC rating, 94% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% across Cambridgeshire and 88% across England; 2 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 13 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 5 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 16 March 2026, Coghlan Care Ltd was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Whatever your savings, Cambridgeshire council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 17 rated agencies, 16 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 1 is rated below Good; 10 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 22.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Cambridgeshire, checked daily.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Linton", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 27CQC-registered agencies
- 94%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 22offer dementia support
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Linton | 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 |
Every agency that covers Linton
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
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- All 27
- Elderly care · 25
- Care for adults under 65 · 25
- Physical disability care · 23
- Dementia care · 22
- Sensory impairment care · 18
- Mental health care · 16
- Learning disability care · 11
- Supported living · 5
Haverhill Community Care
What inspectors found: We found the provider to be outstandingly caring and well led.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Coghlan Care Ltd
What inspectors found: Personal care is help with tasks related to personal hygiene.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Highworth Care Ltd
What inspectors found: The provider had systems in place to manage risks and keep people safe from avoidable harm.
Est. £30–£37/hr
CA Case Management Ltd
What inspectors found: People received safe care from staff who knew them well.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Nichols Court
Est. £30–£37/hr
Trinity Carestaff Solutions Limited
What inspectors found: Governance arrangements provided assurance that the service was well-led.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Yew Tree Cottage
What inspectors found: Visitors had their temperature taken, completed a health questionnaire and wore personal protective equipment (PPE).
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bircham House
Est. £30–£37/hr
Hales Group Limited – Hertfordshire
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People were safe and protected from avoidable harm because staff knew how to identify and report any concerns…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care Plus Essex Limited part of Manorcourt Care
What inspectors found: Where they do, we also take into account any wider social care provided.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Here to Care - Saffron Walden
What inspectors found: People received care that was person centred and caring from staff who knew them well and with whom they had good relationships.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Saffron Support
What inspectors found: People were very positive about the support the service provided.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Herts & Essex Independence at Home Ltd Office
What inspectors found: Herts and Essex independence at home was inspected on 13 and 16 April 2018 and the inspection was announced.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Future Care Solutions
What inspectors found: Everyone spoken with said they felt safe, and people described consistent staff, on-time visits and respect for their privacy, dignity and independence.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Housing 21 - Shearman Court
What inspectors found: were happy with the service they received from Housing and Care 21 – Sherman Court.
Est. £30–£37/hr
A Quality Care Service Limited
What inspectors found: The provider had systems in place to manage risks and keep people safe from avoidable harm.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Mandalay
What inspectors found: Right Support: People's risks had been identified and assessed however, these required further improvement to ensure they were individualised to the person.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Quality Living Plus Services Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Cambridge Care Services
Est. £29–£36/hr
Yourlife (Saffron Walden)
Est. £29–£36/hr
Phoenix Premium Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
SKEJ Ltd - Suffolk
Est. £29–£36/hr
Your Care Your Home Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Fritton Court
Est. £29–£36/hr
Strawberry Fields
Est. £29–£36/hr
Haverhill
Est. £29–£36/hr
Haverhill Health Care Agency - Head Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Agencies come to you. The distance shown runs from Linton centre to their office, so check your street is in their area.
Typical home care rates in Linton
| 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. 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. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
Help from the council
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24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Linton
Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.
Dementia care at home in Linton
22 of the 27 agencies covering Linton are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 13 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 22 registered for dementia.
What the numbers say about Linton
Saffron Walden has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (69%); Linton, at 59%, is 2nd of the 7 towns compared. 2 are rated Outstanding here, out of 3 across Cambridgeshire. Ratings are about as recent as the council average here: 4% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 4% across Cambridgeshire. At 94% Good or Outstanding, Linton sits above the Cambridgeshire figure of 91% (from 267 agencies). Registered specialisms here: 23 of 27 list physical disabilities, 11 of 27 list learning disabilities and 16 of 27 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is Nichols Court, registered with CQC in November 2025. The oldest current rating dates from June 2018 (Herts & Essex Independence at Home Ltd Office). 22 of the 27 agencies (81%) list dementia as a specialism, against 79% across Cambridgeshire.
Providers behind the agencies covering Linton
- Mears Extra Care Limited 2 in this list
- Hales Group Ltd 1 in this list
- Healthcare Homes 1 in this list
- Housing 21 1 in this list
- The Avenues Trust 1 in this list
- Yourlife Management Services Limited 1 in this list
- Rangeford Care Limited 1 in this list
Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for agencies covering Linton.
Linton and the towns around it
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton | – | 27 | 16 |
| Sawston | 5.0 mi | 24 | 14 |
| Saffron Walden | 5.5 mi | 16 | 11 |
| Haverhill | 6.5 mi | 13 | 7 |
| Cambridge | 9.8 mi | 42 | 22 |
| Newmarket | 11.4 mi | 17 | 10 |
An agency counts for a town if its office is within 7 miles, so many appear under several towns.
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about home care in Linton
Home care in Linton: how many agencies are there?
As of Oct 2026, the CQC register lists 27 home care agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Linton. Well-rated choices include Haverhill Community Care, Coghlan Care Ltd and Highworth Care Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Linton rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 17. Of those, 16 (94%) are Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 10 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Linton?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Cambridgeshire council help 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.
How can I pick between agencies in Linton?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 27 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years, while 16 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about home care agencies in towns near Linton?
Linton has 27, with 16 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Sawston (5.0 miles): 24, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Saffron Walden (5.5 miles): 16, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Haverhill (6.5 miles): 13, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care near Linton
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- Home care in Saffron Walden 5.5 mi
- Home care in Haverhill 6.5 mi
- Home care in Cambridge 9.8 mi
- Home care in Newmarket 11.4 mi
- Home care in Waterbeach 12.4 mi
- Home care in Histon 13.2 mi
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Other help in Linton
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- Understanding CQC ratings
- Preparing for a care needs assessment
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.