Home care · Cambridgeshire
Care for adults under 65 at home in Linton
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 25 of the 27 home care agencies covering Linton, operated by 24 separate providers. Mears Extra Care Limited runs the most, with 2. Of the 15 CQC has rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for care for adults under 65 across England). 2 hold 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. 11 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Coghlan Care Ltd was rated Good on 16 March 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 20.
- A care needs assessment from Cambridgeshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 14 of the 15 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good, with 10 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Cambridgeshire, updated every day.
To cite: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Linton", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 25CQC-registered agencies
- 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 20support people with dementia
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of care for adults under 65
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- 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
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haverhill Community Care | Nov 2023 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Coghlan Care Ltd | Mar 2026 | 5.5 miles | 2 | |
| 3 | Highworth Care Ltd | Dec 2021 | 5.0 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | CA Case Management Ltd | Oct 2022 | 5.4 miles | 3 | |
| 5 | Nichols Court | Sep 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Trinity Carestaff Solutions Limited | Jun 2021 | 0.6 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Yew Tree Cottage | Apr 2020 | 3.8 miles | 2 | |
| 8 | Bircham House | Dec 2022 | 5.0 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Hales Group Limited – Hertfordshire | May 2019 | 5.3 miles | 9 | |
| 10 | Care Plus Essex Limited part of Manorcourt Care | Oct 2018 | 5.5 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | Saffron Support | Jan 2021 | 5.5 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | Herts & Essex Independence at Home Ltd Office | Jun 2018 | 6.4 miles | 1 | |
| 13 | Future Care Solutions | Jun 2019 | 6.4 miles | 6 | |
| 14 | A Quality Care Service Limited | Apr 2020 | 6.7 miles | 4 | |
| 15 | Mandalay | Jan 2024 | 5.3 miles | 3 | |
| 16 | Quality Living Plus Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 5 |
| 17 | Cambridge Care Services | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 7 |
| 18 | Yourlife (Saffron Walden) | Not yet rated | – | 5.3 miles | 4 |
| 19 | Phoenix Premium Care | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 4 |
| 20 | SKEJ Ltd - Suffolk | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 2 |
| 21 | Your Care Your Home Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 4 |
| 22 | Fritton Court | Not yet rated | – | 6.2 miles | 4 |
| 23 | Strawberry Fields | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 4 |
| 24 | Haverhill | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 4 |
| 25 | Haverhill Health Care Agency - Head Office | Not yet rated | – | 6.9 miles | 5 |
The full list for care for adults under 65 covering Linton: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Linton: what the data shows
93% of Linton's agencies (25 of 27) hold a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Their Good or Outstanding share is 93%, in line with the town-wide 94% and above the 88% for care for adults under 65 across England.
The highest rated agencies for care for adults under 65 are Haverhill Community Care, Coghlan Care Ltd and Highworth Care Ltd. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: June 2018. Newest: March 2026. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Linton. 10 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Cambridgeshire, 121 agencies are registered for care for adults under 65, and 88% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for care for adults under 65: 93% here, 88% across Cambridgeshire.
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.
About care for adults under 65
Care for adults under 65 supports younger adults with a disability, long-term condition or mental health need. Good services are built around work, study, family life and independence, not the routines of care for older people.
Questions worth asking about care for adults under 65
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
Where to get support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Cambridgeshire: care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 around Linton
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton | – | 25 | 14 |
| Sawston | 5.0 mi | 22 | 12 |
| Saffron Walden | 5.5 mi | 15 | 10 |
| Haverhill | 6.5 mi | 12 | 6 |
| Cambridge | 9.8 mi | 37 | 18 |
| Newmarket | 11.4 mi | 15 | 8 |
| Waterbeach | 12.4 mi | 32 | 15 |
Help from the council
Cambridgeshire
Savings under £23,250? Cambridgeshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Cambridgeshire
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Care for adults under 65 in Linton: your questions answered
Who offers care for adults under 65 at home in Linton?
Of the 27 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Linton, 25 list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Haverhill Community Care, Coghlan Care Ltd and Highworth Care Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Linton have?
Of the 15 that have been rated, 14 (93%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 2 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 10 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Linton?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will Cambridgeshire council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Cambridgeshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Cambridgeshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Linton?
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, 1 of the 25 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 14 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Linton compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Sawston (5.0 miles): 22, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Saffron Walden (5.5 miles): 15, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Haverhill (6.5 miles): 12, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Linton itself has 25, 14 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Linton
- Care for adults under 65 in Sawston 5.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Saffron Walden 5.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Haverhill 6.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Cambridge 9.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Newmarket 11.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Waterbeach 12.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Histon 13.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Cottenham 14.7 mi
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