Home care · Cambridgeshire
Supported living in March
Of the 9 home care agencies covering March, 4 offer supported living. 100% of the 4 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 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. 4 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
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Citation: "Supported living in March", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 4registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 1is registered for 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 9
- Elderly care · 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Learning disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 6
- Physical disability care · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 5
- Supported living · 4
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts at Home Homecare Limited Cambridgeshire | Dec 2021 | 6.2 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Mencap - March Domiciliary Care Agency | Oct 2017 | under 0.5 miles | 3 | |
| 3 | Priory Supported Living East England | Apr 2019 | 6.2 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Adelaide Care Limited | Jan 2018 | 6.7 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering March registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from March centre.
Supported living in March: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists supported living for 4 of the 9 agencies covering March, or 44%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Hearts at Home Homecare Limited Cambridgeshire, Mencap - March Domiciliary Care Agency and Priory Supported Living East England. The newest rating is from December 2021 and the oldest from October 2017; 0 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of March centre: 1 office.
For comparison, Cambridgeshire has 35 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 44% of registrations here and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | – | 4 | 4 |
| Chatteris | 6.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Wisbech | 8.6 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Whittlesey | 8.8 mi | 39 | 21 |
| Peterborough | 14.5 mi | 49 | 25 |
| St Ives | 16.5 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Holbeach | 17.7 mi | 3 | 1 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in March
Which agencies in March provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 4 of the 9 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of March list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Hearts at Home Homecare Limited Cambridgeshire, Mencap - March Domiciliary Care Agency and Priory Supported Living East England.
Are home care agencies in March well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (100%) of the 4 rated.
How much does home care cost in March?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Cambridgeshire council with the cost of home care?
It may. Cambridgeshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Cambridgeshire council.
How should I compare agencies in March?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 4 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 4 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with March for supported living?
Counting supported living: March 4 (4 Good or Outstanding); Chatteris (6.8 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Wisbech (8.6 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Whittlesey (8.8 miles): 39, 21 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near March
- Supported living in Chatteris 6.8 mi
- Supported living in Wisbech 8.6 mi
- Supported living in Whittlesey 8.8 mi
- Supported living in Ely 12.7 mi
- Supported living in Peterborough 14.5 mi
- Supported living in Long Sutton 16.2 mi
- Supported living in St Ives 16.5 mi
- Supported living in Holbeach 17.7 mi
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