Home care · Cambridgeshire
Substance misuse support at home in Northstowe
Of the 37 home care agencies covering Northstowe, 6 offer substance misuse support. CQC has rated 5 of them, and 80% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for substance misuse support across England. We estimate typical fees here at 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 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Cambridgeshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 4 of the 5 rated agencies; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate and 1 is not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Cambridgeshire, updated every day.
- 5 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Northstowe", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 6agencies registered with CQC
- 80%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 5list dementia as a specialism
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Substance misuse support in Northstowe: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 37
- Physical disability care · 36
- Elderly care · 33
- Care for adults under 65 · 32
- Dementia care · 31
- Sensory impairment care · 24
- Learning disability care · 24
- Mental health care · 21
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 10
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Eating disorder support · 5
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westminster Homecare Limited – Cambridge | Jan 2020 | 1.8 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Fuchsia Homecare Cambridge | May 2021 | 3.1 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Availl (Cambridge) | Jan 2019 | 5.6 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Home Instead Cambridge | Jun 2018 | 6.8 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Ray Care Services | Oct 2021 | 5.3 miles | 4 | |
| 6 | Phoenix Healthcare SL | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 6 |
The full list for substance misuse support covering Northstowe: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Substance misuse support in Northstowe: ratings, size and cost
6 of the 37 agencies covering Northstowe are registered with CQC for substance misuse support (16%). 80% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 7 points below the 87% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for substance misuse support across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for substance misuse support: Westminster Homecare Limited – Cambridge, Fuchsia Homecare Cambridge and Availl (Cambridge). 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: June 2018. Newest: October 2021. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Northstowe centre. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Cambridgeshire as a whole has 15 agencies registered for substance misuse support; 86% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for substance misuse support: 16% here, 11% across Cambridgeshire.
Visiting home care in the East of England typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from substance misuse support
Anyone whose life is affected by drinking or drug use can get this support, which works next to specialist treatment services and aims at safety, better health and recovery.
Questions worth asking about substance misuse support
- What happens if someone relapses?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
- How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
- How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
- How do you support physical health and medication?
Helpline: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Getting a care needs assessment from Cambridgeshire.
Where else nearby offers substance misuse support
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northstowe | – | 6 | 4 |
| Cottenham | 2.8 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Histon | 3.0 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Waterbeach | 5.9 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Cambridge | 6.4 mi | 7 | 5 |
| St Ives | 6.5 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Huntingdon | 10.6 mi | 4 | 3 |
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Questions families ask about substance misuse support in Northstowe
How many agencies in Northstowe offer substance misuse support?
Substance misuse support is a registered specialism for 6 of the 37 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Northstowe (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Westminster Homecare Limited – Cambridge, Fuchsia Homecare Cambridge and Availl (Cambridge).
Are home care agencies in Northstowe well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (80%) of the 5 rated; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Northstowe?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from Cambridgeshire council with the cost of home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Cambridgeshire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Cambridgeshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Northstowe?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 6 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 5. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Northstowe for substance misuse support?
Counting substance misuse support: Northstowe 6 (4 Good or Outstanding); Cottenham (2.8 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Histon (3.0 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Waterbeach (5.9 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: substance misuse support around Northstowe
- Substance misuse support in Cottenham 2.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Histon 3.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in Waterbeach 5.9 mi
- Substance misuse support in Cambridge 6.4 mi
- Substance misuse support in St Ives 6.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Cambourne 7.1 mi
- Substance misuse support in Papworth Everard 7.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Huntingdon 10.6 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.