Home care · Cambridgeshire
Supported living in Northstowe
10 of the 37 home care agencies covering Northstowe offer supported living. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 67% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Cambridgeshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 4 of the 6 rated agencies, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 4 are not yet rated.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Cambridgeshire, checked daily.
- For dementia support, 8 have it on their CQC registration.
Citation: "Supported living in Northstowe", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 10agencies on the CQC register
- 67%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 8list dementia as a specialism
- 0with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Providers offering supported living
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
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guyatt House Care | Sep 2022 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Woodlands Court | Nov 2017 | 5.3 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Caring Together | Dec 2018 | 5.6 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Reliance Care Services Cambridge | Jun 2021 | 6.2 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Unified Home Care Ltd | Nov 2022 | 5.5 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Ray Care Services | Oct 2021 | 5.3 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Joining hands healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 5 |
| 8 | Gifted Quality Care Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 5.6 miles | 8 |
| 9 | Phoenix Healthcare SL | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 7 |
| 10 | Med Onc Professionals Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 7 |
This table lists each agency covering Northstowe registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Northstowe centre.
How supported living in Northstowe compares
CQC lists supported living for 10 of the 37 agencies covering Northstowe, or 27%. 67% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 20 points below the 87% for all agencies here and below the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Guyatt House Care, Woodlands Court and Caring Together. The newest rating is from November 2022 and the oldest from November 2017; 0 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Northstowe centre: 0 offices. Not yet rated: 4. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 35 agencies in Cambridgeshire list supported living, and 80% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northstowe | – | 10 | 4 |
| Cottenham | 2.8 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Histon | 3.0 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Waterbeach | 5.9 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Cambridge | 6.4 mi | 10 | 4 |
| St Ives | 6.5 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Cambourne | 7.1 mi | 3 | 1 |
Council support
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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Questions families ask about supported living in Northstowe
Which agencies in Northstowe provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 10 of the 37 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Northstowe list supported living as a specialism. Highly rated options include Guyatt House Care, Woodlands Court and Caring Together.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Northstowe?
4 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 6 with a rating (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 4. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Northstowe?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Does Cambridgeshire council fund 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 do I choose between agencies in Northstowe?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 10 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 6 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Northstowe?
In Northstowe there are 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Cottenham (2.8 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Histon (3.0 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Waterbeach (5.9 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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