Home care · Cambridgeshire
Supported living in Papworth Everard
8 of the 35 home care agencies covering Papworth Everard offer supported living. Of the 5 CQC has rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 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
Quick summary
- You can ask Cambridgeshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 6 list dementia as a specialism.
- Good or Outstanding: 4 of the 5 rated agencies, and 1 is rated below Good. 3 are not rated yet.
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Papworth Everard", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 8registered agencies
- 80%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering supported living
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 35
- Elderly care · 33
- Care for adults under 65 · 30
- Physical disability care · 29
- Dementia care · 27
- Sensory impairment care · 19
- Learning disability care · 18
- Mental health care · 17
- Children's care · 9
- Supported living · 8
- Eating disorder support · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELMS Health Solution | Feb 2020 | 2.8 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | Caring Together | Dec 2018 | 6.0 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Faith Care Line Services Ltd | Mar 2020 | 6.0 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Hunts Mencap Hub | Mar 2018 | 6.4 miles | 3 | |
| 5 | Paxigate Healthcare Limited | Nov 2022 | 6.3 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Northcrest Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.8 miles | 7 |
| 7 | Blue Lotus Healthcare Cambridge | Not yet rated | – | 2.8 miles | 8 |
| 8 | Clarity Care Providers Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 6 |
The full list for supported living covering Papworth Everard: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How supported living in Papworth Everard compares
Registered for supported living: 8 out of 35 agencies covering Papworth Everard (23%). England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 80% (below England, 15 points below the 95% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are ELMS Health Solution, Caring Together and Faith Care Line Services Ltd. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: March 2018. Newest: November 2022. Within 2 miles of Papworth Everard centre: 0 offices. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Cambridgeshire has 35 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 23% here, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papworth Everard | – | 8 | 4 |
| Cambourne | 3.1 mi | 3 | 1 |
| St Ives | 6.1 mi | 7 | 7 |
| St Neots | 6.5 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Huntingdon | 6.6 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Northstowe | 7.8 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Histon | 9.5 mi | 10 | 4 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Papworth Everard
Which home care agencies in Papworth Everard offer supported living?
8 of the 35 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Papworth Everard list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include ELMS Health Solution, Caring Together and Faith Care Line Services Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Papworth Everard?
4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 5 with a rating, while 1 is rated below Good. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Papworth Everard?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Cambridgeshire council fund 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 do I choose between agencies in Papworth Everard?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 8 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 5 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Papworth Everard?
In Papworth Everard there are 8, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Cambourne (3.1 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; St Ives (6.1 miles): 7, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; St Neots (6.5 miles): 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Papworth Everard
- Supported living in Cambourne 3.1 mi
- Supported living in St Ives 6.1 mi
- Supported living in St Neots 6.5 mi
- Supported living in Huntingdon 6.6 mi
- Supported living in Northstowe 7.8 mi
- Supported living in Potton 9.4 mi
- Supported living in Histon 9.5 mi
- Supported living in Cottenham 10.5 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.