Home care · Cambridgeshire
Supported living in Sawston
Of the 24 home care agencies covering Sawston, 5 offer supported living. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Rating changes in Cambridgeshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 2 of the 2 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding and 3 are not yet rated.
- Cambridgeshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 5 list dementia as a specialism.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Sawston", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 5agencies registered with CQC
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 5list dementia as a specialism
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers supported living in Sawston
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 24
- Elderly care · 23
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Dementia care · 21
- Physical disability care · 21
- Sensory impairment care · 16
- Mental health care · 16
- Learning disability care · 11
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Supported living · 5
- Substance misuse support · 4
- Children's care · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compassionate Heart | Apr 2019 | 5.7 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Reliance Care Services Cambridge | Jun 2021 | 6.8 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Phoenix Healthcare SL | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 7 |
| 4 | Med Onc Professionals Limited | Not yet rated | – | 5.9 miles | 7 |
| 5 | Gifted Quality Care Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 6.7 miles | 8 |
Every agency covering Sawston registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Supported living in Sawston: ratings, size and cost
Registered for supported living: 5 out of 24 agencies covering Sawston (21%). England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 7 points above the 93% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Compassionate Heart and Reliance Care Services Cambridge. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from April 2019 and the newest from June 2021. Offices within 2 miles of Sawston centre: 0. 3 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Cambridgeshire as a whole has 35 agencies registered for supported living; 80% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 21% of agencies list supported living, compared with 25% across Cambridgeshire.
Live-in care in the East of England runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawston | – | 5 | 2 |
| Linton | 5.0 mi | 5 | 2 |
| Cambridge | 5.9 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Histon | 9.4 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Waterbeach | 10.0 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Cottenham | 11.4 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Haverhill | 11.5 mi | 5 | 2 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Sawston
Which home care agencies in Sawston offer supported living?
5 of the 24 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Sawston list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Compassionate Heart and Reliance Care Services Cambridge.
Are home care agencies in Sawston well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (100%) of the 2 rated. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Sawston?
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.
Will I get help from Cambridgeshire council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Sawston?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 5 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 2 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Sawston for supported living?
Counting supported living: Sawston 5 (2 Good or Outstanding); Linton (5.0 miles): 5, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Cambridge (5.9 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Saffron Walden (7.7 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Sawston
- Supported living in Linton 5.0 mi
- Supported living in Cambridge 5.9 mi
- Supported living in Saffron Walden 7.7 mi
- Supported living in Histon 9.4 mi
- Supported living in Waterbeach 10.0 mi
- Supported living in Cottenham 11.4 mi
- Supported living in Haverhill 11.5 mi
- Supported living in Cambourne 12.1 mi
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