Home care · Central Bedfordshire
Home care in Biggleswade
There are 11 home care agencies on the CQC register covering Biggleswade, run by 9 different providers. The largest is Central Bedfordshire Council, with 3. CQC has rated 5 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% across Central Bedfordshire and 88% across England; 1 is Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in Central Bedfordshire, checked daily.
- 8 list dementia as a specialism.
- Good or Outstanding: 5 of the 5 rated agencies; 6 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Central Bedfordshire council will assess care needs for free.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Home care in Biggleswade", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 11agencies on the CQC register
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 8are registered for dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Biggleswade | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £32 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Biggleswade home care agencies, ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 11
- Dementia care · 8
- Elderly care · 8
- Physical disability care · 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Sensory impairment care · 6
- Learning disability care · 4
- Mental health care · 4
Knightingles Healthcare Bedfordshire Limited
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Walkers Close
What inspectors found: People supported may be autistic or living with a learning disability.
Est. £30–£37/hr
High Street Sandy
What inspectors found: People were very happy with the care and the staff who provided their care and felt safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Mobelle Home Care Limited
What inspectors found: People's care plans and support documents were not consistently person centred and did not always provide detailed information on how to meet people's care…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Reablement - Urgent Homecare and Falls Response Service
What inspectors found: The manager had made the required improvements to the quality of people's care plans and risk assessments.
Est. £30–£37/hr
2 Crab Lane
Est. £29–£36/hr
Multi-Care Community Services Ltd - Bedfordshire
Est. £29–£36/hr
Inwood Home Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
GA Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Multi-Care Community Services North Hertfordshire Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Stewardhealthcare247professionals Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
We measure distance from Biggleswade centre to the agency's office; care happens at your home, so confirm the agency covers your road.
A closer look at the data for Biggleswade
100% of rated agencies covering Biggleswade are Good or Outstanding, compared with 83% of those rated among the 375 we list across Central Bedfordshire. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 0% covering Biggleswade, 19% across Central Bedfordshire. 1 Outstanding agencies is covering Biggleswade, against 5 across Central Bedfordshire. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Biggleswade comes 5th of 7 (45%), with Sandy top at 54%. Dementia appears on 8 of 11 registrations here (73%), compared with 79% in Central Bedfordshire as a whole. High Street Sandy has the oldest rating still in force, from July 2019. Multi-Care Community Services Ltd - Bedfordshire is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in August 2026. Registered specialisms here: 8 of 11 list physical disabilities, 4 of 11 list learning disabilities and 4 of 11 list mental health conditions.
Care groups with agencies covering Biggleswade
- Central Bedfordshire Council 3 locally
- Knightingles Healthcare Limited 1 locally
- Multi-Care Community Services Ltd 1 locally
Newest inspection results
The latest CQC ratings published for agencies covering Biggleswade.
How Biggleswade compares with towns nearby
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade | – | 11 | 5 |
| Potton | 3.1 mi | 11 | 5 |
| Sandy | 3.5 mi | 24 | 13 |
| Shefford | 5.0 mi | 54 | 25 |
| Lower Stondon | 6.3 mi | 47 | 20 |
| Letchworth | 7.8 mi | 83 | 39 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
How much home care costs in Biggleswade
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Council rates in Central Bedfordshire Council: £27.89 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,007.90 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,061.41 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
Council support
Central Bedfordshire
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Home care in Biggleswade: your questions answered
Home care in Biggleswade: how many agencies are there?
As of Oct 2026, the CQC register lists 11 home care agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Biggleswade. Top-rated names here include Knightingles Healthcare Bedfordshire Limited, Walkers Close and High Street Sandy.
How are home care agencies in Biggleswade rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 5. Of those, 5 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 6 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Biggleswade?
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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can Central Bedfordshire council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire council.
How can I pick between agencies in Biggleswade?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 11 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 5. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about home care agencies in towns near Biggleswade?
Biggleswade has 11, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Potton (3.1 miles): 11, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandy (3.5 miles): 24, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Shefford (5.0 miles): 54, 25 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care in nearby towns
- Home care in Potton 3.1 mi
- Home care in Sandy 3.5 mi
- Home care in Shefford 5.0 mi
- Home care in Lower Stondon 6.3 mi
- Home care in Letchworth 7.8 mi
- Home care in St Neots 9.4 mi
- Home care in Bedford 9.5 mi
- Home care in Hitchin 9.6 mi
Related pages and guides for Biggleswade
- Care after a hospital stay in Biggleswade
- Paying for care in Central Bedfordshire
- Best rated home care agencies in Central Bedfordshire
- What home care costs across England in 2026, by region and council
- Central Bedfordshire's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Care homes in Biggleswade (5)
- Funding home care: who pays
- Choosing a home care agency
- Preparing for a care needs assessment
- Understanding CQC ratings
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.