Home care · Central Bedfordshire
Care for adults under 65 at home in Cranfield
128 out of 138 home care agencies covering Cranfield are registered for care for adults under 65, run by 127 different providers. The largest is Midshires Care Limited, with 2. 90% of the 63 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for care for adults under 65 across England; 6 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 32 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 22 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 22 September 2026, Daffodil Care Ltd was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- 57 of the 63 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 6 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 65 not yet rated.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Central Bedfordshire, checked daily.
- For dementia support, 103 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Central Bedfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care for adults under 65 at home in Cranfield", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 128CQC-registered agencies
- 90%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 103support people with dementia
- 10inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Cranfield
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 138
- Care for adults under 65 · 128
- Elderly care · 126
- Physical disability care · 116
- Dementia care · 111
- Mental health care · 88
- Learning disability care · 82
- Sensory impairment care · 74
- Supported living · 67
- Children's care · 43
- Eating disorder support · 10
- Substance misuse support · 7
Every agency covering Cranfield registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Care for adults under 65 in Cranfield by the numbers
128 of the 138 agencies covering Cranfield are registered with CQC for care for adults under 65 (93%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 90% (above England, in line with the 91% for all agencies in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated agencies are Home Instead Bedford, Bloom & Care Limited and Your TL Homecare. 10 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2018 and the newest from September 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Cranfield centre: 1. 65 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Here 93% of agencies list care for adults under 65, compared with 86% across Central Bedfordshire.
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.
What care for adults under 65 involves
Under-65s living with a disability, a long-term health condition or mental ill health need support that fits their stage of life. The best services organise care around jobs, studying, family and independence, not around routines built for older people.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How are health appointments supported?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
Where to get support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. How to get assessed by Central Bedfordshire.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield | – | 128 | 57 |
| Marston Moretaine | 2.5 mi | 107 | 44 |
| Kempston | 5.5 mi | 73 | 32 |
| Ampthill | 5.8 mi | 42 | 16 |
| Flitwick | 6.5 mi | 37 | 13 |
| Milton Keynes | 7.3 mi | 167 | 69 |
| Bedford | 7.9 mi | 70 | 30 |
Council help
Central Bedfordshire
Savings under £23,250? Central Bedfordshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Central Bedfordshire
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Cranfield
- 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
What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Cranfield
How many agencies in Cranfield offer care for adults under 65?
Care for adults under 65 is a registered specialism for 128 of the 138 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Cranfield (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Home Instead Bedford, Bloom & Care Limited and Your TL Homecare.
How are home care agencies in Cranfield rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 63. Of those, 57 (90%) are Good or Outstanding, with 6 Outstanding; 6 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 65 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Cranfield?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. 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 Cranfield?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 10 of the 128 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 53. 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 care for adults under 65 in towns near Cranfield?
Cranfield has 128, with 57 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Marston Moretaine (2.5 miles): 107, 44 rated Good or Outstanding; Kempston (5.5 miles): 73, 32 rated Good or Outstanding; Ampthill (5.8 miles): 42, 16 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Cranfield area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Cranfield
- Care for adults under 65 in Marston Moretaine 2.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Kempston 5.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Ampthill 5.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Flitwick 6.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Milton Keynes 7.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bedford 7.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bletchley 7.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Leighton Buzzard 10.9 mi
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