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Supported living in Dunstable

Supported living is offered by 24 of the 100 home care agencies covering Dunstable, operated by 23 separate providers. APT Care Limited runs the most, with 2. Of the 16 CQC has rated, 81% are Good or Outstanding (versus 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. 9 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since November 2024. Most recently, APT Care Central Bedfordshire & Bedford was rated Good on 14 July 2026.

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Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence

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In short

  • CQC rates 13 of the 16 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 8 are not yet rated.
  • Central Bedfordshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
  • For dementia support, 16 have it on their CQC registration.
  • New and changed CQC ratings across Central Bedfordshire, updated every day.

Citation: "Supported living in Dunstable", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

  • 24agencies registered with CQC
  • 81%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 16support people with dementia
  • 2inspected or rated since November 2024

Ranked providers of supported living

Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1APT Care Central Bedfordshire & BedfordGoodJul 2026under 0.5 miles7
2APT Care LimitedGoodApr 20263.3 miles7
3T&S Healthcare Services LimitedGoodMay 2023under 0.5 miles8
4Rysvil Care Services LimitedGoodSep 20230.9 miles6
5Mansgrove Farm HouseGoodJan 20224.0 miles5
6Resource Gate CareGoodJun 20224.5 miles7
7Silas Care Services LutonGoodMar 20224.8 miles8
8Gatekeepers Care SolutionsGoodMay 20235.3 miles6
9Supported Living ServiceGoodJun 20235.6 miles6
10Frogmore RoadGoodJun 20191.7 miles1
11Sahara Community Care Services - LutonGoodSep 20174.6 miles9
12Woburn HouseGoodOct 20195.0 miles6
13A&A Homecare LtdGoodSep 20195.6 miles6
14Precious Homes BedfordshireRequires improvementAug 20231.6 miles6
15AmberGreen Health & Social CareRequires improvementMay 20224.6 miles5
16Distinct Care and SupportRequires improvementJun 20214.2 miles5
17Ascon Care Services LimitedNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles7
18Saint Aims Care And Support LtdNot yet rated–3.0 miles7
19Care Support EmpowerNot yet rated–3.8 miles3
20Good Hands Healthcare LimitedNot yet rated–3.8 miles6
21Advance Bedfordshire and BerkshireNot yet rated–4.4 miles5
22Dynamic Housing Care And Support LtdNot yet rated–4.6 miles6
23Harlee & Haylee Care LtdNot yet rated–5.0 miles5
24IOMI Support and Care ServicesNot yet rated–5.6 miles7

This table lists each agency covering Dunstable registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Dunstable centre.

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Supported living in Dunstable: what the data shows

CQC lists supported living for 24 of the 100 agencies covering Dunstable, or 24%. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 81% (below England, 14 points above the 67% for all agencies in the town).

For supported living, the top rated agencies are APT Care Central Bedfordshire & Bedford, APT Care Limited and T&S Healthcare Services Limited. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from September 2017; 2 fall within the last two years. 6 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Dunstable. 8 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Supported living is on 24% of registrations here and 28% across Central Bedfordshire.

Typical prices in the East of England: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.

Supported living around Dunstable

PlaceHow farAgenciesRated Good or Outstanding
Dunstable–2413
Houghton Regis1.7 mi2413
Luton4.0 mi2613
Leighton Buzzard6.0 mi2313
Redbourn7.9 mi3214
Flitwick8.4 mi124
Tring8.5 mi125

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Which agencies in Dunstable provide supported living?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 24 of the 100 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Dunstable list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are APT Care Central Bedfordshire & Bedford, APT Care Limited and T&S Healthcare Services Limited.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Dunstable have?

Of the 16 that have been rated, 13 (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 8. That is common for services registered recently.

What are typical home care prices in Dunstable?

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. 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. More in our cost guide.

Will Central Bedfordshire council pay for home care?

It may. Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire council.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Dunstable?

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 24 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 14 have older reports. Use our checklist.

How does Dunstable compare with nearby towns for supported living?

Nearest towns we cover: Houghton Regis (1.7 miles): 24, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Luton (4.0 miles): 26, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Leighton Buzzard (6.0 miles): 23, 13 rated Good or Outstanding. Dunstable itself has 24, 13 of them Good or Outstanding.

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