Home care · Central Bedfordshire
Supported living in Lower Stondon
13 of the 47 home care agencies covering Lower Stondon offer supported living. CQC has rated 10 of them, and 90% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. 2 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Empress Social Care, rated Good on 23 February 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- We check for new CQC ratings in Central Bedfordshire daily: see the latest changes.
- 10 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- A care needs assessment from Central Bedfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 10 rated agencies, 9 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 3 not yet rated.
To cite: "Supported living in Lower Stondon", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 13registered agencies
- 90%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 10list dementia as a specialism
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of supported living
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 47
- Care for adults under 65 · 45
- Elderly care · 45
- Dementia care · 41
- Physical disability care · 40
- Sensory impairment care · 27
- Mental health care · 27
- Learning disability care · 24
- Supported living · 13
- Children's care · 12
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Substance misuse support · 5
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hand in Hands | Aug 2022 | 4.1 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Knightingles Healthcare Bedfordshire Limited | Oct 2024 | 6.0 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Empress Social Care | Feb 2026 | 3.1 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Abacus Care & Support | Jul 2025 | 4.1 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Walkers Close | Feb 2024 | 3.0 miles | 1 | |
| 6 | Care 4 You Direct Limited | Aug 2022 | 3.3 miles | 4 | |
| 7 | DX Caring Services | Dec 2022 | 4.0 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | The Doting Carers Ltd | Mar 2023 | 4.1 miles | 4 | |
| 9 | Compassion PLUS Healthcare | Dec 2019 | 4.1 miles | 8 | |
| 10 | Herts at Home | Jan 2023 | 3.8 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | LSR Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.3 miles | 7 |
| 12 | M&C Home Support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.5 miles | 5 |
| 13 | Dezionite - Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 4.5 miles | 7 |
The full list for supported living covering Lower Stondon: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How supported living in Lower Stondon compares
28% of Lower Stondon's agencies (13 of 47) hold a CQC registration for supported living. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 90% (in line with England, 3 points above the 87% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Hand in Hands, Knightingles Healthcare Bedfordshire Limited and Empress Social Care. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: December 2019. Newest: February 2026. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Lower Stondon. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Central Bedfordshire has 16 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 91% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 28% here, 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 Lower Stondon
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stondon | – | 13 | 9 |
| Shefford | 2.6 mi | 17 | 12 |
| Letchworth | 3.8 mi | 32 | 20 |
| Hitchin | 3.9 mi | 33 | 21 |
| Biggleswade | 6.3 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Ampthill | 8.2 mi | 15 | 6 |
| Flitwick | 8.3 mi | 12 | 4 |
Council support
Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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What families want to know about supported living in Lower Stondon
Who offers supported living at home in Lower Stondon?
Of the 47 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Lower Stondon, 13 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Hand in Hands, Knightingles Healthcare Bedfordshire Limited and Empress Social Care.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Lower Stondon?
9 (90%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 10 with a rating, 2 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 3 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Lower Stondon?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Does Central Bedfordshire council fund home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Central Bedfordshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Central Bedfordshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Lower Stondon?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 13 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 8 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Lower Stondon?
In Lower Stondon there are 13, 9 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Shefford (2.6 miles): 17, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Letchworth (3.8 miles): 32, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Hitchin (3.9 miles): 33, 21 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.