Home care · Central Bedfordshire
Substance misuse support at home in Marston Moretaine
6 out of 116 home care agencies covering Marston Moretaine are registered for substance misuse support. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for substance misuse support 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. 2 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Central Bedfordshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Central Bedfordshire, checked daily.
- 6 list dementia as a specialism.
- Among the 4 rated agencies, 4 hold a Good or Outstanding rating and 2 are not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Marston Moretaine", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 6agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6support people with dementia
- 0inspected or rated since November 2024
Substance misuse support in Marston Moretaine: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 116
- Elderly care · 108
- Care for adults under 65 · 107
- Physical disability care · 101
- Dementia care · 94
- Mental health care · 75
- Sensory impairment care · 61
- Learning disability care · 53
- Supported living · 41
- Children's care · 28
- Eating disorder support · 8
- Substance misuse support · 6
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First 2 Care Service Ltd | Apr 2024 | 6.2 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Emiran HealthCare | May 2023 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Triple Diamond Healthcare Limited | Jan 2022 | 6.8 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Westminster Homecare Limited – Milton Keynes and North Bucks | Apr 2020 | 6.7 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Buckinghamshire Domiciliary Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 8 |
| 6 | Medicare Support & Housing Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 9 |
The full list for substance misuse support covering Marston Moretaine: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Substance misuse support in Marston Moretaine by the numbers
Registered for substance misuse support: 6 out of 116 agencies covering Marston Moretaine (5%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 14 points above the 86% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for substance misuse support across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for substance misuse support: First 2 Care Service Ltd, Emiran HealthCare and Triple Diamond Healthcare Limited. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: April 2020. Newest: April 2024. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Marston Moretaine centre. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Share registered for substance misuse support: 5% here, 5% across Central Bedfordshire.
Visiting home care in the East of England typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from substance misuse support
For people affected by drug or alcohol use, substance misuse support focuses on safety, health and recovery, and works alongside specialist treatment services.
Questions worth asking about substance misuse support
- How do you support physical health and medication?
- How do you help with housing, money or work?
- Who decides when support can be reduced?
- What training do staff have in substance misuse?
- What happens if someone relapses?
Helpline: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. How to get assessed by Central Bedfordshire.
Where else nearby offers substance misuse support
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Moretaine | – | 6 | 4 |
| Cranfield | 2.5 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Shefford | 9.4 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Bletchley | 9.5 mi | 13 | 7 |
| Milton Keynes | 9.5 mi | 13 | 7 |
| Houghton Regis | 10.8 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Leighton Buzzard | 11.1 mi | 3 | 2 |
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
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Free care cost report for Marston Moretaine
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- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about substance misuse support in Marston Moretaine
Which home care agencies in Marston Moretaine offer substance misuse support?
6 of the 116 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Marston Moretaine list substance misuse support as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are First 2 Care Service Ltd, Emiran HealthCare and Triple Diamond Healthcare Limited.
How are home care agencies in Marston Moretaine rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 4. Of those, 4 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Marston Moretaine?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Central Bedfordshire council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire council.
How can I pick between agencies in Marston Moretaine?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 6 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 4 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about substance misuse support in towns near Marston Moretaine?
Marston Moretaine has 6, with 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Cranfield (2.5 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Kempston (4.2 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Bedford (6.6 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Marston Moretaine area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Marston Moretaine
- Substance misuse support in Cranfield 2.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Ampthill 3.6 mi
- Substance misuse support in Kempston 4.2 mi
- Substance misuse support in Flitwick 4.6 mi
- Substance misuse support in Bedford 6.6 mi
- Substance misuse support in Shefford 9.4 mi
- Substance misuse support in Bletchley 9.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Milton Keynes 9.5 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.