Home care · Central Bedfordshire
Supported living in Marston Moretaine
Of the 116 home care agencies covering Marston Moretaine, 41 offer supported living. CQC has rated 19 of them, and 79% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees here at about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to MacIntyre Ampthill Support: Good, on 13 January 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
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- Central Bedfordshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- CQC rates 15 of the 19 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 4 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 22 are not yet rated.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 35.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Marston Moretaine", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 41agencies on the CQC register
- 79%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 35offer dementia support
- 4with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Supported living in Marston Moretaine: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- 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
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Support - Bedford Services | Sep 2025 | 5.6 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | MacIntyre Ampthill Support | Jan 2026 | 3.1 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Caemac Investments Limited | Nov 2024 | 6.2 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | People's Choice UK | Dec 2024 | 6.8 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Valley House | Jun 2024 | 1.1 miles | 4 | |
| 6 | Kitec Supported Living | May 2024 | 4.7 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Ontime Response Healthcare Limited | Dec 2022 | 5.9 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | Symbiosis House | Jan 2022 | 6.1 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | LightBulb Bespoke Care | Nov 2022 | 6.3 miles | 8 | |
| 10 | Emiran HealthCare | May 2023 | 6.7 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | Havilah Care | Sep 2022 | 7.0 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | Line Of Sight Care Limited | Jul 2021 | 4.4 miles | 7 | |
| 13 | FirstCare-Bedfordshire & MK | Jan 2020 | 5.9 miles | 1 | |
| 14 | Westminster Homecare Limited – Milton Keynes and North Bucks | Apr 2020 | 6.7 miles | 8 | |
| 15 | Destiny Intergrated Care Limited | May 2021 | 6.8 miles | 7 | |
| 16 | KS Care | Nov 2023 | 4.7 miles | 7 | |
| 17 | Homesaints Limited | Sep 2022 | 6.4 miles | 6 | |
| 18 | Regus House | Apr 2023 | 6.6 miles | 8 | |
| 19 | Careville Ltd. | Jun 2021 | 6.8 miles | 8 | |
| 20 | Eaglestone Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 5 |
| 21 | Solid Rock Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.1 miles | 5 |
| 22 | Lakesyde Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.5 miles | 8 |
| 23 | Brooks Health and Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.2 miles | 7 |
| 24 | Cordial Support Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 7 |
| 25 | JOINING HANDS HEALTHCARE | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 6 |
| 26 | PS27 Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 8 |
| 27 | Brightblessing Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 5 |
| 28 | Nurtured Prime Health Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 6 |
| 29 | Desirol Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 5 |
| 30 | Rehoboth Supported Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 3 |
| 31 | Optimum Haven Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 4 |
| 32 | Quality Life Matters Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 7 |
| 33 | EJC Group Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 8 |
| 34 | Buckinghamshire Domiciliary Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 9 |
| 35 | Into Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 6 |
| 36 | Medicare Support & Housing Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 10 |
| 37 | Chipet Care and Sevices Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 4 |
| 38 | Potter House Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 5 |
| 39 | Ashlotrimcare Ltd – Milton Keynes | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 7 |
| 40 | Better At Home - North Bucks | Not yet rated | – | 6.7 miles | 6 |
| 41 | Starsafe Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering Marston Moretaine registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Marston Moretaine centre.
Supported living in Marston Moretaine: ratings, size and cost
Registered for supported living: 41 out of 116 agencies covering Marston Moretaine (35%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 79%, 7 points below the town-wide 86% and below the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Creative Support - Bedford Services, MacIntyre Ampthill Support and Caemac Investments Limited. The newest rating is from January 2026 and the oldest from January 2020; 4 fall within the last two years. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Marston Moretaine centre. Not yet rated: 22. That is usual for services registered recently.
Supported living is on 35% of registrations here and 28% 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.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Moretaine | – | 41 | 15 |
| Cranfield | 2.5 mi | 67 | 27 |
| Ampthill | 3.6 mi | 15 | 6 |
| Kempston | 4.2 mi | 29 | 13 |
| Flitwick | 4.6 mi | 12 | 4 |
| Bedford | 6.6 mi | 27 | 11 |
| Shefford | 9.4 mi | 17 | 12 |
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Supported living in Marston Moretaine: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Marston Moretaine offer supported living?
41 of the 116 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Marston Moretaine list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Creative Support - Bedford Services, MacIntyre Ampthill Support and Caemac Investments Limited.
Are home care agencies in Marston Moretaine well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 15 (79%) of the 19 rated, including 1 Outstanding, while 4 are rated below Good. 22 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost 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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Central Bedfordshire council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Marston Moretaine?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 4 of the 41 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 15 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Marston Moretaine for supported living?
Counting supported living: Marston Moretaine 41 (15 Good or Outstanding); Cranfield (2.5 miles): 67, 27 rated Good or Outstanding; Ampthill (3.6 miles): 15, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Kempston (4.2 miles): 29, 13 rated Good or Outstanding.
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