Home care · Central Bedfordshire
Care for adults under 65 at home in Potton
Of the 11 home care agencies covering Potton, 8 offer care for adults under 65. Typical fees here come to about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 3 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- A care needs assessment from Central Bedfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Rating changes in Central Bedfordshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 7 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Among the 2 rated agencies, 2 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, with 6 not yet rated.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Potton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 8agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 7are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Potton
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 11
- Dementia care · 9
- Elderly care · 9
- Physical disability care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Sensory impairment care · 5
- Learning disability care · 4
- Mental health care · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mears Care - St Neots | Feb 2022 | 6.7 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | High Street Sandy | Jul 2019 | 2.9 miles | 0 | |
| 3 | 2 Crab Lane | Not yet rated | – | 3.4 miles | 3 |
| 4 | Multi-Care Community Services North Hertfordshire Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.5 miles | 5 |
| 5 | Multi-Care Community Services Ltd - Bedfordshire | Not yet rated | – | 3.9 miles | 6 |
| 6 | Cherish Social Care Ltd Cambridge | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 4 |
| 7 | Holistic Healthcare Bedford | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 3 |
| 8 | Stewardhealthcare247professionals Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.7 miles | 3 |
All agencies covering Potton with a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Care for adults under 65 in Potton: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 8 of the 11 agencies covering Potton, or 73%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 88% for care for adults under 65 across England.
The highest rated agencies for care for adults under 65 are Mears Care - St Neots and High Street Sandy. Ratings run from July 2019 to February 2022, and 0 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Potton centre: 0. 6 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Central Bedfordshire as a whole has 50 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; 85% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Central Bedfordshire, 86% of agencies are registered for care for adults under 65, against 73% here.
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
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
What to ask about care for adults under 65
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
Helpline: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potton | – | 8 | 2 |
| Biggleswade | 3.1 mi | 8 | 2 |
| Sandy | 3.3 mi | 19 | 9 |
| St Neots | 7.1 mi | 9 | 4 |
| Shefford | 8.1 mi | 51 | 23 |
| Cambourne | 8.8 mi | 15 | 9 |
| Papworth Everard | 9.4 mi | 30 | 18 |
Council help
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Central Bedfordshire council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Potton
- 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
Care for adults under 65 in Potton: your questions answered
Which agencies in Potton provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 8 of the 11 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Potton list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Mears Care - St Neots and High Street Sandy.
Are home care agencies in Potton well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (100%) of the 2 rated. Not yet rated: 6. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Potton?
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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Central Bedfordshire council with the cost of 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.
How should I compare agencies in Potton?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 8 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 2 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Potton for care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Potton 8 (2 Good or Outstanding); Biggleswade (3.1 miles): 8, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandy (3.3 miles): 19, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; St Neots (7.1 miles): 9, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in Biggleswade 3.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sandy 3.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in St Neots 7.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Shefford 8.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Cambourne 8.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Papworth Everard 9.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Lower Stondon 9.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Letchworth 10.4 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.