Home care · Central Bedfordshire
Supported living in Sandy
10 of the 24 home care agencies covering Sandy offer supported living, from 9 providers. Central Bedfordshire Council has the most, at 2. 100% of the 6 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. 2 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Creative Support - Bedford Services, rated Outstanding on 24 September 2025.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Good or Outstanding: 6 of the 6 rated agencies, with 4 not yet rated.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 6.
- A care needs assessment from Central Bedfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
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Citation: "Supported living in Sandy", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 10CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6support people with dementia
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
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
- All 24
- Elderly care · 19
- Physical disability care · 19
- Care for adults under 65 · 19
- Dementia care · 15
- Learning disability care · 15
- Mental health care · 13
- Sensory impairment care · 13
- Supported living · 10
- Children's care · 6
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Support - Bedford Services | Sep 2025 | 6.9 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Knightingles Healthcare Bedfordshire Limited | Oct 2024 | 3.4 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Elite Care Services Limited | Mar 2024 | 5.3 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Macadamia Support | Jul 2022 | 6.0 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Walkers Close | Feb 2024 | 6.6 miles | 1 | |
| 6 | High Street Sandy | Jul 2019 | 0.6 miles | 1 | |
| 7 | Autism Bedfordshire | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 2 |
| 8 | Baobab Social Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 8 |
| 9 | Gella Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 7 |
| 10 | Clarity Care Providers Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.7 miles | 6 |
The full list for supported living covering Sandy: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How supported living in Sandy compares
CQC lists supported living for 10 of the 24 agencies covering Sandy, or 42%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Creative Support - Bedford Services, Knightingles Healthcare Bedfordshire Limited and Elite Care Services Limited. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: July 2019. Newest: September 2025. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Sandy. 4 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Central Bedfordshire, 16 agencies are registered for supported living, and 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 42% 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 Sandy
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | – | 10 | 6 |
| Biggleswade | 3.5 mi | 3 | 3 |
| St Neots | 6.4 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Shefford | 7.0 mi | 17 | 12 |
| Bedford | 7.1 mi | 27 | 11 |
| Kempston | 8.8 mi | 29 | 13 |
| Lower Stondon | 9.0 mi | 13 | 9 |
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Supported living in Sandy: your questions answered
Which agencies in Sandy provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 10 of the 24 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Sandy list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Creative Support - Bedford Services, Knightingles Healthcare Bedfordshire Limited and Elite Care Services Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Sandy?
6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 6 with a rating (2 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 4. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Sandy?
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.
Does Central Bedfordshire council fund 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 do I choose between agencies in Sandy?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 10 was inspected or rated within the last two years; 5 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Sandy?
In Sandy there are 10, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Potton (3.3 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Biggleswade (3.5 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; St Neots (6.4 miles): 4, 1 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.