Supported Living in Esh Winning: 7 CQC-Registered Providers (Oct 2026)

Providers offering supported living

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

#	Agency	Rating	Rated	Office	More specialisms
1	MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd	Good	Jul 2025	4.3 miles	6
2	Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach	Good	Jun 2022	4.1 miles	2
3	Excellence Home Care	Good	Sep 2022	4.2 miles	8
4	St Anne's Community Services - Durham DCA	Good	Mar 2023	4.3 miles	1
5	Yeshua Healthcare	Good	Feb 2023	5.5 miles	8
6	YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care	Good	Mar 2019	4.6 miles	9
7	Second to None Care Ltd	Good	Dec 2020	5.0 miles	8

This table lists each agency covering Esh Winning registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Esh Winning centre.

How supported living in Esh Winning compares

CQC lists supported living for 7 of the 24 agencies covering Esh Winning, or 29%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 5 points above the town-wide 95% and above the 90% for supported living across England.

The highest rated agencies for supported living are MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd, Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach and Excellence Home Care. The newest rating is from July 2025 and the oldest from March 2019; 1 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Esh Winning centre: 0 offices.

Across County Durham, 17 agencies are registered for supported living, and 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 29% of registrations here and 25% across County Durham.

In the North East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.

Nearby towns: supported living

Town	Miles	Number of agencies	Good or Outstanding
Esh Winning	–	7	7
Lanchester	3.7 mi	7	5
Sacriston	4.7 mi	10	10
Durham	5.4 mi	8	8
Spennymoor	6.4 mi	9	7
Stanley	6.7 mi	16	11
Chester-le-Street	7.7 mi	14	12

Council support

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Supported living in Esh Winning: your questions answered

Which agencies in Esh Winning provide supported living?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 7 of the 24 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Esh Winning list supported living as a specialism. Well-rated choices include MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd, Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach and Excellence Home Care.

How does CQC rate home care agencies in Esh Winning?

7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 7 with a rating.

What does home care cost in Esh Winning?

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. 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. More in our cost guide.

Does County Durham council fund home care?

It may. County Durham 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 County Durham council.

How do I choose between agencies in Esh Winning?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 7 was inspected or rated within the last two years; 6 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 Esh Winning?

In Esh Winning there are 7, 7 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Lanchester (3.7 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Sacriston (4.7 miles): 10, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Durham (5.4 miles): 8, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.

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