Home care · County Durham
Supported living in Horden
Of the 19 home care agencies covering Horden, 6 offer supported living. Among the 5 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 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. CQC's latest rating here went to Quality + Care Solutions Ltd: Good, on 31 July 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Whatever your savings, County Durham council will assess care needs for free.
- For dementia support, 4 have it on their CQC registration.
- New and changed CQC ratings across County Durham, updated every day.
- Among the 5 rated agencies, 5 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Supported living in Horden", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 6agencies registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 4are registered for dementia
- 1inspected or rated since November 2024
Ranked providers of supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 19
- Elderly care · 18
- Mental health care · 17
- Physical disability care · 16
- Care for adults under 65 · 16
- Dementia care · 16
- Sensory impairment care · 13
- Learning disability care · 9
- Children's care · 8
- Supported living · 6
- Eating disorder support · 3
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quality + Care Solutions Ltd | Jul 2026 | 1.8 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Essential Care and Support Ltd | Nov 2023 | 4.1 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Care Link Northern Limited | Jan 2023 | 6.6 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Direct Care and Support Team | Jan 2020 | 5.6 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Gainford House | Oct 2021 | 7.0 miles | 3 | |
| 6 | COMFYCARE VILLAS LTD | Not yet rated | – | 1.2 miles | 7 |
This table lists each agency covering Horden registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Horden centre.
Supported living in Horden: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists supported living for 6 of the 19 agencies covering Horden, or 32%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Quality + Care Solutions Ltd, Essential Care and Support Ltd and Care Link Northern Limited. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from January 2020; 1 fall within the last two years. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Horden. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
County Durham as a whole has 17 agencies registered for supported living; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 32% of registrations here and 25% across County Durham.
Typical prices in the North East: 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 Horden
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden | – | 6 | 5 |
| Peterlee | 1.0 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Easington | 1.7 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Seaham | 5.1 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Easington Lane | 5.6 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Hartlepool | 6.4 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 6.7 mi | 12 | 10 |
Council help
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about supported living in Horden
Which agencies in Horden provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 6 of the 19 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Horden list supported living as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Quality + Care Solutions Ltd, Essential Care and Support Ltd and Care Link Northern Limited.
Are home care agencies in Horden well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 5 (100%) of the 5 rated. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Horden?
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 County Durham council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Horden?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 6 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 4 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 Horden for supported living?
Counting supported living: Horden 6 (5 Good or Outstanding); Peterlee (1.0 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Easington (1.7 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Seaham (5.1 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living in nearby towns
- Supported living in Peterlee 1.0 mi
- Supported living in Easington 1.7 mi
- Supported living in Seaham 5.1 mi
- Supported living in Easington Lane 5.6 mi
- Supported living in Hartlepool 6.4 mi
- Supported living in Hetton-le-Hole 6.7 mi
- Supported living in Houghton-le-Spring 8.2 mi
- Supported living in Bowburn 8.4 mi
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