Home care · County Durham
Supported living in Sacriston
10 of the 31 home care agencies covering Sacriston offer supported living. Among the 10 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 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. 5 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd, rated Good on 31 July 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 7.
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Citation: "Supported living in Sacriston", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 10agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 7list dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated since November 2024
Supported living in Sacriston: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 31
- Care for adults under 65 · 25
- Physical disability care · 24
- Elderly care · 24
- Sensory impairment care · 21
- Mental health care · 21
- Dementia care · 21
- Learning disability care · 20
- Children's care · 17
- Supported living · 10
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd | Jul 2025 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Yeshua Healthcare | Feb 2023 | 1.9 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach | Jun 2022 | 4.3 miles | 2 | |
| 4 | Accept Care Limited | Feb 2024 | 4.7 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | St Anne's Community Services - Durham DCA | Mar 2023 | 5.1 miles | 1 | |
| 6 | Excellence Home Care | Sep 2022 | 5.1 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Eternity Care Ltd | Aug 2023 | 5.5 miles | 4 | |
| 8 | YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care | Mar 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 9 | |
| 9 | Second to None Care Ltd | Dec 2020 | 2.2 miles | 8 | |
| 10 | Cherry Tree Gardens | Jan 2019 | 6.3 miles | 5 |
All agencies covering Sacriston with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How supported living in Sacriston compares
CQC lists supported living for 10 of the 31 agencies covering Sacriston, 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: MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd, Yeshua Healthcare and Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach. Ratings run from January 2019 to July 2025, and 1 is from the last two years. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Sacriston centre.
County Durham as a whole has 17 agencies registered for supported living; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across County Durham, 25% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 32% here.
Visiting home care in the North East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacriston | – | 10 | 10 |
| Chester-le-Street | 3.0 mi | 14 | 12 |
| Durham | 3.3 mi | 8 | 8 |
| Pelton | 3.7 mi | 26 | 22 |
| Stanley | 4.3 mi | 16 | 11 |
| Esh Winning | 4.7 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Lanchester | 4.8 mi | 7 | 5 |
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Which agencies in Sacriston provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 10 of the 31 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Sacriston list supported living as a specialism. Highly rated options include MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd, Yeshua Healthcare and Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Sacriston?
10 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 10 with a rating.
What does home care cost in Sacriston?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. 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 Sacriston?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 10 was inspected or rated within the last two years; 9 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 Sacriston?
In Sacriston there are 10, 10 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Chester-le-Street (3.0 miles): 14, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Durham (3.3 miles): 8, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Pelton (3.7 miles): 26, 22 rated Good or Outstanding.
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