Home care · Derbyshire
Supported living in Bolsover
Supported living is offered by 22 of the 76 home care agencies covering Bolsover, operated by 20 separate providers. Royal Mencap Society runs the most, with 2. Of the 14 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since November 2024. Most recently, Handley Care Services Limited was rated Good on 29 August 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- A care needs assessment from Derbyshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Good or Outstanding: 14 of the 14 rated agencies, with 8 not yet rated.
- 15 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Derbyshire daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Supported living in Bolsover", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 22CQC-registered agencies
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 15offer dementia support
- 5inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of supported living
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 76
- Care for adults under 65 · 66
- Elderly care · 65
- Physical disability care · 59
- Dementia care · 53
- Sensory impairment care · 50
- Mental health care · 44
- Learning disability care · 44
- Supported living · 22
- Children's care · 13
- Eating disorder support · 7
- Substance misuse support · 7
Every agency covering Bolsover registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Supported living in Bolsover: what the data shows
29% of Bolsover's agencies (22 of 76) hold a CQC registration for supported living. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points above the 95% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Handley Care Services Limited, Aura Supported Living Ltd and Lifeways Community Care (East Midlands). 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2018 and the newest from August 2026. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Bolsover. 8 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Derbyshire, 33 agencies are registered for supported living, and 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 29% of agencies list supported living, compared with 23% across Derbyshire.
Typical prices in the East Midlands: 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 Bolsover
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsover | – | 22 | 14 |
| Shirebrook | 3.4 mi | 15 | 10 |
| Clowne | 3.5 mi | 13 | 8 |
| Creswell | 3.6 mi | 13 | 8 |
| Holmewood | 4.2 mi | 21 | 16 |
| Market Warsop | 6.0 mi | 13 | 8 |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 6.0 mi | 16 | 11 |
Council support
Derbyshire
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about supported living in Bolsover
Who offers supported living at home in Bolsover?
Of the 76 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bolsover, 22 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Handley Care Services Limited, Aura Supported Living Ltd and Lifeways Community Care (East Midlands).
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Bolsover have?
Of the 14 that have been rated, 14 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 8 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Bolsover?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will Derbyshire council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Derbyshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Derbyshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Bolsover?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 5 of the 22 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 9 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Bolsover compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Shirebrook (3.4 miles): 15, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Clowne (3.5 miles): 13, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Creswell (3.6 miles): 13, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Bolsover itself has 22, 14 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living near Bolsover
- Supported living in Shirebrook 3.4 mi
- Supported living in Clowne 3.5 mi
- Supported living in Creswell 3.6 mi
- Supported living in Holmewood 4.2 mi
- Supported living in Market Warsop 6.0 mi
- Supported living in Mansfield Woodhouse 6.0 mi
- Supported living in Chesterfield 6.1 mi
- Supported living in Eckington 6.3 mi
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