Supported Living in Verwood: 5 CQC-Registered Providers (Oct 2026)

Ranked providers of supported living

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

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	The Pines Home Care	Good	Jul 2026	4.3 miles	7
2	Green Lanes Projects Limited	Good	Jul 2025	5.2 miles	2
3	Four Meadows	Good	Feb 2023	3.8 miles	3
4	Phoenix	Good	Mar 2019	3.6 miles	3
5	iDirect - East Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire	Good	Aug 2019	5.2 miles	8

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

Supported living in Verwood by the numbers

Registered for supported living: 5 out of 29 agencies covering Verwood (17%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 4 points above the 96% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: The Pines Home Care, Green Lanes Projects Limited and Four Meadows. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from March 2019; 2 fall within the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Verwood.

Dorset as a whole has 15 agencies registered for supported living; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 17% of registrations here and 17% across Dorset.

Typical prices in the South West: 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 Verwood

Place	How far	Agencies	Rated Good or Outstanding
Verwood	–	5	5
St Leonards	3.5 mi	13	10
Ringwood	4.5 mi	5	5
Ferndown	5.0 mi	32	21
Wimborne Minster	6.7 mi	18	14
Bournemouth	9.3 mi	30	19
Corfe Mullen	9.6 mi	17	13

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Questions families ask about supported living in Verwood

Which home care agencies in Verwood offer supported living?

5 of the 29 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Verwood list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include The Pines Home Care, Green Lanes Projects Limited and Four Meadows.

How are home care agencies in Verwood rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 5. Of those, 5 (100%) are Good or Outstanding.

How much should I expect to pay for home care in Verwood?

Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.

Can Dorset council help pay for home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Dorset council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Dorset council.

How can I pick between agencies in Verwood?

Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 5 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 3 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.

What about supported living in towns near Verwood?

Verwood has 5, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: St Leonards (3.5 miles): 13, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Ringwood (4.5 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Ferndown (5.0 miles): 32, 21 rated Good or Outstanding.

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