Home care · Essex
Supported living in Brentwood
39 out of 147 home care agencies covering Brentwood are registered for supported living. Among the 22 with a CQC rating, 86% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England. Typical fees here come to about £36 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 12 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 6 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 23 September 2026, Blessday House was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- 31 list dementia as a specialism.
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- New and changed CQC ratings across Essex, updated every day.
- 19 of the 22 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 3 are rated below Good; 17 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Supported living in Brentwood", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 39registered agencies
- 86%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 31offer dementia support
- 4rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering supported living
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 147
- Elderly care · 142
- Care for adults under 65 · 137
- Physical disability care · 134
- Dementia care · 127
- Mental health care · 93
- Sensory impairment care · 92
- Learning disability care · 75
- Supported living · 39
- Children's care · 33
- Eating disorder support · 22
- Substance misuse support · 20
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ablecross Limited | Sep 2025 | 1.4 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Rose House | Apr 2026 | 3.5 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Blessday House | Sep 2026 | 4.4 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Cinox Healthcare Ltd | Mar 2026 | 6.6 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Premald Care | Aug 2022 | 1.7 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Passion Tree Care Services Ltd (Havering Branch) | Jun 2022 | 3.4 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Jankan Care | Jun 2023 | 3.8 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | Fern House | Jun 2022 | 5.8 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Cornerstone Care Services Professionals Ltd | Dec 2022 | 6.2 miles | 8 | |
| 10 | Lodge Group Care UK Limited | Nov 2023 | 6.3 miles | 8 | |
| 11 | Affinia Healthcare Limited | Mar 2022 | 6.5 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | Thera East | Aug 2019 | 1.0 miles | 4 | |
| 13 | ProtectHand Care Limited | Jan 2023 | 3.7 miles | 8 | |
| 14 | 151 Chatteris Avenue | Sep 2021 | 4.1 miles | 9 | |
| 15 | Shaftesbury East Anglia | Feb 2019 | 4.4 miles | 2 | |
| 16 | Heaton Lodge | Jul 2019 | 4.5 miles | 9 | |
| 17 | Kingswood Care Services Ltd - Head Office | Jul 2019 | 5.4 miles | 2 | |
| 18 | Seccare+ | Mar 2020 | 5.8 miles | 8 | |
| 19 | Raynet Recruitment Agency Ltd | Dec 2020 | 6.4 miles | 7 | |
| 20 | Prospect Concerns Care Ltd | May 2023 | 6.1 miles | 3 | |
| 21 | De Divine Service Limited | Aug 2022 | 6.1 miles | 7 | |
| 22 | Fresh Tree Care Services – Basildon Branch | Dec 2022 | 5.5 miles | 8 | |
| 23 | Horizon Healthcare Services Ltd | Not yet rated | Oct 2022 | 6.1 miles | 5 |
| 24 | Montbazon Court | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 10 |
| 25 | Well-Led Care | Not yet rated | – | 1.4 miles | 7 |
| 26 | Safeside Supported Living Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.4 miles | 7 |
| 27 | Greenfields Care Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.2 miles | 6 |
| 28 | Access for Care | Not yet rated | – | 2.4 miles | 7 |
| 29 | Cedar Green Healthcare Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 7 |
| 30 | Carelink Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.0 miles | 6 |
| 31 | New Option Support Limited - Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 3.1 miles | 7 |
| 32 | Aspire Support Essex | Not yet rated | – | 3.4 miles | 8 |
| 33 | Carerose Cares Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 6 |
| 34 | Toltal Care At Home Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 6 |
| 35 | Cherished Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 7 |
| 36 | Tranquil Life Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 7 |
| 37 | Care Spark Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 7 |
| 38 | Fenovy (UK) Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 5 |
| 39 | Blak Diamond Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Brentwood with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Brentwood by the numbers
CQC lists supported living for 39 of the 147 agencies covering Brentwood, or 27%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 86%, 5 points below the town-wide 91% and below the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Ablecross Limited, Rose House and Blessday House. Ratings run from February 2019 to September 2026, and 4 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Brentwood centre: 6 offices. 17 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Essex has 102 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 91% are Good or Outstanding. Across Essex, 22% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 27% here.
In the East of England, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | – | 39 | 19 |
| Ingatestone | 4.4 mi | 27 | 13 |
| Billericay | 5.1 mi | 30 | 17 |
| Havering | 5.7 mi | 35 | 22 |
| Basildon | 7.6 mi | 29 | 19 |
| Aveley | 8.9 mi | 142 | 69 |
| Rainham, Havering | 9.0 mi | 13 | 8 |
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Supported living in Brentwood: your questions answered
Which agencies in Brentwood provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 39 of the 147 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Brentwood list supported living as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Ablecross Limited, Rose House and Blessday House.
How are home care agencies in Brentwood rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 22. Of those, 19 (86%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 17. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Brentwood?
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.
Can Essex council help pay for home care?
It may. Essex 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 Essex council.
How can I pick between agencies in Brentwood?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 4 of the 39 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 18 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about supported living in towns near Brentwood?
Brentwood has 39, with 19 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Ingatestone (4.4 miles): 27, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Billericay (5.1 miles): 30, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Havering (5.7 miles): 35, 22 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living near Brentwood
- Supported living in Ingatestone 4.4 mi
- Supported living in Billericay 5.1 mi
- Supported living in Havering 5.7 mi
- Supported living in Basildon 7.6 mi
- Supported living in Aveley 8.9 mi
- Supported living in Rainham, Havering 9.0 mi
- Supported living in Stanford-le-Hope 9.1 mi
- Supported living in Wickford 9.6 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.