Home care · Essex
Supported living in Brightlingsea
Supported living is offered by 18 of the 62 home care agencies covering Brightlingsea. Of the 10 CQC has rated, 90% 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. 5 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Aldanat Care was rated Good on 28 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
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- 13 list dementia as a specialism.
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- 9 of the 10 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate; 8 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Supported living in Brightlingsea", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 18CQC-registered agencies
- 90%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 13are registered for dementia
- 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 62
- Elderly care · 61
- Care for adults under 65 · 59
- Physical disability care · 53
- Dementia care · 46
- Mental health care · 41
- Learning disability care · 33
- Sensory impairment care · 33
- Supported living · 18
- Children's care · 15
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldanat Care | Sep 2026 | 5.0 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Living Ambitions Limited - Essex | Dec 2025 | 6.4 miles | 3 | |
| 3 | Colchester HomeCare Ltd North Essex Branch | Jul 2023 | 5.0 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Michael Rgis Care Ltd | Nov 2022 | 6.4 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Ace 24 | Oct 2019 | 4.4 miles | 9 | |
| 6 | Astar Homecare Ltd | Jul 2018 | 5.3 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Bruntsfield House | Aug 2018 | 5.6 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Voyage (DCA) Essex | Sep 2019 | 5.9 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Ruby Care Services | Mar 2021 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Graceage Care Colchester | Mar 2023 | 5.7 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | Watergate Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 2 |
| 12 | MTIMA Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 5 |
| 13 | City On A Hill Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 7 |
| 14 | Bright Idea Staffing- Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 6 |
| 15 | KSS Home Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 2 |
| 16 | Whitnel Care UK Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 9 |
| 17 | IECC CARE | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 9 |
| 18 | Butterfly's Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.9 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Brightlingsea with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Brightlingsea: what the data shows
CQC lists supported living for 18 of the 62 agencies covering Brightlingsea, or 29%. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 90% (in line with England, 7 points above the 83% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Aldanat Care, Living Ambitions Limited - Essex and Colchester HomeCare Ltd North Essex Branch. Ratings run from July 2018 to September 2026, and 3 are from the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Brightlingsea. 8 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Essex, 102 agencies are registered for supported living, and 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Essex, 22% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 29% here.
Typical prices in the East of England: 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 Brightlingsea
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | – | 18 | 9 |
| Jaywick | 4.6 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 5.5 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Colchester | 7.6 mi | 24 | 12 |
| Lawford | 8.9 mi | 17 | 9 |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 10.6 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Coggeshall | 15.0 mi | 9 | 9 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Brightlingsea
Which agencies in Brightlingsea provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 18 of the 62 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Brightlingsea list supported living as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Aldanat Care, Living Ambitions Limited - Essex and Colchester HomeCare Ltd North Essex Branch.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Brightlingsea have?
Of the 10 that have been rated, 9 (90%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 8. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Brightlingsea?
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 Essex council 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Brightlingsea?
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, 3 of the 18 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 7 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Brightlingsea compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Jaywick (4.6 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Clacton-on-Sea (5.5 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Colchester (7.6 miles): 24, 12 rated Good or Outstanding. Brightlingsea itself has 18, 9 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living in nearby towns
- Supported living in Jaywick 4.6 mi
- Supported living in Clacton-on-Sea 5.5 mi
- Supported living in Colchester 7.6 mi
- Supported living in Lawford 8.9 mi
- Supported living in Walton-on-the-Naze 10.6 mi
- Supported living in Coggeshall 15.0 mi
- Supported living in Maldon 15.8 mi
- Supported living in Hadleigh 16.4 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.