Home care · Essex
Supported living in Canvey Island
42 out of 160 home care agencies covering Canvey Island are registered for supported living, run by 41 different providers. The largest is Hales Group Limited, with 2. Among the 28 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England; 2 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 14 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 5 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 24 July 2026, Superhealthcare was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Whatever your savings, Essex council will assess care needs for free.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 35.
- Among the 28 rated agencies, 28 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 14 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Rating changes in Essex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Canvey Island", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 42CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 35support people with dementia
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers supported living in Canvey Island
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 160
- Elderly care · 149
- Care for adults under 65 · 145
- Physical disability care · 136
- Dementia care · 133
- Sensory impairment care · 103
- Mental health care · 100
- Learning disability care · 85
- Supported living · 42
- Children's care · 35
- Substance misuse support · 25
- Eating disorder support · 19
All agencies covering Canvey Island with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Canvey Island by the numbers
Registered for supported living: 42 out of 160 agencies covering Canvey Island (26%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 9 points above the 91% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Superhealthcare, All4One Care Services Ltd and Forget Me Not Caring Limited lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from September 2018 to July 2026, and 4 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Canvey Island centre: 0. 14 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 26% here.
Live-in care in the East of England runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvey Island | – | 42 | 28 |
| Hadleigh | 2.5 mi | 42 | 28 |
| Rayleigh | 4.8 mi | 41 | 27 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 5.2 mi | 30 | 19 |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 6.3 mi | 43 | 30 |
| Wickford | 6.4 mi | 24 | 17 |
| Basildon | 6.4 mi | 29 | 19 |
Help from the council
Essex
Savings under £23,250? Essex council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Essex
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Free care cost report for Canvey Island
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about supported living in Canvey Island
Which home care agencies in Canvey Island offer supported living?
42 of the 160 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Canvey Island list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Superhealthcare, All4One Care Services Ltd and Forget Me Not Caring Limited.
How are home care agencies in Canvey Island rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 28. Of those, 28 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding. 14 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Canvey Island?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Essex council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Essex 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 Essex council.
How can I pick between agencies in Canvey Island?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 4 of the 42 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 24 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 Canvey Island?
Canvey Island has 42, with 28 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Hadleigh (2.5 miles): 42, 28 rated Good or Outstanding; Rayleigh (4.8 miles): 41, 27 rated Good or Outstanding; Southend-on-Sea (5.2 miles): 30, 19 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.