Supported Living in Colchester: 24 CQC-Registered Providers (Oct 2026)

Who offers supported living in Colchester

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

#	Home care agency	Overall rating	Last rated	Office	Extra specialisms
1	Living Ambitions Limited - Essex	Good	Dec 2025	1.3 miles	3
2	Michael Rgis Care Ltd	Good	Nov 2022	1.3 miles	8
3	QCM Healthcare	Good	Dec 2022	2.4 miles	9
4	Autism Anglia Supported Living	Good	Aug 2022	2.5 miles	3
5	Colchester HomeCare Ltd North Essex Branch	Good	Jul 2023	4.1 miles	7
6	Care Givers Limited	Good	Mar 2019	0.5 miles	7
7	Ruby Care Services	Good	Mar 2021	0.9 miles	6
8	Familya Care Services Ltd	Good	Aug 2021	2.2 miles	9
9	Pathways Care Centre	Good	Mar 2020	3.1 miles	5
10	Intrigue Homecare Ltd	Good	May 2021	3.1 miles	7
11	Ace 24	Good	Oct 2019	4.8 miles	9
12	Vivid Community Care Limited	Good	Nov 2019	5.9 miles	4
13	Graceage Care Colchester	Requires improvement	Mar 2023	2.0 miles	7
14	Emey Care	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	2
15	Carerose Cares Ltd	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	6
16	IECC CARE	Not yet rated	–	0.8 miles	9
17	Butterfly's Care	Not yet rated	–	0.8 miles	7
18	City On A Hill Care	Not yet rated	–	1.3 miles	7
19	Bright Idea Staffing- Main Office	Not yet rated	–	1.3 miles	6
20	KSS Home Care Limited	Not yet rated	–	1.3 miles	2
21	Whitnel Care UK Ltd	Not yet rated	–	1.3 miles	9
22	MTIMA Care Services Ltd	Not yet rated	–	2.2 miles	5
23	Unit 657	Not yet rated	–	2.5 miles	6
24	Watergate Healthcare Limited	Not yet rated	–	4.1 miles	2

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

Supported living in Colchester: ratings, size and cost

CQC lists supported living for 24 of the 81 agencies covering Colchester, or 30%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 92%, 4 points above the town-wide 88% and above the 90% for supported living across England.

The highest rated agencies for supported living are Living Ambitions Limited - Essex, Michael Rgis Care Ltd and QCM Healthcare. The newest rating is from December 2025 and the oldest from March 2019; 2 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Colchester centre: 12. Not yet rated: 11. That is usual for services registered recently.

Council-wide, 102 agencies in Essex list supported living, and 91% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 30% of registrations here and 22% across Essex.

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
Colchester	–	24	12
Lawford	7.4 mi	17	9
Brightlingsea	7.6 mi	18	9
Coggeshall	9.0 mi	9	9
Hadleigh	11.2 mi	4	3
Halstead	11.7 mi	4	4
Jaywick	12.1 mi	3	3

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Supported living in Colchester: your questions answered

Which agencies in Colchester provide supported living?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 24 of the 81 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Colchester list supported living as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Living Ambitions Limited - Essex, Michael Rgis Care Ltd and QCM Healthcare.

Are home care agencies in Colchester well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 12 (92%) of the 13 rated. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 11. That is common for services registered recently.

How much does home care cost in Colchester?

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.

Will I get help from Essex council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Colchester?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 24 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 11 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Colchester for supported living?

Counting supported living: Colchester 24 (12 Good or Outstanding); Lawford (7.4 miles): 17, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Brightlingsea (7.6 miles): 18, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Coggeshall (9.0 miles): 9, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.

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