Home care · Essex
Supported living in Harlow
11 out of 65 home care agencies covering Harlow are registered for supported living. 86% of the 7 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- You can ask Essex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Good or Outstanding: 6 of the 7 rated agencies, and 1 is rated below Good. 4 are not rated yet.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 10.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Essex daily: see the latest changes.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Harlow", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 11CQC-registered agencies
- 86%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 10are registered for dementia
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 65
- Elderly care · 63
- Dementia care · 61
- Physical disability care · 59
- Care for adults under 65 · 58
- Sensory impairment care · 45
- Mental health care · 35
- Learning disability care · 33
- Supported living · 11
- Children's care · 11
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Eating disorder support · 6
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Care Recruitment Limited | Mar 2022 | 1.1 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | At Home Support Services Limited | Jul 2024 | 1.1 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Ency Care Limited | Aug 2022 | 4.8 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Clover Support Group | Aug 2021 | 1.2 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Adico Care | Jan 2020 | 2.1 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Ready Care Services Limited | Jul 2019 | 2.4 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Hope Homecare Services Limited | Mar 2022 | 2.4 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | Mabeline Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.0 miles | 9 |
| 9 | Matti Care Office | Not yet rated | – | 1.1 miles | 2 |
| 10 | Delightcare Homes Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.0 miles | 6 |
| 11 | Care By Us Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 10 |
Every agency covering Harlow registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Supported living in Harlow by the numbers
11 of the 65 agencies covering Harlow are registered with CQC for supported living (17%). England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 86% (below England, 8 points above the 78% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Central Care Recruitment Limited, At Home Support Services Limited and Ency Care Limited. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2019 and the newest from July 2024. Within 2 miles of Harlow centre: 5 offices. 4 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. Here 17% of agencies list supported living, compared with 22% across Essex.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow | – | 11 | 6 |
| Epping | 4.9 mi | 40 | 20 |
| Hoddesdon | 5.7 mi | 37 | 21 |
| Ware | 6.9 mi | 12 | 7 |
| Bishop's Stortford | 7.1 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Cheshunt | 8.1 mi | 67 | 41 |
| Hertford | 8.5 mi | 17 | 10 |
Help from the council
Essex
Essex council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Harlow
- 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
What families want to know about supported living in Harlow
How many agencies in Harlow offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 11 of the 65 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Harlow (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Central Care Recruitment Limited, At Home Support Services Limited and Ency Care Limited.
How are home care agencies in Harlow rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 7. Of those, 6 (86%) are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 4 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Harlow?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Can Essex council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Essex council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Essex council.
How can I pick between agencies in Harlow?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 11 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 6. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about supported living in towns near Harlow?
Harlow has 11, with 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Epping (4.9 miles): 40, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Hoddesdon (5.7 miles): 37, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Ware (6.9 miles): 12, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
Rather not ring every provider? Send one request.
Tell us what's needed once. Up to three providers near Harlow that take enquiries through us will reply to you directly, by email.
Supported living in nearby towns
Related pages and guides for Harlow
Found a few that look right? Ask who can start and what it costs.
Two quick questions · Free · Seen only by providers you tick
Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.