Home care · Essex
Supported living in Lawford
Of the 56 home care agencies covering Lawford, 17 offer supported living. CQC has rated 10 of them, and 90% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Aldanat Care: Good, on 28 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 12 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Essex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Essex, updated every day.
- 9 of the 10 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 7 are not yet rated.
Citation: "Supported living in Lawford", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 17agencies registered with CQC
- 90%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 12are registered for dementia
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
Supported living in Lawford: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 56
- Elderly care · 54
- Care for adults under 65 · 51
- Physical disability care · 45
- Dementia care · 44
- Mental health care · 30
- Learning disability care · 28
- Sensory impairment care · 25
- Supported living · 17
- Children's care · 11
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldanat Care | Sep 2026 | 6.3 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Living Ambitions Limited - Essex | Dec 2025 | 6.5 miles | 3 | |
| 3 | Colchester HomeCare Ltd North Essex Branch | Jul 2023 | 4.7 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Autism Anglia Supported Living | Aug 2022 | 5.6 miles | 3 | |
| 5 | Michael Rgis Care Ltd | Nov 2022 | 6.5 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Housing 21 - Oak House | Feb 2020 | 3.8 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Intrigue Homecare Ltd | May 2021 | 4.7 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Ace 24 | Oct 2019 | 4.9 miles | 9 | |
| 9 | Familya Care Services Ltd | Aug 2021 | 5.6 miles | 9 | |
| 10 | Graceage Care Colchester | Mar 2023 | 6.3 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | Watergate Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 2 |
| 12 | Unit 657 | Not yet rated | – | 5.6 miles | 6 |
| 13 | City On A Hill Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 7 |
| 14 | Bright Idea Staffing- Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 6 |
| 15 | KSS Home Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 2 |
| 16 | Whitnel Care UK Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 9 |
| 17 | Butterfly's Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.7 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Lawford with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Lawford: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists supported living for 17 of the 56 agencies covering Lawford, or 30%. 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points above the 87% for all agencies here and in line with the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Aldanat Care, Living Ambitions Limited - Essex and Colchester HomeCare Ltd North Essex Branch. Ratings run from October 2019 to September 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Lawford centre. 7 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Essex as a whole has 102 agencies registered for supported living; 91% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Essex, 22% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 30% here.
Visiting home care in the East of England typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford | – | 17 | 9 |
| Colchester | 7.4 mi | 24 | 12 |
| Hadleigh | 8.3 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Brightlingsea | 8.9 mi | 18 | 9 |
| Ipswich | 9.0 mi | 21 | 12 |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 10.6 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 11.2 mi | 3 | 3 |
Council support
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Free care cost report for Lawford
- 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
Questions families ask about supported living in Lawford
Which agencies in Lawford provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 17 of the 56 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Lawford list supported living as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Aldanat Care, Living Ambitions Limited - Essex and Colchester HomeCare Ltd North Essex Branch.
Are home care agencies in Lawford well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 9 (90%) of the 10 rated (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 7. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Lawford?
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 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 Lawford?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 17 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 8 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 Lawford for supported living?
Counting supported living: Lawford 17 (9 Good or Outstanding); Colchester (7.4 miles): 24, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Hadleigh (8.3 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Brightlingsea (8.9 miles): 18, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living in nearby towns
- Supported living in Colchester 7.4 mi
- Supported living in Hadleigh 8.3 mi
- Supported living in Brightlingsea 8.9 mi
- Supported living in Ipswich 9.0 mi
- Supported living in Clacton-on-Sea 10.6 mi
- Supported living in Walton-on-the-Naze 11.2 mi
- Supported living in Jaywick 11.7 mi
- Supported living in Felixstowe 12.5 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.