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Supported living in Rayleigh
Supported living is offered by 41 of the 159 home care agencies covering Rayleigh, operated by 40 separate providers. Hales Group Limited runs the most, with 2. 100% of the 27 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 13 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Superhealthcare was rated Good on 24 July 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Essex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 34 list dementia as a specialism.
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- CQC rates 27 of the 27 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding and 14 are not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Rayleigh", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 41agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 34are registered for dementia
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 159
- Elderly care · 149
- Care for adults under 65 · 144
- Physical disability care · 135
- Dementia care · 131
- Sensory impairment care · 102
- Mental health care · 96
- Learning disability care · 87
- Supported living · 41
- Children's care · 38
- Substance misuse support · 26
- Eating disorder support · 19
All agencies covering Rayleigh with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Rayleigh: what the data shows
Registered for supported living: 41 out of 159 agencies covering Rayleigh (26%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 8 points above the 92% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Superhealthcare, Hales Group Limited – Essex and Forget Me Not Caring Limited. Ratings run from September 2018 to July 2026, and 3 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Rayleigh centre: 1 office. 14 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 26% here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh | – | 41 | 27 |
| Hockley | 2.4 mi | 33 | 21 |
| Hadleigh | 2.5 mi | 42 | 28 |
| Wickford | 3.5 mi | 24 | 17 |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 3.7 mi | 15 | 10 |
| Ashingdon | 3.8 mi | 33 | 21 |
| Canvey Island | 4.8 mi | 42 | 28 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in Rayleigh
Which home care agencies in Rayleigh offer supported living?
41 of the 159 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Rayleigh list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Superhealthcare, Hales Group Limited – Essex and Forget Me Not Caring Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Rayleigh have?
Of the 27 that have been rated, 27 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding. 14 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Rayleigh?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Essex council 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Rayleigh?
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 41 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 24 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Rayleigh compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Hockley (2.4 miles): 33, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Hadleigh (2.5 miles): 42, 28 rated Good or Outstanding; Wickford (3.5 miles): 24, 17 rated Good or Outstanding. Rayleigh itself has 41, 27 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living in nearby towns
- Supported living in Hockley 2.4 mi
- Supported living in Hadleigh 2.5 mi
- Supported living in Wickford 3.5 mi
- Supported living in South Woodham Ferrers 3.7 mi
- Supported living in Ashingdon 3.8 mi
- Supported living in Canvey Island 4.8 mi
- Supported living in Southend-on-Sea 4.9 mi
- Supported living in Basildon 6.4 mi
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