Home care · Gloucestershire
Supported living in Cheltenham
Supported living is offered by 16 of the 61 home care agencies covering Cheltenham. CQC has rated 12 of them, and 83% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Ultimate Independence Care Ltd was rated Good on 23 March 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Gloucestershire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Gloucestershire, checked daily.
- 8 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- CQC rates 10 of the 12 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated below Good and 4 are not yet rated.
To cite: "Supported living in Cheltenham", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 16registered agencies
- 83%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 8are registered for dementia
- 3rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 61
- Care for adults under 65 · 57
- Elderly care · 54
- Dementia care · 47
- Physical disability care · 46
- Learning disability care · 32
- Mental health care · 31
- Sensory impairment care · 26
- Supported living · 16
- Children's care · 9
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Substance misuse support · 6
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raynsford Domiciliary Care | May 2025 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Ultimate Independence Care Ltd | Mar 2026 | 5.7 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Safehands Recruitment Ltd | Mar 2023 | 1.6 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | First Thought Care Services | Jun 2024 | 5.1 miles | 4 | |
| 5 | Karva Care Services Limited | Mar 2022 | 5.7 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Raystra Healthcare | Oct 2022 | 6.9 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Community Learning Disabilities | Jun 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Saracen Care Services Ltd | Nov 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Expeditions Living | Oct 2020 | 0.7 miles | 4 | |
| 10 | Merry Den | Jan 2021 | 7.0 miles | 4 | |
| 11 | Benhall Care | Aug 2022 | 1.8 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Coldbrock Healthcare | Jan 2023 | 5.7 miles | 6 | |
| 13 | Aim Up | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 1 |
| 14 | Sky Vigil Care Ltd Gloucester | Not yet rated | – | 5.7 miles | 6 |
| 15 | Nurseline Community Services Gloucester | Not yet rated | – | 5.7 miles | 7 |
| 16 | Chosen Care Supported Living | Not yet rated | – | 7.0 miles | 5 |
All agencies covering Cheltenham with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Cheltenham: what the data shows
26% of Cheltenham's agencies (16 of 61) hold a CQC registration for supported living. Of those rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding: 8 points below the 91% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Raynsford Domiciliary Care, Ultimate Independence Care Ltd and Safehands Recruitment Ltd lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from June 2019 to March 2026, and 3 are from the last two years. 7 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Cheltenham. 4 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Gloucestershire has 58 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 84% are Good or Outstanding. Across Gloucestershire, 32% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 26% here.
Typical prices in the South West: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
Supported living around Cheltenham
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | – | 16 | 10 |
| Winchcombe | 6.5 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Tewkesbury | 6.5 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Gloucester | 7.1 mi | 42 | 19 |
| Chalford | 12.1 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Stroud | 12.2 mi | 15 | 7 |
| Nailsworth | 15.1 mi | 6 | 5 |
Help from the council
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Free care cost report for Cheltenham
- 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 Cheltenham
Who offers supported living at home in Cheltenham?
Of the 61 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Cheltenham, 16 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Raynsford Domiciliary Care, Ultimate Independence Care Ltd and Safehands Recruitment Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Cheltenham have?
Of the 12 that have been rated, 10 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 4 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Cheltenham?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will Gloucestershire council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Gloucestershire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Gloucestershire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Cheltenham?
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 16 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 9 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Cheltenham compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Winchcombe (6.5 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Tewkesbury (6.5 miles): 8, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Gloucester (7.1 miles): 42, 19 rated Good or Outstanding. Cheltenham itself has 16, 10 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living in nearby towns
- Supported living in Winchcombe 6.5 mi
- Supported living in Tewkesbury 6.5 mi
- Supported living in Gloucester 7.1 mi
- Supported living in Chalford 12.1 mi
- Supported living in Stroud 12.2 mi
- Supported living in Cirencester 13.7 mi
- Supported living in Evesham 14.5 mi
- Supported living in Pershore 15.1 mi
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