Home care · Gloucestershire
Substance misuse support at home in Stroud
Substance misuse support is offered by 4 of the 39 home care agencies covering Stroud. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Gloucestershire council will assess care needs for free.
- 1 of the 2 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 2 list dementia as a specialism.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Gloucestershire, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Stroud", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 4CQC-registered agencies
- 50%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 2are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers substance misuse support in Stroud
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 39
- Care for adults under 65 · 33
- Elderly care · 32
- Physical disability care · 29
- Dementia care · 25
- Sensory impairment care · 22
- Learning disability care · 18
- Mental health care · 16
- Supported living · 15
- Children's care · 7
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selborne Care DCA | Nov 2018 | 6.1 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Voyage (DCA) Gloucester | Jul 2022 | 6.6 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Community Forensic Service | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 6 |
| 4 | Dean Healthcare South West Ltd -Gloucester | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 9 |
Every agency covering Stroud registered with CQC for substance misuse support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Substance misuse support in Stroud: what the data shows
4 of the 39 agencies covering Stroud are registered with CQC for substance misuse support (10%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 50%, 38 points below the town-wide 88% and below the 88% for substance misuse support across England.
The highest rated agency for substance misuse support is Selborne Care DCA. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from November 2018 and the newest from July 2022. Offices within 2 miles of Stroud centre: 0. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Gloucestershire, 17 agencies are registered for substance misuse support, and 80% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 10% of agencies list substance misuse support, compared with 9% across Gloucestershire.
Live-in care in the South West 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.
What substance misuse support involves
Anyone whose life is affected by drinking or drug use can get this support, which works next to specialist treatment services and aims at safety, better health and recovery.
Questions to ask agencies about substance misuse support
- How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
- How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
- What happens if someone relapses?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
- Who decides when support can be reduced?
Where to get support: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Ask Gloucestershire for a care needs assessment.
Substance misuse support in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud | – | 4 | 1 |
| Gloucester | 7.4 mi | 10 | 3 |
| Cheltenham | 12.2 mi | 6 | 6 |
Council support
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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- 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
Substance misuse support in Stroud: your questions answered
How many agencies in Stroud offer substance misuse support?
Substance misuse support is a registered specialism for 4 of the 39 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Stroud (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Selborne Care DCA.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Stroud have?
Of the 2 that have been rated, 1 (50%) is rated Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
What are typical home care prices in Stroud?
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.
Will Gloucestershire council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Stroud?
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, none of the 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 2. A checklist to help.
How does Stroud compare with nearby towns for substance misuse support?
Nearest towns we cover: Gloucester (7.4 miles): 10, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Cirencester (11.5 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Cheltenham (12.2 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Stroud itself has 4, 1 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Substance misuse support in nearby towns
- Substance misuse support in Chalford 3.2 mi
- Substance misuse support in Nailsworth 3.3 mi
- Substance misuse support in Cam 6.7 mi
- Substance misuse support in Dursley 6.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Gloucester 7.4 mi
- Substance misuse support in Cirencester 11.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Malmesbury 12.2 mi
- Substance misuse support in Cheltenham 12.2 mi
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