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Supported living in Tewkesbury
Supported living is offered by 8 of the 37 home care agencies covering Tewkesbury. 86% of the 7 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Raynsford Domiciliary Care was rated Good on 21 May 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 6 of the 7 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 1 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Gloucestershire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 4 list dementia as a specialism.
- Rating changes in Gloucestershire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Citation: "Supported living in Tewkesbury", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 8CQC-registered agencies
- 86%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 4list dementia as a specialism
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers supported living in Tewkesbury
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 37
- Care for adults under 65 · 35
- Elderly care · 33
- Dementia care · 27
- Physical disability care · 26
- Learning disability care · 18
- Mental health care · 16
- Sensory impairment care · 14
- Supported living · 8
- Substance misuse support · 5
- Children's care · 3
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raynsford Domiciliary Care | May 2025 | 6.8 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | NSF Health | Sep 2023 | 1.5 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Safehands Recruitment Ltd | Mar 2023 | 5.0 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Expeditions Living | Oct 2020 | 6.1 miles | 4 | |
| 5 | Community Learning Disabilities | Jun 2019 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Saracen Care Services Ltd | Nov 2019 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Benhall Care | Aug 2022 | 6.5 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Aim Up | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 1 |
This table lists each agency covering Tewkesbury registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Tewkesbury centre.
Supported living in Tewkesbury: what the data shows
CQC lists supported living for 8 of the 37 agencies covering Tewkesbury, or 22%. 86% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points below the 89% for all agencies here and below the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Raynsford Domiciliary Care, NSF Health and Safehands Recruitment Ltd. The newest rating is from May 2025 and the oldest from June 2019; 2 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Tewkesbury centre: 1. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Gloucestershire, 58 agencies are registered for supported living, and 84% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 22% of registrations here and 32% 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.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tewkesbury | – | 8 | 6 |
| Cheltenham | 6.5 mi | 16 | 10 |
| Winchcombe | 7.8 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Gloucester | 9.9 mi | 42 | 19 |
| Worcester | 15.0 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Stroud | 16.9 mi | 15 | 7 |
| Chalford | 17.6 mi | 5 | 5 |
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Which agencies in Tewkesbury provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 8 of the 37 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Tewkesbury list supported living as a specialism. Highly rated options include Raynsford Domiciliary Care, NSF Health and Safehands Recruitment Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Tewkesbury have?
Of the 7 that have been rated, 6 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Tewkesbury?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will Gloucestershire council pay for home care?
It may. Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Tewkesbury?
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, 2 of the 8 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 5 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Tewkesbury compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Cheltenham (6.5 miles): 16, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Winchcombe (7.8 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Gloucester (9.9 miles): 42, 19 rated Good or Outstanding. Tewkesbury itself has 8, 6 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Tewkesbury
- Supported living in Cheltenham 6.5 mi
- Supported living in Winchcombe 7.8 mi
- Supported living in Pershore 9.5 mi
- Supported living in Gloucester 9.9 mi
- Supported living in Evesham 11.2 mi
- Supported living in Great Malvern 11.9 mi
- Supported living in Worcester 15.0 mi
- Supported living in Stroud 16.9 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.