Home care · Hampshire
Supported living in Ringwood
5 out of 32 home care agencies covering Ringwood are registered for supported living, run by 4 different providers. The largest is The Lantern Community, with 2. 100% of the 5 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old. On 31 July 2026, The Pines Home Care was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- We check for new CQC ratings in Hampshire daily: see the latest changes.
- 2 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Whatever your savings, Hampshire council will assess care needs for free.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Ringwood", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 5registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 2list dementia as a specialism
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering supported living
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 32
- Elderly care · 29
- Care for adults under 65 · 28
- Physical disability care · 26
- Dementia care · 25
- Sensory impairment care · 24
- Learning disability care · 17
- Mental health care · 14
- Children's care · 8
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Supported living · 5
- Substance misuse support · 4
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pines Home Care | Jul 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Green Lanes Projects Limited | Jul 2025 | 5.8 miles | 2 | |
| 3 | Four Meadows | Feb 2023 | 1.1 miles | 3 | |
| 4 | Phoenix | Mar 2019 | 1.3 miles | 3 | |
| 5 | iDirect - East Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire | Aug 2019 | 6.8 miles | 8 |
All agencies covering Ringwood with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Ringwood by the numbers
Registered for supported living: 5 out of 32 agencies covering Ringwood (16%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 4 points above the 96% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
The Pines Home Care, Green Lanes Projects Limited and Four Meadows lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from March 2019 to July 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Ringwood centre: 3 offices.
For comparison, Hampshire has 63 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding. Across Hampshire, 18% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 16% here.
In the South East, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | – | 5 | 5 |
| St Leonards | 3.1 mi | 13 | 10 |
| Verwood | 4.5 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Ferndown | 5.8 mi | 32 | 21 |
| Christchurch | 7.3 mi | 16 | 8 |
| Bournemouth | 8.2 mi | 30 | 19 |
| New Milton | 8.3 mi | 4 | 2 |
Council support
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about supported living in Ringwood
Which home care agencies in Ringwood offer supported living?
5 of the 32 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ringwood list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include The Pines Home Care, Green Lanes Projects Limited and Four Meadows.
How are home care agencies in Ringwood rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 5. Of those, 5 (100%) are Good or Outstanding.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Ringwood?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Hampshire council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Hampshire 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 Hampshire council.
How can I pick between agencies in Ringwood?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 5 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 3 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about supported living in towns near Ringwood?
Ringwood has 5, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: St Leonards (3.1 miles): 13, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Verwood (4.5 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Ferndown (5.8 miles): 32, 21 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Ringwood
- Supported living in St Leonards 3.1 mi
- Supported living in Verwood 4.5 mi
- Supported living in Ferndown 5.8 mi
- Supported living in Christchurch 7.3 mi
- Supported living in Bournemouth 8.2 mi
- Supported living in New Milton 8.3 mi
- Supported living in Barton on Sea 8.9 mi
- Supported living in Wimborne Minster 9.0 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.