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Supported living in Winchester
Supported living is offered by 8 of the 45 home care agencies covering Winchester. Among the 5 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 home care agency was last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Brandon Trust Supported Living - Hampshire was rated Good on 4 March 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- 6 list dementia as a specialism.
- Whatever your savings, Hampshire council will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 5 of the 5 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 3 are still waiting for a first rating.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Hampshire, updated every day.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Winchester", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 8registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6offer dementia support
- 4rated or inspected within two years
Who offers supported living in Winchester
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 45
- Elderly care · 42
- Care for adults under 65 · 38
- Dementia care · 37
- Physical disability care · 36
- Sensory impairment care · 25
- Mental health care · 21
- Learning disability care · 16
- Supported living · 8
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Children's care · 6
- Eating disorder support · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Trust Supported Living - Hampshire | Mar 2026 | 0.9 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Naveed Medicare Ltd Hampshire | Oct 2025 | 0.9 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | ARCH Winchester | Feb 2026 | 0.9 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Whispers Care Solutions Limited | Aug 2025 | 5.0 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | South Central Supported Living | Aug 2021 | 1.5 miles | 2 | |
| 6 | Hampshire | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 7 |
| 7 | Unique Option Healthcare Limited- Hampshire | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 6 |
| 8 | Life Again Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 0.9 miles | 3 |
The full list for supported living covering Winchester: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Winchester: what the data shows
Registered for supported living: 8 out of 45 agencies covering Winchester (18%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 14 points above the town-wide 86% and above the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Brandon Trust Supported Living - Hampshire, Naveed Medicare Ltd Hampshire and ARCH Winchester. 4 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: August 2021. Newest: March 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Winchester centre: 7. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Hampshire has 63 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 18% here, 18% across Hampshire.
Live-in care in the South East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | – | 8 | 5 |
| Chandler's Ford | 6.1 mi | 49 | 23 |
| Eastleigh | 6.5 mi | 45 | 20 |
| Bishop's Waltham | 8.5 mi | 16 | 8 |
| Romsey | 8.6 mi | 31 | 12 |
| Boorley Green | 9.1 mi | 48 | 24 |
| Hedge End | 10.0 mi | 50 | 24 |
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Supported living in Winchester: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Winchester offer supported living?
8 of the 45 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Winchester list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Brandon Trust Supported Living - Hampshire, Naveed Medicare Ltd Hampshire and ARCH Winchester.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Winchester have?
Of the 5 that have been rated, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Winchester?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Hampshire council 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Winchester?
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, 4 of the 8 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 1 has older reports. Our checklist.
How does Winchester compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Chandler's Ford (6.1 miles): 49, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Eastleigh (6.5 miles): 45, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Bishop's Waltham (8.5 miles): 16, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Winchester itself has 8, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living near Winchester
- Supported living in Chandler's Ford 6.1 mi
- Supported living in Eastleigh 6.5 mi
- Supported living in Bishop's Waltham 8.5 mi
- Supported living in Romsey 8.6 mi
- Supported living in Boorley Green 9.1 mi
- Supported living in Hedge End 10.0 mi
- Supported living in Southampton 10.4 mi
- Supported living in Whiteley 12.4 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.