Substance Misuse Support at Home in Berkhamsted: 7 Agencies (Oct 2026)

Who offers substance misuse support in Berkhamsted

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	Above and Beyond Home Care	Good	Aug 2023	4.3 miles	6
2	Doves Care Agency Ltd	Good	May 2023	5.9 miles	7
3	Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers)	Good	Jan 2019	3.4 miles	7
4	Empathy Care24 - Hertfordshire	Good	Dec 2019	5.9 miles	9
5	Alina Homecare St Albans & Hemel Hempstead	Good	Jun 2019	5.9 miles	8
6	Integrity Supported Living Ltd	Not yet rated	–	5.7 miles	7
7	DMA BRIGHT LIFE SUPPORT LTD	Not yet rated	–	5.8 miles	9

This table lists each agency covering Berkhamsted registered for substance misuse support, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Berkhamsted centre.

How substance misuse support in Berkhamsted compares

7 of the 51 agencies covering Berkhamsted are registered with CQC for substance misuse support (14%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 18 points above the 82% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for substance misuse support.

Above and Beyond Home Care, Doves Care Agency Ltd and Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers) lead the list for substance misuse support. The newest rating is from August 2023 and the oldest from January 2019; 0 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Berkhamsted centre: 0. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Hertfordshire as a whole has 28 agencies registered for substance misuse support; 89% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Substance misuse support is on 14% of registrations here and 9% across Hertfordshire.

Live-in care in the East of England 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.

Before you choose: questions on substance misuse support

Who decides when support can be reduced?
What training do staff have in substance misuse?
How do you support physical health and medication?
How do you help with housing, money or work?
How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?

Helpline: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. How to get assessed by Hertfordshire.

Substance misuse support in nearby towns

Town	Distance	Agencies	Good or Outstanding
Berkhamsted	–	7	5
Bovingdon	3.3 mi	7	5
Chesham	3.8 mi	3	3
Tring	4.5 mi	3	2
Hemel Hempstead	4.9 mi	9	6
Kings Langley	6.3 mi	10	8
Little Chalfont	6.5 mi	4	4

Council help

Hertfordshire

A care needs assessment from Hertfordshire council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.

Asking Hertfordshire for an assessment, and how payment and direct payments work

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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
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Common questions about substance misuse support in Berkhamsted

How many agencies in Berkhamsted offer substance misuse support?

Substance misuse support is a registered specialism for 7 of the 52 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Berkhamsted (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Above and Beyond Home Care, Doves Care Agency Ltd and Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers).

How does CQC rate home care agencies in Berkhamsted?

5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 5 with a rating. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.

What does home care cost in Berkhamsted?

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. 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. Read the full cost guide.

Does Hertfordshire council fund home care?

It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire council.

How do I choose between agencies in Berkhamsted?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 7 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 5. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.

Are there more substance misuse support in towns near Berkhamsted?

In Berkhamsted there are 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Bovingdon (3.3 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Chesham (3.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Tring (4.5 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.

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