Home care · Hertfordshire
Supported living in Berkhamsted
16 of the 52 home care agencies covering Berkhamsted offer supported living. Of the 12 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- Among the 12 rated agencies, 8 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate; 4 are still waiting for a first rating.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Hertfordshire daily: see the latest changes.
- 12 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Whatever your savings, Hertfordshire council will assess care needs for free.
Citation: "Supported living in Berkhamsted", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 16agencies on the CQC register
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 12offer dementia support
- 0with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Who offers supported living in Berkhamsted
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 52
- Care for adults under 65 · 48
- Elderly care · 47
- Physical disability care · 43
- Dementia care · 39
- Mental health care · 32
- Learning disability care · 26
- Sensory impairment care · 26
- Supported living · 17
- Children's care · 8
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Marlowes | Jun 2022 | 4.4 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Mansgrove Farm House | Jan 2022 | 4.8 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Vow Care Services Ltd | Jul 2023 | 5.3 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Doves Care Agency Ltd | May 2023 | 5.9 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Chesham Supported Living | Dec 2019 | 3.9 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Herts Homecare | Jun 2019 | 4.7 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Empathy Care24 - Hertfordshire | Dec 2019 | 5.9 miles | 10 | |
| 8 | Sodark Care | Aug 2019 | 5.9 miles | 2 | |
| 9 | Axiom Home Care Limited | Aug 2023 | 4.4 miles | 8 | |
| 10 | Multicare Services - Maylands Building | Jun 2023 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | Zinnia Care Limited | Sep 2021 | 4.4 miles | 7 | |
| 12 | At Home Care | Aug 2021 | 5.9 miles | 6 | |
| 13 | Micrah Healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 4.6 miles | 5 |
| 14 | Huldra Recruitment Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.7 miles | 3 |
| 15 | Integrity Supported Living Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.7 miles | 8 |
| 16 | DMA BRIGHT LIFE SUPPORT LTD | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 10 |
All agencies covering Berkhamsted with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How supported living in Berkhamsted compares
CQC lists supported living for 16 of the 51 agencies covering Berkhamsted, or 31%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 67%, 15 points below the town-wide 82% and below the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are The Marlowes, Mansgrove Farm House and Vow Care Services Ltd. Ratings run from June 2019 to August 2023, and 0 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Berkhamsted centre: 0. Not yet rated: 4. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 92 agencies in Hertfordshire list supported living, and 79% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Hertfordshire, 28% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 31% here.
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.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted | – | 16 | 8 |
| Bovingdon | 3.3 mi | 20 | 9 |
| Chesham | 3.8 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Tring | 4.5 mi | 12 | 5 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 4.9 mi | 21 | 8 |
| Kings Langley | 6.3 mi | 26 | 10 |
| Little Chalfont | 6.5 mi | 13 | 6 |
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Supported living in Berkhamsted: your questions answered
Which agencies in Berkhamsted provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 16 of the 52 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Berkhamsted list supported living as a specialism. Well-rated choices include The Marlowes, Mansgrove Farm House and Vow Care Services Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Berkhamsted?
8 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 12 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 4. Not yet rated: 4. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Berkhamsted?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Does Hertfordshire council fund home care?
It may. Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Berkhamsted?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 16 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 12 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Berkhamsted?
In Berkhamsted there are 17, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Bovingdon (3.3 miles): 20, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Chesham (3.8 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Tring (4.5 miles): 12, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.