Home care · Hertfordshire
Supported living in Ware
Supported living is offered by 12 of the 60 home care agencies covering Ware. Among the 9 with a CQC rating, 78% 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. 7 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Eureka Care Services Limited was rated Inadequate on 13 May 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- 7 of the 9 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 3 are not rated yet.
- Rating changes in Hertfordshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- For dementia support, 11 have it on their CQC registration.
- You can ask Hertfordshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Supported living in Ware", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 12agencies registered with CQC
- 78%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 11list dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering supported living
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 60
- Elderly care · 59
- Care for adults under 65 · 54
- Dementia care · 54
- Physical disability care · 53
- Sensory impairment care · 40
- Mental health care · 32
- Learning disability care · 30
- Supported living · 12
- Children's care · 10
- Substance misuse support · 8
- Eating disorder support · 5
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ency Care Limited | Aug 2022 | 3.3 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Myrtle Care Providers Limited | Nov 2021 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Central Care Recruitment Limited | Mar 2022 | 6.6 miles | 9 | |
| 4 | At Home Support Services Limited | Jul 2024 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Next Step Support Limited | Dec 2020 | 2.6 miles | 4 | |
| 6 | Ready Care Services Limited | Jul 2019 | 5.0 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Adico Care | Jan 2020 | 5.2 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Hope Homecare Services Limited | Mar 2022 | 5.0 miles | 8 | |
| 9 | Eureka Care Services Limited | May 2026 | 2.4 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Mabeline Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 9 |
| 11 | Matti Care Office | Not yet rated | – | 6.2 miles | 2 |
| 12 | Delightcare Homes Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 6 |
The full list for supported living covering Ware: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Ware: what the data shows
20% of Ware's agencies (12 of 60) hold a CQC registration for supported living. 78% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 8 points below the 86% for all agencies here and below the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Ency Care Limited, Myrtle Care Providers Limited and Central Care Recruitment Limited. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: July 2019. Newest: May 2026. Within 2 miles of Ware centre: 0 offices. 3 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Hertfordshire as a whole has 92 agencies registered for supported living; 79% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 20% here, 28% across Hertfordshire.
In the East of England, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware | – | 12 | 7 |
| Hertford | 2.4 mi | 17 | 10 |
| Hoddesdon | 4.1 mi | 37 | 21 |
| Harlow | 6.9 mi | 11 | 6 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 7.1 mi | 21 | 9 |
| Cheshunt | 7.1 mi | 67 | 41 |
| Oaklands | 7.2 mi | 33 | 17 |
Council support
Hertfordshire
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about supported living in Ware
Who offers supported living at home in Ware?
Of the 60 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ware, 12 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Ency Care Limited, Myrtle Care Providers Limited and Central Care Recruitment Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Ware have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 7 (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 3 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Ware?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will Hertfordshire council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Hertfordshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Hertfordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Ware?
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, 1 of the 12 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 8 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Ware compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Hertford (2.4 miles): 17, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Hoddesdon (4.1 miles): 37, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Harlow (6.9 miles): 11, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Ware itself has 12, 7 of them 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.