Supported Living in Boston: 3 CQC-Registered Providers (Oct 2026)

Who offers supported living in Boston

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

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	Healthy Homecare Services Ltd	Good	May 2026	under 0.5 miles	8
2	Royal Mencap Society - Lincolnshire Domiciliary Care Agency	Outstanding	Jul 2019	1.3 miles	3
3	Care Plas Services Ltd	Not yet rated	–	1.3 miles	8

This table lists each agency covering Boston registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Boston centre.

How supported living in Boston compares

CQC lists supported living for 3 of the 10 agencies covering Boston, or 30%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 29 points above the town-wide 71% and above the 90% for supported living across England.

The highest rated agencies for supported living are Healthy Homecare Services Ltd and Royal Mencap Society - Lincolnshire Domiciliary Care Agency. The newest rating is from May 2026 and the oldest from July 2019; 1 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Boston centre: 3. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Lincolnshire as a whole has 25 agencies registered for supported living; 93% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 30% of registrations here and 20% across Lincolnshire.

Live-in care in the East Midlands 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
Boston	–	3	2
Holbeach	12.0 mi	3	1
Wisbech	22.8 mi	4	3
Deeping St James	23.6 mi	11	6
Market Deeping	23.7 mi	9	5
Branston	23.9 mi	8	5
King's Lynn	24.0 mi	8	4

Your council

Lincolnshire

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Free care cost report for Boston

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
The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register

Supported living in Boston: your questions answered

Which agencies in Boston provide supported living?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 3 of the 10 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Boston list supported living as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Healthy Homecare Services Ltd and Royal Mencap Society - Lincolnshire Domiciliary Care Agency.

How does CQC rate home care agencies in Boston?

2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 2 with a rating (1 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.

What does home care cost in Boston?

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 Lincolnshire council fund home care?

It may. Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire council.

How do I choose between agencies in Boston?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 3 was inspected or rated within the last two years; 1 has 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 Boston?

In Boston there are 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Holbeach (12.0 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Spalding (14.1 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Long Sutton (14.5 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.