Home care · Lincolnshire
Home care in Long Sutton
Long Sutton is covered by 7 home care agencies registered with CQC. CQC has rated 5 of them, and 60% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 87% across Lincolnshire and 88% across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Welland & Glen Home Care Ltd: Good, on 7 January 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- Lincolnshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- For dementia support, 6 have it on their CQC registration.
- 3 of the 5 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 2 are not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Lincolnshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Citation: "Home care in Long Sutton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 7agencies registered with CQC
- 60%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 6offer dementia support
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Long Sutton | East Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Agencies covering Long Sutton, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 7
- Dementia care · 6
- Elderly care · 6
- Physical disability care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Learning disability care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
Welland & Glen Home Care Ltd
What inspectors found: The provider demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care that promoted independence and wellbeing.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Primrose
What inspectors found: They were supported by staff who were caring, kind and respectful.
Est. £30–£37/hr
BTTLR Limited t/a Connecting Hands Healthcare Services
What inspectors found: It provides a service to children, young adults and older people.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Domiciliary Care Agency East Area
What inspectors found: Right Support People did not always receive high quality care that resulted in good outcomes for them.
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Old Mill
What inspectors found: ecruitment checks were carried out on potential new staff to the service, to help ensure they were safe to work with the people they…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Action Homecare
Est. £29–£36/hr
Assent Care and Support Services
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distances are measured from the centre of Long Sutton to each office. Carers travel to you, so ask whether your street is covered.
Home care prices in Long Sutton
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Lincolnshire County Council's own rates: £24.30 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £782.69 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £823.72 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
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. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Council help
Lincolnshire
A care needs assessment from Lincolnshire council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
Asking Lincolnshire for an assessment, and how payment and direct payments work
Dementia care at home in Long Sutton
6 of the 7 agencies covering Long Sutton are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 6 registered for dementia.
What the numbers say about Long Sutton
The share registered for dementia is 86% in Long Sutton (6 of 7) and 81% across Lincolnshire. Oldest rating on the list: BTTLR Limited t/a Connecting Hands Healthcare Services, December 2018. Most recent to register: Action Homecare (June 2026). By specialism, 6 of 7 list physical disabilities, 4 of 7 list learning disabilities and 2 of 7 list mental health conditions. Compare Long Sutton's 60% Good or Outstanding with 87% for the rated agencies among the 149 we list in Lincolnshire. 14% of agencies covering Long Sutton have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 19% across Lincolnshire. No Outstanding ratings covering Long Sutton yet, against 5 across Lincolnshire. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Long Sutton (43% Good or Outstanding) is 6th out of 7 local towns, led by March (78%).
Providers behind the agencies covering Long Sutton
- Pearl Healthcare Group 1 in this list
- Achieve Together 1 in this list
- Tender Healthcare Consulting Ltd 1 in this list
Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for agencies covering Long Sutton.
Long Sutton and the towns around it
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Sutton | – | 7 | 3 |
| Holbeach | 4.5 mi | 14 | 6 |
| Wisbech | 8.4 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Spalding | 11.6 mi | 12 | 7 |
| King's Lynn | 12.7 mi | 16 | 10 |
| Boston | 14.5 mi | 10 | 5 |
Each count is agencies whose office is within 7 miles; many serve more than one town.
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Free care cost report for Long Sutton
- 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
Common questions about home care in Long Sutton
How many home care agencies cover Long Sutton?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 7 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Long Sutton. Well-rated choices include Welland & Glen Home Care Ltd, Primrose and BTTLR Limited t/a Connecting Hands Healthcare Services.
Are home care agencies in Long Sutton well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 3 (60%) of the 5 rated. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Long Sutton?
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.
Will I get help from Lincolnshire council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Long Sutton?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 7 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 4 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Long Sutton for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Long Sutton 7 (3 Good or Outstanding); Holbeach (4.5 miles): 14, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Wisbech (8.4 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Spalding (11.6 miles): 12, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care near Long Sutton
- Home care in Holbeach 4.5 mi
- Home care in Wisbech 8.4 mi
- Home care in Spalding 11.6 mi
- Home care in King's Lynn 12.7 mi
- Home care in Boston 14.5 mi
- Home care in March 16.2 mi
- Home care in Whittlesey 18.6 mi
- Home care in Deeping St James 19.1 mi
Other help in Long Sutton
- Help paying for care in Lincolnshire
- Best rated home care agencies in Lincolnshire
- Home care costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Lincolnshire
- Care homes in Long Sutton (4)
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
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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.