Home care · London
Supported living in City of London
Supported living is offered by 8 of the 16 home care agencies covering City of London. Typical fees here come to about £36 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 registered since October 2024.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
- 8 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of City of London will assess care needs for free.
- 1 of the 2 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate; 6 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in City of London", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 8registered agencies
- 50%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 8offer dementia support
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Supported living in City of London: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 16
- Dementia care · 15
- Elderly care · 15
- Mental health care · 14
- Physical disability care · 14
- Care for adults under 65 · 14
- Sensory impairment care · 12
- Children's care · 8
- Supported living · 8
- Learning disability care · 7
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coyle Homecare | Nov 2024 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Transforming Support (Coulsdon) | Oct 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | BMS Care Providers Limited | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 6 |
| 4 | Direct Healthcare 24 Limited | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 8 |
| 5 | Clarion Health Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 6 |
| 6 | Transforming Support (Surrey) Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 7 |
| 7 | Mayday Homecare | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 8 |
| 8 | PharmEng Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 8 |
This table lists each agency covering City of London registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from City of London centre.
Supported living in City of London: what the data shows
Registered for supported living: 8 out of 16 agencies covering City of London (50%). 50% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 25 points below the 75% for all agencies here and below the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Coyle Homecare. The newest rating is from November 2024 and the oldest from October 2023; 1 fall within the last two years. 8 have an office within 2 miles of City of London centre. 6 still await a first CQC rating.
Visiting home care in London typically costs about £37.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,800 a week. Our cost method.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London | – | 8 | 1 |
| Southwark | 1.8 mi | 10 | 1 |
| Tower Hamlets | 2.0 mi | 11 | 6 |
| Hackney | 2.2 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Islington | 2.2 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Camden | 2.7 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Chelsea | 4.0 mi | 4 | 3 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in City of London
Which home care agencies in City of London offer supported living?
8 of the 16 CQC-registered agencies that are based in the City of London list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Coyle Homecare.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in City of London have?
Of the 2 that have been rated, 1 (50%) is rated Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 6 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in City of London?
Prices typically seen in London in 2026: visiting care £30–£40 an hour; sleeping night £190–£230; waking night £240–£320; live-in care £1,300–£1,800 a week. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will the London Borough of City of London pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, the London Borough of City of London has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting the London Borough of City of London.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in City of London?
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 8 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 1 has older reports. Our checklist.
How does City of London compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Southwark (1.8 miles): 10, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Tower Hamlets (2.0 miles): 11, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Hackney (2.2 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding. City of London itself has 8, 1 of them Good or Outstanding.
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