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Substance misuse support at home in Ruislip
6 out of 36 home care agencies covering Ruislip are registered for substance misuse support. Of the 6 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for substance misuse support across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old. On 10 December 2025, Senacare Ltd was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- The London Borough of Hillingdon offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 6.
- We check for new CQC ratings in London daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Substance misuse support at home in Ruislip", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 6agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of substance misuse support
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 36
- Care for adults under 65 · 33
- Elderly care · 33
- Dementia care · 29
- Physical disability care · 29
- Sensory impairment care · 24
- Mental health care · 18
- Learning disability care · 17
- Supported living · 9
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Eating disorder support · 5
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senacare Ltd | Dec 2025 | 2.6 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Mace Homecare Service Ltd | Jun 2025 | 2.8 miles | 9 | |
| 3 | G&M Senior Care Limited t/a Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow | Nov 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Core Prospects Limited - 37 Sandringham Crescent | Dec 2022 | 2.5 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Nutrix Homecare | Mar 2022 | 2.8 miles | 10 | |
| 6 | Invicta Care and Training Ltd | Sep 2024 | 2.9 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Ruislip with a CQC registration for substance misuse support. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Substance misuse support in Ruislip by the numbers
17% of Ruislip's agencies (6 of 36) hold a CQC registration for substance misuse support. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for substance misuse support are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 4 points above the 96% for all agencies in the town).
For substance misuse support, the top rated agencies are Senacare Ltd, Mace Homecare Service Ltd and G&M Senior Care Limited t/a Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow. Ratings run from November 2021 to December 2025, and 2 are from the last two years. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Ruislip.
Hillingdon as a whole has 10 agencies registered for substance misuse support; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Hillingdon, 12% of agencies are registered for substance misuse support, against 17% here.
Typical prices in London: about £37.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,800 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About substance misuse support
Substance misuse support helps people affected by alcohol or drug use to stay safe, manage their health and work towards recovery, alongside specialist treatment services.
What to ask about substance misuse support
- How do you keep people safe at night?
- What happens if someone relapses?
- How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
- How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
- How do you help with housing, money or work?
Helpline: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Getting a care needs assessment from Hillingdon.
Substance misuse support around Ruislip
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip | – | 6 | 6 |
| Pinner | 2.1 mi | 11 | 9 |
| Hillingdon | 2.5 mi | 10 | 9 |
| Northwood | 2.5 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Harrow | 3.8 mi | 12 | 8 |
| Bushey | 5.7 mi | 29 | 19 |
| Gerrards Cross | 5.8 mi | 19 | 15 |
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What families want to know about substance misuse support in Ruislip
Who offers substance misuse support at home in Ruislip?
Of the 36 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 3 miles of Ruislip, 6 list substance misuse support as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Senacare Ltd, Mace Homecare Service Ltd and G&M Senior Care Limited t/a Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow.
How are home care agencies in Ruislip rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 6. Of those, 6 (100%) are Good or Outstanding.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Ruislip?
Typical prices 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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Can the London Borough of Hillingdon help 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) the London Borough of Hillingdon 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 the London Borough of Hillingdon.
How can I pick between agencies in Ruislip?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 6 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 4 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about substance misuse support in towns near Ruislip?
Ruislip has 6, with 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Pinner (2.1 miles): 11, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Hillingdon (2.5 miles): 10, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Northwood (2.5 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: substance misuse support around Ruislip
- Substance misuse support in Pinner 2.1 mi
- Substance misuse support in Hillingdon 2.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Northwood 2.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Harrow 3.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Bushey 5.7 mi
- Substance misuse support in Gerrards Cross 5.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Stanmore 5.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Ealing 6.2 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.