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Supported living in Waltham Forest
15 out of 54 home care agencies covering Waltham Forest are registered for supported living. CQC has rated 12 of them, and 83% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England; 1 is Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 12 August 2026, Michdeede LTD was rated Inadequate, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Waltham Forest is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 10 of the 12 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated below Good, with 3 not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in London daily: see the latest changes.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 11.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Waltham Forest", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 15registered agencies
- 83%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 11support people with dementia
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Who offers supported living in Waltham Forest
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 54
- Care for adults under 65 · 46
- Elderly care · 46
- Dementia care · 44
- Physical disability care · 44
- Sensory impairment care · 35
- Learning disability care · 32
- Mental health care · 31
- Supported living · 15
- Children's care · 15
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Substance misuse support · 4
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carefield - Supported Living | Feb 2026 | 2.5 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | The Place Care | Sep 2023 | 0.9 miles | 11 | |
| 3 | Hope's Special Care Limited | Jul 2023 | 1.2 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Mitender Care-Croydon | Mar 2023 | 1.2 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Connect Nursing | Feb 2023 | 1.7 miles | 9 | |
| 6 | Normanshire-Supported Living Services | Mar 2023 | 2.5 miles | 3 | |
| 7 | Wood Street | Sep 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 1 | |
| 8 | Walthamstow Employment & Nursing Agency Limited | Feb 2018 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | AQT Home Care Services | Oct 2019 | 2.1 miles | 8 | |
| 10 | Access All Care And Training Solutions | Apr 2019 | 4.1 miles | 4 | |
| 11 | Winray Care Housing | May 2022 | 1.3 miles | 7 | |
| 12 | Michdeede LTD | Aug 2026 | 1.0 miles | 7 | |
| 13 | Luchi Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 7 |
| 14 | JSR HEALTHCARE | Not yet rated | – | 1.3 miles | 7 |
| 15 | Prestige Care Management Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.9 miles | 7 |
This table lists each agency covering Waltham Forest registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Waltham Forest centre.
Supported living in Waltham Forest by the numbers
Registered for supported living: 15 out of 54 agencies covering Waltham Forest (28%). Of those rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 84% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Carefield - Supported Living, The Place Care and Hope's Special Care Limited lead the list for supported living. The newest rating is from August 2026 and the oldest from February 2018; 2 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Waltham Forest centre: 11. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
Live-in care in London runs at around £1,800 a week; visiting care is about £37.50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest | – | 15 | 10 |
| Redbridge | 3.5 mi | 47 | 22 |
| Newham | 3.5 mi | 29 | 16 |
| Buckhurst Hill | 3.5 mi | 201 | 106 |
| Hackney | 3.9 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Haringey | 4.0 mi | 14 | 10 |
| Chigwell | 4.2 mi | 207 | 109 |
Help from the council
Waltham Forest
Savings under £23,250? The London Borough of Waltham Forest may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Waltham Forest
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Common questions about supported living in Waltham Forest
Which home care agencies in Waltham Forest offer supported living?
15 of the 54 CQC-registered agencies that are based in the borough of Waltham Forest list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Carefield - Supported Living, The Place Care and Hope's Special Care Limited.
How are home care agencies in Waltham Forest rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 12. Of those, 10 (83%) are Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Waltham Forest?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can the London Borough of Waltham Forest help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, the London Borough of Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest.
How can I pick between agencies in Waltham Forest?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 15 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 10 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about supported living in towns near Waltham Forest?
Waltham Forest has 15, with 10 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Redbridge (3.5 miles): 47, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Newham (3.5 miles): 29, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Buckhurst Hill (3.5 miles): 201, 106 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.