Home care · Oxfordshire
Supported living in Abingdon-on-Thames
19 of the 78 home care agencies covering Abingdon-on-Thames offer supported living. 91% of the 11 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Latest CQC rating changes in Oxfordshire, checked daily.
- 10 of the 11 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 8 not yet rated.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 15.
- A care needs assessment from Oxfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Abingdon-on-Thames", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 19CQC-registered agencies
- 91%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 15list dementia as a specialism
- 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering supported living
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 78
- Elderly care · 73
- Care for adults under 65 · 68
- Dementia care · 67
- Physical disability care · 65
- Mental health care · 41
- Sensory impairment care · 40
- Learning disability care · 39
- Supported living · 19
- Children's care · 10
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 5
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flexi Direct Ltd | Aug 2022 | 3.9 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd | Nov 2022 | 4.3 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Procare Healthcare Ltd | Mar 2023 | 4.3 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Eniro Care Ltd | Jul 2024 | 4.8 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Brandon Trust Supported Living - Oxfordshire | Aug 2022 | 5.0 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | HF Trust Oxfordshire | Jun 2023 | 5.3 miles | 1 | |
| 7 | Kingwood Care and Support | Nov 2021 | 5.3 miles | 3 | |
| 8 | Thera South Midlands | Jan 2020 | 3.9 miles | 4 | |
| 9 | We-Care-Recruitment Ltd | Nov 2019 | 4.9 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Seabrook Services Ltd | Feb 2021 | 5.2 miles | 6 | |
| 11 | CaringPlus Healthcare Services Ltd | Aug 2021 | 0.8 miles | 7 | |
| 12 | Ringstead Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 8 |
| 13 | Safetynet Care Oxford | Not yet rated | – | 3.9 miles | 7 |
| 14 | Direct Link Care Ltd - Oxfordshire | Not yet rated | – | 3.9 miles | 7 |
| 15 | 7 Thistledown Close | Not yet rated | – | 4.3 miles | 2 |
| 16 | Jeff Jen Care Head Office | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 7 |
| 17 | GFI@112 | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 9 |
| 18 | Vincare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.2 miles | 7 |
| 19 | Abi-support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.3 miles | 7 |
Every agency covering Abingdon-on-Thames registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How supported living in Abingdon-on-Thames compares
Registered for supported living: 19 out of 78 agencies covering Abingdon-on-Thames (24%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 91%, in line with the town-wide 90% and in line with the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Flexi Direct Ltd, Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd and Procare Healthcare Ltd. 3 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from November 2019 and the newest from July 2024. Within 2 miles of Abingdon-on-Thames centre: 2 offices. 8 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Oxfordshire, 38 agencies are registered for supported living, and 88% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 24% of agencies list supported living, compared with 22% across Oxfordshire.
In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon-on-Thames | – | 19 | 10 |
| Didcot | 4.9 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Oxford | 5.5 mi | 16 | 8 |
| Eynsham | 8.3 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Wallingford | 8.4 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Kidlington | 9.9 mi | 6 | 3 |
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Supported living in Abingdon-on-Thames: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Abingdon-on-Thames offer supported living?
19 of the 78 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Abingdon-on-Thames list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Flexi Direct Ltd, Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd and Procare Healthcare Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Abingdon-on-Thames?
10 (91%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 11 with a rating, while 1 is rated below Good. 8 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Abingdon-on-Thames?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Oxfordshire council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Oxfordshire council 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 Oxfordshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Abingdon-on-Thames?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 3 of 19 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 8 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Abingdon-on-Thames?
In Abingdon-on-Thames there are 19, 10 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Didcot (4.9 miles): 7, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Oxford (5.5 miles): 16, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Kingston Bagpuize (5.9 miles): 2, 0 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.