Home care · Suffolk
Home care in Haverhill
Haverhill is covered by 13 home care agencies registered with CQC. 88% of the 8 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% across Suffolk and 88% across England. Outstanding: 1. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 3 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 10 list dementia as a specialism.
- Suffolk council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 7 of the 8 rated agencies, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 5 are not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Suffolk, updated every day.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Haverhill", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 13agencies registered with CQC
- 88%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 10are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Haverhill | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Home care agencies covering Haverhill
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 13
- Elderly care · 13
- Physical disability care · 12
- Care for adults under 65 · 12
- Dementia care · 10
- Mental health care · 8
- Learning disability care · 7
- Sensory impairment care · 7
Haverhill Community Care
What inspectors found: We found the provider to be outstandingly caring and well led.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Highworth Care Ltd
What inspectors found: The provider had systems in place to manage risks and keep people safe from avoidable harm.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Housing 21 - Shearman Court
What inspectors found: were happy with the service they received from Housing and Care 21 – Sherman Court.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Dimensions Essex and Suffolk Domiciliary Care Office
What inspectors found: People using the service were supported to stay safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Yew Tree Cottage
What inspectors found: Visitors had their temperature taken, completed a health questionnaire and wore personal protective equipment (PPE).
Est. £30–£37/hr
Nichols Court
Est. £30–£37/hr
Trinity Carestaff Solutions Limited
What inspectors found: Governance arrangements provided assurance that the service was well-led.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Link Medical Staffing Solutions Ltd Haverhill Branch
What inspectors found: The provider did not have adequate knowledge of the 'Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture' guidance.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Haverhill Health Care Agency - Head Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Fritton Court
Est. £29–£36/hr
Haverhill
Est. £29–£36/hr
SKEJ Ltd - Suffolk
Est. £29–£36/hr
Quality Living Plus Services Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distance is from Haverhill centre to the agency's office. Agencies travel to clients, so check they cover your street.
Dementia care at home in Haverhill
10 of the 13 agencies covering Haverhill are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 5 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 10 registered for dementia.
What home care costs in Haverhill
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Suffolk County Council's own rates: £26.60 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,064 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,051 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.
The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
Council support
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Suffolk council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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What the numbers say about Haverhill
Housing 21 - Shearman Court has the oldest rating still in force, from August 2019. Dementia appears on 10 of 13 registrations here (77%), compared with 73% in Suffolk as a whole. By specialism, 12 of 13 list physical disabilities, 7 of 13 list learning disabilities and 8 of 13 list mental health conditions. Nichols Court is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in November 2025. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 0% covering Haverhill, 7% across Suffolk. 88% of rated agencies covering Haverhill are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% of those rated among the 227 we list across Suffolk. Of Haverhill and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Haverhill ranks 6th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (54%); Saffron Walden is highest at 69%. 1 Outstanding agencies is covering Haverhill, against 19 across Suffolk.
Providers behind the agencies covering Haverhill
- Housing 21 1 in this list
- Dimensions 1 in this list
- Mears Extra Care Limited 1 in this list
Newest inspection results
The latest CQC ratings published for agencies covering Haverhill.
Haverhill and the towns around it
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill | – | 13 | 7 |
| Linton | 6.5 mi | 27 | 16 |
| Saffron Walden | 9.2 mi | 16 | 11 |
| Newmarket | 11.3 mi | 17 | 10 |
| Sawston | 11.5 mi | 24 | 14 |
| Halstead | 13.1 mi | 24 | 16 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
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Free care cost report for Haverhill
- 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 Haverhill
How many home care agencies cover Haverhill?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 13 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Haverhill. Top-rated names here include Haverhill Community Care, Highworth Care Ltd and Housing 21 - Shearman Court.
Are home care agencies in Haverhill well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 7 (88%) of the 8 rated, including 1 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 5 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Haverhill?
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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Suffolk council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Suffolk 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 Suffolk council.
How should I compare agencies in Haverhill?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 13 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 8 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Haverhill for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Haverhill 13 (7 Good or Outstanding); Linton (6.5 miles): 27, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Saffron Walden (9.2 miles): 16, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Newmarket (11.3 miles): 17, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care in nearby towns
- Home care in Linton 6.5 mi
- Home care in Saffron Walden 9.2 mi
- Home care in Newmarket 11.3 mi
- Home care in Sawston 11.5 mi
- Home care in Halstead 13.1 mi
- Home care in Sudbury 13.3 mi
- Home care in Great Dunmow 14.9 mi
- Home care in Braintree 14.9 mi
Related pages and guides for Haverhill
- Getting care after a hospital discharge in Haverhill
- Help paying for care in Suffolk
- Best rated home care agencies in Suffolk
- Home care costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Suffolk's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Care homes in Haverhill (6)
- Picking the right home care agency
- Paying for home care
- CQC ratings explained
- Getting ready for the council assessment
Nearby postcodes
- CB9 10
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.