Home care · Suffolk
Care for adults under 65 at home in Haverhill
Of the 13 home care agencies covering Haverhill, 12 offer care for adults under 65. Among the 7 with a CQC rating, 86% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. Outstanding: 1. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 3 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- CQC rates 6 of the 7 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 5 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Suffolk council will assess care needs for free.
- 9 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Suffolk daily: see the latest changes.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care for adults under 65 at home in Haverhill", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 12registered agencies
- 86%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 9support people with dementia
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Haverhill
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- 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
- Supported living · 5
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haverhill Community Care | Nov 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Highworth Care Ltd | Dec 2021 | 1.6 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Dimensions Essex and Suffolk Domiciliary Care Office | Dec 2019 | 1.0 miles | 3 | |
| 4 | Yew Tree Cottage | Apr 2020 | 5.4 miles | 2 | |
| 5 | Nichols Court | Sep 2022 | 6.8 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Trinity Carestaff Solutions Limited | Jun 2021 | 7.0 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Link Medical Staffing Solutions Ltd Haverhill Branch | Apr 2023 | 0.8 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Haverhill Health Care Agency - Head Office | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 5 |
| 9 | Fritton Court | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 4 |
| 10 | Haverhill | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 4 |
| 11 | SKEJ Ltd - Suffolk | Not yet rated | – | 1.1 miles | 2 |
| 12 | Quality Living Plus Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 5 |
The full list for care for adults under 65 covering Haverhill: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Haverhill: ratings, size and cost
Registered for care for adults under 65: 12 out of 13 agencies covering Haverhill (92%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 86%, 2 points below the town-wide 88% and below the 88% for care for adults under 65 across England.
The highest rated agencies for care for adults under 65 are Haverhill Community Care, Highworth Care Ltd and Dimensions Essex and Suffolk Domiciliary Care Office. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: December 2019. Newest: November 2023. Offices within 2 miles of Haverhill centre: 9. 5 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Suffolk has 165 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; of those rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for care for adults under 65: 92% here, 80% across Suffolk.
Live-in care in the East of England runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
Jobs, college, relationships and independence should shape care for adults under 65, rather than the timetable of services for older people. It supports younger adults with disabilities, long-term conditions or mental health needs.
Questions worth asking about care for adults under 65
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
Support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Ask Suffolk for a care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill | – | 12 | 6 |
| Linton | 6.5 mi | 25 | 14 |
| Saffron Walden | 9.2 mi | 15 | 10 |
| Newmarket | 11.3 mi | 15 | 8 |
| Sawston | 11.5 mi | 22 | 12 |
| Halstead | 13.1 mi | 19 | 13 |
| Sudbury | 13.3 mi | 13 | 6 |
Council support
Suffolk
Savings under £23,250? Suffolk council 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 Suffolk
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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
Care for adults under 65 in Haverhill: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Haverhill offer care for adults under 65?
12 of the 13 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Haverhill list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Haverhill Community Care, Highworth Care Ltd and Dimensions Essex and Suffolk Domiciliary Care Office.
Are home care agencies in Haverhill well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 6 (86%) of the 7 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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. 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 12 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 7 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 care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Haverhill 12 (6 Good or Outstanding); Linton (6.5 miles): 25, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Saffron Walden (9.2 miles): 15, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Newmarket (11.3 miles): 15, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Haverhill area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Haverhill
- Care for adults under 65 in Linton 6.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Saffron Walden 9.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Newmarket 11.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sawston 11.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Halstead 13.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sudbury 13.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Great Dunmow 14.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Braintree 14.9 mi
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