Home care · Suffolk
Home care in Lakenheath
6 home care agencies registered with CQC cover Lakenheath. 75% of the 4 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 89% across Suffolk and 88% across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- A care needs assessment from Suffolk council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 4 rated agencies, 3 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 2 not yet rated.
- 4 list dementia as a specialism.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Suffolk daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Home care in Lakenheath", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 6registered agencies
- 75%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 4are registered for dementia
- 0rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Lakenheath | 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 Lakenheath
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 6
- Elderly care · 5
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Learning disability care · 4
- Physical disability care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 3
Warren Homecare Ltd
What inspectors found: One person shared, "The care staff have been really lovely and those who visit are kind hearted." The provider had processes in place to…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Willowcare (Suffolk) Ltd
What inspectors found: Currently there are three teams of care staff that cover care support to approximately 34 people in Brandon, Lakenheath and Mildenhall and the surrounding…
Est. £30–£37/hr
NAS Community Services (East Anglia)
What inspectors found: Two of the premises were located in Suffolk and one in Cambridgeshire.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Fareni Lifecare Ltd
What inspectors found: The assessment was carried out in response to the quality of care records supplied to us as part of the dormancy process.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Calm 365 Healthcare Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
ABAEL Care Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distance is from Lakenheath centre to the agency's office. Agencies travel to clients, so check they cover your street.
What home care costs in Lakenheath
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
What Suffolk County Council pays providers: £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). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Council help
Suffolk
Suffolk council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Suffolk: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
Dementia care at home in Lakenheath
4 of the 6 agencies covering Lakenheath are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 4 registered for dementia.
Lakenheath in figures
At 75% Good or Outstanding, Lakenheath sits below the Suffolk figure of 88% (from 227 agencies). Ratings are older than average here: 0% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 7% across Suffolk. No Outstanding ratings covering Lakenheath yet, against 19 across Suffolk. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Lakenheath (50% Good or Outstanding) is 6th out of 7 local towns, led by Ely (75%). Dementia appears on 4 of 6 registrations here (67%), compared with 73% in Suffolk as a whole. NAS Community Services (East Anglia) has the oldest rating still in force, from April 2018. ABAEL Care Ltd is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in April 2025. On their CQC registrations, 4 of 6 list physical disabilities, 4 of 6 list learning disabilities and 2 of 6 list mental health conditions.
Owners and groups: agencies covering Lakenheath
- Warren Homecare Ltd 1 listed here
- National Autistic Society (The) 1 listed here
- Fareni Lifecare Ltd 1 listed here
Newest inspection results
The latest CQC ratings published for agencies covering Lakenheath.
Nearby towns against Lakenheath
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenheath | – | 6 | 3 |
| Red Lodge | 7.8 mi | 17 | 10 |
| Soham | 9.6 mi | 21 | 14 |
| Thetford | 9.6 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Ely | 10.9 mi | 12 | 9 |
| Newmarket | 12.8 mi | 17 | 10 |
Each count is agencies whose office is within 7 miles; many serve more than one town.
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Free care cost report for Lakenheath
- 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
Questions families ask about home care in Lakenheath
How many agencies provide home care in Lakenheath?
6 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Lakenheath (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Warren Homecare Ltd, Willowcare (Suffolk) Ltd and NAS Community Services (East Anglia).
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Lakenheath?
3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Lakenheath?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Does Suffolk council fund home care?
It may. Suffolk council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Suffolk council.
How do I choose between agencies in Lakenheath?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 6 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more home care agencies in towns near Lakenheath?
In Lakenheath there are 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Red Lodge (7.8 miles): 17, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Soham (9.6 miles): 21, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Thetford (9.6 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care in nearby towns
- Home care in Red Lodge 7.8 mi
- Home care in Soham 9.6 mi
- Home care in Thetford 9.6 mi
- Home care in Ely 10.9 mi
- Home care in Newmarket 12.8 mi
- Home care in Bury St Edmunds 14.0 mi
- Home care in Waterbeach 17.2 mi
- Home care in Cottenham 19.1 mi
Related pages and guides for Lakenheath
- Suffolk: paying for care
- Best rated home care agencies in Suffolk
- Home care prices across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Suffolk
- What CQC ratings mean
- How the council assesses care needs
- What to look for in a home care agency
- Who pays for home care
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