Home care · Suffolk
Physical disability care at home in Leiston
3 of the 5 home care agencies covering Leiston offer physical disability care. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for physical disability care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Suffolk council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 1 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Suffolk, checked daily.
Citation: "Physical disability care at home in Leiston", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 3registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 1lists dementia as a specialism
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of physical disability care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 5
- Elderly care · 4
- Mental health care · 3
- Physical disability care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
- Care for adults under 65 · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christies Care Ltd | Dec 2019 | 3.6 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Anamar-Care Ltd | Jan 2018 | 3.9 miles | 3 | |
| 3 | Swann House | Oct 2019 | 4.0 miles | 4 |
The full list for physical disability care covering Leiston: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How physical disability care in Leiston compares
CQC lists physical disability care for 3 of the 5 agencies covering Leiston, or 60%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for physical disability care.
Christies Care Ltd, Anamar-Care Ltd and Swann House lead the list for physical disability care. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2018. Newest: December 2019. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Leiston.
For comparison, Suffolk has 163 agencies registered for physical disability care; of those rated, 90% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for physical disability care: 60% here, 80% across Suffolk.
Typical prices in the East of England: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About physical disability care
Hoists and other equipment, personal care, and steady encouragement to stay independent: that is the day-to-day of physical disability care. It serves people whose movement or strength is limited by conditions including MS, arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson's and stroke.
Questions worth asking about physical disability care
- How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
- Will two carers be available when two are needed?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
- What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
Support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Suffolk: physical disability care.
Physical disability care around Leiston
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston | – | 3 | 3 |
| Saxmundham | 3.8 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Woodbridge | 13.6 mi | 27 | 18 |
| Beccles | 16.9 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Felixstowe | 19.4 mi | 10 | 7 |
| Lowestoft | 19.4 mi | 22 | 15 |
| Ipswich | 20.8 mi | 66 | 38 |
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- 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 physical disability care in Leiston
Which agencies in Leiston provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 3 of the 5 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Leiston list physical disability care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Christies Care Ltd, Anamar-Care Ltd and Swann House.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Leiston?
3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating (1 Outstanding).
What does home care cost in Leiston?
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. 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. 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 Leiston?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 3 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 3 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more physical disability care in towns near Leiston?
In Leiston there are 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Saxmundham (3.8 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Woodbridge (13.6 miles): 27, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Beccles (16.9 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Leiston
- Physical disability care in Saxmundham 3.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Woodbridge 13.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Beccles 16.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Felixstowe 19.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Lowestoft 19.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Ipswich 20.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Needham Market 22.5 mi
- Physical disability care in Lawford 28.9 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.