Home care · Suffolk · Oct 2026
Best rated home care agencies in Stowmarket
The 8 home care agencies covering Stowmarket with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. None is rated Outstanding at the moment. Of all 9 home care agencies covering Stowmarket, 8 are rated Good or Outstanding.
How this list is ordered
- Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
- Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
- "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated home care agencies in Stowmarket", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 8 best rated home care agencies covering Stowmarket
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steeple View | Good | Jan 2022 | Dementia |
| 2 | Sunflower Homecare | Good | Dec 2021 | Dementia, Physical disability |
| 3 | Ocala Healthcare | Good | Dec 2021 | Dementia, Physical disability |
| 4 | Kirsten's Care Ltd | Good | May 2021 | Dementia, Physical disability |
| 5 | Avenues East - Services | Good | May 2020 | Physical disability |
| 6 | Frantec | Good | Dec 2018 | Dementia, Physical disability |
| 7 | My Care at Home Limited | Good | Oct 2018 | Dementia, Physical disability |
| 8 | Housing 21 - Mere View | Good | May 2018 | Dementia, Physical disability |
Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.
Details for the top 8
Steeple View
What inspectors found: People felt safe with the care and support provided by the service.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Sunflower Homecare
What inspectors found: People and their relatives were complimentary about the service Sunflower Homecare provided and how it was managed.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Ocala Healthcare
What inspectors found: This was a bespoke care service supporting people with large care packages across a 24-hour period, with designated staff trained.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Kirsten's Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People and their relatives were satisfied with the care provided by Kirsten's Care Ltd.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Avenues East - Services
What inspectors found: eedback from the people using the service was positive about the personalised care provided to support people achieve their individual needs.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Frantec
What inspectors found: At the time of this announced inspection of 20 November 2018 there were 47 people who used the service.
Est. £30–£37/hr
My Care at Home Limited
What inspectors found: At the time of this announced inspection of 5 and 7 September 2018 there were 43 people who used the service.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Housing 21 - Mere View
What inspectors found: The scheme is referred to as Mere View by people, relatives, staff and the provider.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Questions about the best rated home care agencies in Stowmarket
What is the best rated home care agency in Stowmarket?
None is currently rated Outstanding. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Steeple View, Sunflower Homecare, Ocala Healthcare. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.
How is this list ordered?
Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.
How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Stowmarket?
8 of the 9 home care agencies covering Stowmarket are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.