Home care · Suffolk
Supported living in Sudbury
3 out of 16 home care agencies covering Sudbury are registered for supported living. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 home care agency has a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Among the 1 rated agencies, 1 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, with 2 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Suffolk council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 1 list dementia as a specialism.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Suffolk, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Sudbury", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 1supports people with dementia
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Who offers supported living in Sudbury
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 16
- Elderly care · 13
- Care for adults under 65 · 13
- Dementia care · 10
- Physical disability care · 8
- Learning disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 6
- Sensory impairment care · 5
- Supported living · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vivid Community Care Limited | Nov 2019 | 6.9 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | CJP Outreach Services, East | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 3 | Oxana Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering Sudbury registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Sudbury centre.
Supported living in Sudbury by the numbers
3 of the 16 agencies covering Sudbury are registered with CQC for supported living (19%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 11 points above the 89% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Vivid Community Care Limited. The newest rating is from November 2019 and the oldest from November 2019; 0 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Sudbury centre: 1. 2 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Suffolk has 41 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 81% are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 19% of registrations here and 20% 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.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | – | 3 | 1 |
| Halstead | 8.0 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Hadleigh | 9.4 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Coggeshall | 11.6 mi | 9 | 9 |
| Colchester | 12.3 mi | 24 | 12 |
| Braintree | 13.2 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Haverhill | 13.3 mi | 5 | 2 |
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
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Sudbury
- 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 supported living in Sudbury
How many agencies in Sudbury offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 3 of the 16 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Sudbury (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Vivid Community Care Limited.
How are home care agencies in Sudbury rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 1. Of those, 1 (100%) is Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Sudbury?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Can Suffolk council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Suffolk council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Suffolk council.
How can I pick between agencies in Sudbury?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 3 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 1. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about supported living in towns near Sudbury?
Sudbury has 3, with 1 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Halstead (8.0 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Hadleigh (9.4 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Coggeshall (11.6 miles): 9, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Sudbury area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Sudbury
- Supported living in Halstead 8.0 mi
- Supported living in Hadleigh 9.4 mi
- Supported living in Coggeshall 11.6 mi
- Supported living in Colchester 12.3 mi
- Supported living in Braintree 13.2 mi
- Supported living in Haverhill 13.3 mi
- Supported living in Bury St Edmunds 14.5 mi
- Supported living in Lawford 14.9 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.