Home care · Thurrock
Supported living in Grays
70 out of 217 home care agencies covering Grays are registered for supported living. 97% of the 37 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 19 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 9 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 26 August 2026, HD2-1 was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across Thurrock, updated every day.
- 50 list dementia as a specialism.
- A care needs assessment from Thurrock council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 37 rated agencies, 36 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 1 is rated below Good, with 33 not yet rated.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Grays", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 70registered agencies
- 97%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 50offer dementia support
- 9rated or inspected within two years
Who offers supported living in Grays
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 217
- Elderly care · 211
- Care for adults under 65 · 207
- Physical disability care · 185
- Dementia care · 168
- Mental health care · 126
- Sensory impairment care · 112
- Learning disability care · 102
- Supported living · 70
- Children's care · 53
- Substance misuse support · 24
- Eating disorder support · 21
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akaba Social UK Ltd | Jan 2025 | 0.6 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | Ignition Care Ltd | May 2025 | 2.2 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Unite Highland Care Limited | Nov 2024 | 2.5 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Operations Office | Nov 2025 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Nomase Supported Limited | Dec 2025 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | All4One Care Services Ltd | Sep 2025 | 5.9 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | HD2-1 | Aug 2026 | 6.6 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | The Cornhill Group Services Ltd | Feb 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 9 | Shalokayim Services Ltd | Jul 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Ontrack Head Office | Feb 2023 | 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | Divine Comfort Care Services | Aug 2022 | 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 12 | A K Supported Housing Outreach Service | May 2022 | 0.6 miles | 3 | |
| 13 | Charismatic Care Ltd | Dec 2022 | 1.6 miles | 7 | |
| 14 | 4 Commonwealth House | Jan 2023 | 2.0 miles | 5 | |
| 15 | Aqua Robson Care Thurrock | Aug 2023 | 2.5 miles | 9 | |
| 16 | Sunnyside HomeCare | Jan 2022 | 3.5 miles | 6 | |
| 17 | Conscience Care Limited | Jul 2023 | 3.6 miles | 9 | |
| 18 | Thurrock Essex | Aug 2022 | 3.6 miles | 8 | |
| 19 | Optimal Care Plus | Aug 2024 | 3.6 miles | 6 | |
| 20 | Zander Mackenzie Care U.K. Limited | Oct 2023 | 4.8 miles | 7 | |
| 21 | Atman Care | Aug 2024 | 4.9 miles | 5 | |
| 22 | Bethal Manna Care Ltd | Dec 2021 | 5.5 miles | 8 | |
| 23 | Haven Solutionz Ltd. | May 2023 | 5.6 miles | 4 | |
| 24 | Vila Homecare | Dec 2022 | 5.8 miles | 6 | |
| 25 | Fern House | Jun 2022 | 5.9 miles | 6 | |
| 26 | Liznett Care Services Limited | Jul 2022 | 6.4 miles | 7 | |
| 27 | Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions | Feb 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 2 | |
| 28 | Gims Care Solution Limited | Jun 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 29 | Kanmore House | May 2019 | 2.1 miles | 7 | |
| 30 | Dayspring Care Ltd | Jun 2021 | 2.2 miles | 8 | |
| 31 | T-Bot Care Dynamics Limited | Jul 2021 | 2.3 miles | 7 | |
| 32 | Prospers | Mar 2021 | 2.6 miles | 8 | |
| 33 | Gravesend | Dec 2020 | 3.2 miles | 9 | |
| 34 | MRJ Care Ltd t/a MAUCARE Services | Dec 2019 | 3.4 miles | 8 | |
| 35 | Community Lifeline | Jul 2019 | 6.1 miles | 5 | |
| 36 | Crossroads Care South East London | May 2019 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 37 | Sunlite Recruitment Company Limited | Jun 2022 | 7.0 miles | 5 | |
| 38 | RIS Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 39 | Major Domicile Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 5 |
| 40 | Blossom Kare Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 1.8 miles | 7 |
| 41 | THE CARERS GROUP LTD | Not yet rated | – | 2.5 miles | 5 |
| 42 | Kadmiel Projects | Not yet rated | – | 2.5 miles | 5 |
| 43 | Unique Step UK Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.5 miles | 7 |
| 44 | Dlight Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.1 miles | 6 |
| 45 | Trinity Point | Not yet rated | – | 3.1 miles | 7 |
| 46 | Resilient Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.2 miles | 8 |
| 47 | P2P Care Support | Not yet rated | – | 3.2 miles | 5 |
| 48 | Faysha Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.3 miles | 6 |
| 49 | Better Families Social Work Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.3 miles | 6 |
| 50 | Tashn Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.3 miles | 7 |
| 51 | Grow Care Agency Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.6 miles | 4 |
| 52 | Multi Gen Consult Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 6 |
| 53 | Abitol Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 10 |
| 54 | Fam Daily Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 5 |
| 55 | Harlon Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.5 miles | 8 |
| 56 | Gravesend Care Services | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 5 |
| 57 | Knice Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 5 |
| 58 | Your Care Nursing Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 8 |
| 59 | 69 Burroughs Drive Dartford | Not yet rated | – | 5.2 miles | 6 |
| 60 | Moniks Care Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 8 |
| 61 | Banner House Support Services | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 4 |
| 62 | LANH | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 4 |
| 63 | Integral Focus Support and Care Services (Kent) | Not yet rated | – | 5.6 miles | 8 |
| 64 | Agape Medical Health Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 6 |
| 65 | M&M Classic Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 2 |
| 66 | DOLS Care Service | Not yet rated | – | 6.3 miles | 6 |
| 67 | London House Business Centre Thames Road Crayford | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 7 |
| 68 | Dvanguard Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 6 |
| 69 | Ever Diamond Care Ltd. | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 5 |
| 70 | Providence Centered Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.9 miles | 7 |
The full list for supported living covering Grays: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Grays by the numbers
70 of the 217 agencies covering Grays are registered with CQC for supported living (32%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 97%, 9 points above the town-wide 88% and above the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Akaba Social UK Ltd, Ignition Care Ltd and Unite Highland Care Limited. 9 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: February 2019. Newest: August 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Grays centre: 12. 33 still await a first CQC rating.
Share registered for supported living: 32% here, 37% across Thurrock.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays | – | 70 | 36 |
| Northfleet | 3.5 mi | 60 | 31 |
| Aveley | 3.7 mi | 142 | 69 |
| Gravesend | 4.2 mi | 57 | 31 |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 5.4 mi | 43 | 30 |
| Dartford | 5.4 mi | 111 | 52 |
| Rainham, Havering | 6.6 mi | 13 | 8 |
Help from the council
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Supported living in Grays: your questions answered
How many agencies in Grays offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 70 of the 217 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Grays (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Akaba Social UK Ltd, Ignition Care Ltd and Unite Highland Care Limited.
How are home care agencies in Grays rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 37. Of those, 36 (97%) are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 33 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Grays?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can Thurrock council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Thurrock 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 Thurrock council.
How can I pick between agencies in Grays?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 9 of the 70 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 28. 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 Grays?
Grays has 70, with 36 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Northfleet (3.5 miles): 60, 31 rated Good or Outstanding; Aveley (3.7 miles): 142, 69 rated Good or Outstanding; Gravesend (4.2 miles): 57, 31 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.