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Supported living in Kingskerswell
Supported living is offered by 11 of the 39 home care agencies covering Kingskerswell. 89% of the 9 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, DCI Care Ltd was rated Good on 3 July 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 4 have it on their CQC registration.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Torbay, updated every day.
- Whatever your savings, Torbay council will assess care needs for free.
- 8 of the 9 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Kingskerswell", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 11agencies registered with CQC
- 89%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 4are registered for dementia
- 2inspected or rated since November 2024
Ranked providers of supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 39
- Elderly care · 34
- Care for adults under 65 · 33
- Physical disability care · 30
- Sensory impairment care · 26
- Dementia care · 25
- Mental health care · 21
- Learning disability care · 20
- Supported living · 11
- Children's care · 8
- Substance misuse support · 6
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCI Care Ltd | Jul 2025 | 3.1 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Step One Services | Mar 2023 | 2.5 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Care Plus Devon Ltd | May 2024 | 3.0 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Carmel Care & Support Teignmouth | Feb 2023 | 4.7 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Summon Bonum Support & Care | Dec 2018 | 2.3 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Unicare Devon | Apr 2020 | 2.5 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Summerland Support | May 2019 | 3.7 miles | 2 | |
| 8 | Domiciliary Care South Devon | Oct 2018 | 4.4 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Burrow Down Community Support | May 2024 | 4.4 miles | 4 | |
| 10 | Frank Care Devon | Not yet rated | – | 3.1 miles | 5 |
| 11 | Agincare Whitley Court | Not yet rated | – | 4.9 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering Kingskerswell registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Kingskerswell centre.
Supported living in Kingskerswell: what the data shows
Registered for supported living: 11 out of 39 agencies covering Kingskerswell (28%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 89%, 2 points below the town-wide 91% and in line with the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are DCI Care Ltd, Step One Services and Care Plus Devon Ltd. The newest rating is from July 2025 and the oldest from October 2018; 2 fall within the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Kingskerswell. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Supported living is on 28% of registrations here and 32% across Torbay.
Typical prices in the South West: 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.
Supported living around Kingskerswell
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingskerswell | – | 11 | 8 |
| Newton Abbot | 2.5 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Torquay | 2.8 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Paignton | 4.2 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Teignmouth | 5.1 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Totnes | 6.6 mi | 7 | 3 |
| Chudleigh | 7.2 mi | 3 | 3 |
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Supported living in Kingskerswell: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Kingskerswell offer supported living?
11 of the 39 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kingskerswell list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include DCI Care Ltd, Step One Services and Care Plus Devon Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Kingskerswell have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 8 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Kingskerswell?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Torbay council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Torbay council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Torbay council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Kingskerswell?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 11 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 7 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Kingskerswell compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Newton Abbot (2.5 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Torquay (2.8 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Paignton (4.2 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Kingskerswell itself has 11, 8 of them 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.