Home care · West Berkshire
Supported living in Thatcham
Of the 23 home care agencies covering Thatcham, 7 offer supported living. 100% of the 6 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 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. 5 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 6 of the 6 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 1 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across West Berkshire, updated every day.
- A care needs assessment from West Berkshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 6 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Thatcham", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 7CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Supported living in Thatcham: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 23
- Dementia care · 20
- Elderly care · 20
- Physical disability care · 20
- Care for adults under 65 · 19
- Sensory impairment care · 14
- Learning disability care · 13
- Mental health care · 7
- Supported living · 7
- Children's care · 6
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjoy Healthcare Berkshire | Nov 2024 | 3.8 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Your Serenity Limited, Room 6 | Nov 2021 | 2.2 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Focus Support Limited | Feb 2019 | 2.5 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Affinity Trust - West Berkshire | Jan 2019 | 2.9 miles | 1 | |
| 5 | Care Partners (Newbury) Ltd | Jan 2018 | 3.8 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | All Seasons Care Services Limited | Jul 2018 | 4.9 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Comfort Harmony Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.1 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Thatcham with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Thatcham: ratings, size and cost
Registered for supported living: 7 out of 23 agencies covering Thatcham (30%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Adjoy Healthcare Berkshire, Your Serenity Limited, Room 6 and Focus Support Limited. Ratings run from January 2018 to November 2024, and 1 is from the last two years. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Thatcham centre. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across West Berkshire, 14 agencies are registered for supported living, and 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across West Berkshire, 36% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 30% here.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham | – | 7 | 6 |
| Newbury | 2.9 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Tadley | 6.0 mi | 10 | 5 |
| Burghfield Common | 8.4 mi | 27 | 14 |
| Oakley | 11.1 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Basingstoke | 11.6 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Reading | 12.5 mi | 40 | 22 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in Thatcham
Which home care agencies in Thatcham offer supported living?
7 of the 23 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Thatcham list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Adjoy Healthcare Berkshire, Your Serenity Limited, Room 6 and Focus Support Limited.
Are home care agencies in Thatcham well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 6 (100%) of the 6 rated. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Thatcham?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from West Berkshire council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Thatcham?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 7 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, while 5 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Thatcham for supported living?
Counting supported living: Thatcham 7 (6 Good or Outstanding); Newbury (2.9 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Tadley (6.0 miles): 10, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Burghfield Common (8.4 miles): 27, 14 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Thatcham
- Supported living in Newbury 2.9 mi
- Supported living in Tadley 6.0 mi
- Supported living in Burghfield Common 8.4 mi
- Supported living in Oakley 11.1 mi
- Supported living in Hungerford 11.2 mi
- Supported living in Basingstoke 11.6 mi
- Supported living in Reading 12.5 mi
- Supported living in Caversham 13.6 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.