Home care · Windsor and Maidenhead
Supported living in Maidenhead
28 of the 122 home care agencies covering Maidenhead offer supported living. CQC has rated 14 of them, and 71% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. 1 is Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 4 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Ontra Healthcare, rated Good on 27 May 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- CQC rates 10 of the 14 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 14 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Windsor and Maidenhead council will assess care needs for free.
- For dementia support, 21 have it on their CQC registration.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Windsor and Maidenhead daily: see the latest changes.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Maidenhead", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 28CQC-registered agencies
- 71%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 21list dementia as a specialism
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Supported living in Maidenhead: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 122
- Elderly care · 119
- Care for adults under 65 · 112
- Physical disability care · 111
- Dementia care · 110
- Sensory impairment care · 89
- Mental health care · 74
- Learning disability care · 53
- Supported living · 28
- Children's care · 21
- Eating disorder support · 15
- Substance misuse support · 14
This table lists each agency covering Maidenhead registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Maidenhead centre.
How supported living in Maidenhead compares
28 of the 122 agencies covering Maidenhead are registered with CQC for supported living (23%). England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 71% (below England, 8 points below the 79% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Ontra Healthcare, Ambrose Adrian Healthcare and Independent Supported Living and Disabilities Ltd. The newest rating is from May 2026 and the oldest from July 2017; 2 fall within the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Maidenhead centre. 14 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Supported living is on 23% of registrations here and 17% across Windsor and Maidenhead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead | – | 28 | 10 |
| Bourne End | 4.1 mi | 26 | 9 |
| Windsor | 5.3 mi | 36 | 13 |
| Slough | 5.4 mi | 41 | 19 |
| Twyford | 6.4 mi | 40 | 22 |
| Beaconsfield | 7.0 mi | 21 | 8 |
| High Wycombe | 7.5 mi | 11 | 3 |
Council support
Windsor and Maidenhead
Windsor and Maidenhead council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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What families want to know about supported living in Maidenhead
How many agencies in Maidenhead offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 28 of the 122 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Maidenhead (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Ontra Healthcare, Ambrose Adrian Healthcare and Independent Supported Living and Disabilities Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Maidenhead?
10 (71%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 14 with a rating, with 1 Outstanding; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 14 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Maidenhead?
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. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Does Windsor and Maidenhead council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Windsor and Maidenhead 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 Windsor and Maidenhead council.
How do I choose between agencies in Maidenhead?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 28 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 12. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more supported living in towns near Maidenhead?
In Maidenhead there are 28, 10 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Bourne End (4.1 miles): 26, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Windsor (5.3 miles): 36, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Slough (5.4 miles): 41, 19 rated Good or Outstanding.
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