Home care · Blackburn with Darwen
Supported living in Blackburn
14 of the 54 home care agencies covering Blackburn offer supported living. 100% of the 9 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 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. 6 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 3 registered in the last two years.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 9 of the 9 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 5 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Blackburn with Darwen council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 7 list dementia as a specialism.
- Rating changes in Blackburn with Darwen are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Blackburn", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 14agencies registered with CQC
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 7are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 54
- Care for adults under 65 · 49
- Elderly care · 49
- Physical disability care · 44
- Dementia care · 39
- Learning disability care · 32
- Sensory impairment care · 31
- Mental health care · 30
- Supported living · 14
- Children's care · 10
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Eating disorder support · 5
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Select Support Partnerships Ltd - Blackburn | Sep 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Blackburn & District Supported Housing Limited | Feb 2023 | 1.1 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Affinity Supporting People (East Lancashire) | Jun 2023 | 4.7 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Alpha Home Assist | Mar 2019 | 0.9 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Thera North | Dec 2019 | 1.0 miles | 4 | |
| 6 | Choice Care | Nov 2019 | 1.0 miles | 9 | |
| 7 | Big Blue Door | Nov 2019 | 3.7 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Highfield Scheme Limited | Oct 2017 | 4.5 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | AFG Community East Lancashire | Jul 2021 | 4.7 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | HBN Caring Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 0.8 miles | 7 |
| 11 | Frank House Care Services Head Office | Not yet rated | – | 1.2 miles | 7 |
| 12 | Optimized Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 5 |
| 13 | HF Trust - Central Lancashire | Not yet rated | – | 2.1 miles | 3 |
| 14 | Future Directions CIC Lancashire Supported Living Services | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 5 |
Every agency covering Blackburn registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How supported living in Blackburn compares
Registered for supported living: 14 out of 54 agencies covering Blackburn (26%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 9 points above the 91% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Select Support Partnerships Ltd - Blackburn, Blackburn & District Supported Housing Limited and Affinity Supporting People (East Lancashire). 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from October 2017 and the newest from September 2023. Within 2 miles of Blackburn centre: 8 offices. 5 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Here 26% of agencies list supported living, compared with 24% across Blackburn with Darwen.
In the North West, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn | – | 14 | 9 |
| Rishton | 3.1 mi | 16 | 12 |
| Darwen | 3.4 mi | 16 | 11 |
| Oswaldtwistle | 3.5 mi | 17 | 13 |
| Accrington | 5.0 mi | 19 | 14 |
| Haslingden | 7.2 mi | 14 | 10 |
| Bamber Bridge | 7.5 mi | 27 | 15 |
Council support
Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Questions families ask about supported living in Blackburn
Which home care agencies in Blackburn offer supported living?
14 of the 54 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Blackburn list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Select Support Partnerships Ltd - Blackburn, Blackburn & District Supported Housing Limited and Affinity Supporting People (East Lancashire).
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Blackburn?
9 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 9 with a rating. 5 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Blackburn?
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.
Does Blackburn with Darwen council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Blackburn with Darwen 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 Blackburn with Darwen council.
How do I choose between agencies in Blackburn?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 14 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 9 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Blackburn?
In Blackburn there are 14, 9 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Rishton (3.1 miles): 16, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Darwen (3.4 miles): 16, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Oswaldtwistle (3.5 miles): 17, 13 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.