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Supported living in Farnworth
54 of the 183 home care agencies covering Farnworth offer supported living, from 47 providers. Creative Support Limited has the most, at 4. CQC has rated 35 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. 2 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 21 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 6 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Persona Domiciliary Support Service, rated Good on 21 January 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 40 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Rating changes in Bolton are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- You can ask Bolton council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Good or Outstanding: 35 of the 35 rated agencies. 19 are not rated yet.
Citation: "Supported living in Farnworth", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 54agencies registered with CQC
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 40list dementia as a specialism
- 7inspected or rated since October 2024
Supported living in Farnworth: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 183
- Elderly care · 170
- Care for adults under 65 · 165
- Physical disability care · 161
- Dementia care · 141
- Mental health care · 119
- Sensory impairment care · 116
- Learning disability care · 100
- Supported living · 54
- Children's care · 40
- Substance misuse support · 24
- Eating disorder support · 15
Every agency covering Farnworth registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How supported living in Farnworth compares
CQC lists supported living for 54 of the 183 agencies covering Farnworth, or 30%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 6 points above the 94% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Imagine Act and Succeed, The Focus Foundation and Bolton Supported Living lead the list for supported living. 7 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2018 and the newest from January 2026. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Farnworth centre. 19 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Here 30% of agencies list supported living, compared with 30% across Bolton.
Visiting home care in the North West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnworth | – | 54 | 35 |
| Little Hulton | 1.4 mi | 54 | 33 |
| Bolton | 2.7 mi | 36 | 24 |
| Worsley | 3.2 mi | 59 | 35 |
| Radcliffe | 3.4 mi | 71 | 36 |
| Swinton | 3.8 mi | 89 | 47 |
| Atherton | 3.9 mi | 33 | 20 |
Council help
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Bolton council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about supported living in Farnworth
Which agencies in Farnworth provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 54 of the 183 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Farnworth list supported living as a specialism. Highly rated options include Imagine Act and Succeed, The Focus Foundation and Bolton Supported Living.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Farnworth?
35 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 35 with a rating (2 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 19. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Farnworth?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Does Bolton council fund home care?
It may. Bolton council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Bolton council.
How do I choose between agencies in Farnworth?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 7 of 54 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 28 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Farnworth?
In Farnworth there are 54, 35 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Little Hulton (1.4 miles): 54, 33 rated Good or Outstanding; Bolton (2.7 miles): 36, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; Worsley (3.2 miles): 59, 35 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.