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Supported living in Westhoughton
Supported living is offered by 22 of the 110 home care agencies covering Westhoughton. CQC has rated 14 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Bolton Supported Living was rated Good on 23 July 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 20.
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- CQC rates 14 of the 14 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding. 8 are not rated yet.
To cite: "Supported living in Westhoughton", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 22agencies on the CQC register
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 20list dementia as a specialism
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Supported living in Westhoughton: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 110
- Elderly care · 103
- Care for adults under 65 · 98
- Physical disability care · 96
- Dementia care · 87
- Mental health care · 73
- Sensory impairment care · 71
- Learning disability care · 61
- Children's care · 32
- Supported living · 22
- Substance misuse support · 18
- Eating disorder support · 13
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton Supported Living | Jul 2025 | 5.4 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Rings Homecare Greater Manchester | Jul 2024 | 3.0 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | EL Care Services Limited | Apr 2023 | 3.7 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Jewel Home Support Ltd | Jun 2023 | 4.1 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Serenity Healthcare Services Limited | Mar 2022 | 4.6 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | 1-3 The Courtyard, Unit 24 | May 2023 | 4.9 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | P&R Health Care Solutions | Feb 2022 | 5.2 miles | 4 | |
| 8 | Next Stage A Way Forward | Aug 2018 | 0.8 miles | 9 | |
| 9 | Dignity In Life | Feb 2020 | 3.2 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | ICRIT Healthcare | Oct 2019 | 3.3 miles | 9 | |
| 11 | Your Care (UK) | Dec 2019 | 3.4 miles | 7 | |
| 12 | Rosie Nightingale Homecare | Nov 2018 | 3.8 miles | 8 | |
| 13 | Thumbs Up Care Group | Nov 2022 | 4.9 miles | 5 | |
| 14 | Mediline Supported Living Lancashire | Jul 2019 | 6.4 miles | 9 | |
| 15 | Criss Care Solution Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 8 |
| 16 | Axis Care Group Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.4 miles | 6 |
| 17 | Xcell Healthcare Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 4 |
| 18 | Jakky Care Group Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 9 |
| 19 | Vivifica Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.5 miles | 5 |
| 20 | Your Care Our Support | Not yet rated | – | 4.6 miles | 6 |
| 21 | Support Health Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.9 miles | 10 |
| 22 | LAM Care 24 - Manchester | Not yet rated | – | 5.2 miles | 7 |
Every agency covering Westhoughton registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Supported living in Westhoughton: what the data shows
20% of Westhoughton's agencies (22 of 110) hold a CQC registration for supported living. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points above the 95% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Bolton Supported Living, Rings Homecare Greater Manchester and EL Care Services Limited. 2 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from August 2018 and the newest from July 2025. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Westhoughton centre. Not yet rated: 8. That is usual for services registered recently.
Here 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhoughton | – | 22 | 14 |
| Atherton | 2.0 mi | 33 | 20 |
| Hindley | 2.2 mi | 18 | 11 |
| Aspull | 3.0 mi | 23 | 16 |
| Horwich | 3.3 mi | 25 | 17 |
| Leigh | 3.5 mi | 26 | 16 |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 3.7 mi | 12 | 8 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in Westhoughton
Who offers supported living at home in Westhoughton?
Of the 110 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Westhoughton, 22 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Bolton Supported Living, Rings Homecare Greater Manchester and EL Care Services Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Westhoughton have?
Of the 14 that have been rated, 14 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 8 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Westhoughton?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will Bolton council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Bolton council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Bolton council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Westhoughton?
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 22 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 12 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Westhoughton compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Atherton (2.0 miles): 33, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Hindley (2.2 miles): 18, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Aspull (3.0 miles): 23, 16 rated Good or Outstanding. Westhoughton itself has 22, 14 of them Good or Outstanding.
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