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Supported living in Shipley
Supported living is offered by 26 of the 96 home care agencies covering Shipley, operated by 25 separate providers. United Response runs the most, with 2. Among the 16 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 10 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Together We Care Ltd was rated Good on 9 June 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- 16 of the 16 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 10 are still waiting for a first rating.
- For dementia support, 20 have it on their CQC registration.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Bradford daily: see the latest changes.
- Whatever your savings, Bradford council will assess care needs for free.
To cite: "Supported living in Shipley", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 26agencies registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 20support people with dementia
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering supported living
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 96
- Elderly care · 87
- Care for adults under 65 · 86
- Physical disability care · 79
- Dementia care · 76
- Sensory impairment care · 63
- Mental health care · 62
- Learning disability care · 51
- Children's care · 29
- Supported living · 26
- Substance misuse support · 17
- Eating disorder support · 12
This table lists each agency covering Shipley registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Shipley centre.
Supported living in Shipley: what the data shows
27% of Shipley's agencies (26 of 96) hold a CQC registration for supported living. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 6 points above the 94% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Affinity Trust - Domiciliary Care Agency - Shipley and Airedale, Together We Care Ltd and POVA Care Ltd. The newest rating is from June 2026 and the oldest from May 2018; 4 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Shipley centre: 4 offices. 10 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Bradford as a whole has 33 agencies registered for supported living; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 27% of registrations here and 30% across Bradford.
In the Yorkshire and the Humber, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley | – | 26 | 16 |
| Baildon | 1.2 mi | 21 | 13 |
| Bradford | 2.6 mi | 27 | 15 |
| Bingley | 2.7 mi | 18 | 11 |
| Guiseley | 3.8 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Rawdon | 4.1 mi | 25 | 12 |
| Thornton | 4.2 mi | 27 | 16 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in Shipley
Who offers supported living at home in Shipley?
Of the 96 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Shipley, 26 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Affinity Trust - Domiciliary Care Agency - Shipley and Airedale, Together We Care Ltd and POVA Care Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Shipley have?
Of the 16 that have been rated, 16 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 10 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Shipley?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Bradford 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) Bradford 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 Bradford council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Shipley?
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, 4 of the 26 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 12 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Shipley compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Baildon (1.2 miles): 21, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Bradford (2.6 miles): 27, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Bingley (2.7 miles): 18, 11 rated Good or Outstanding. Shipley itself has 26, 16 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Shipley
- Supported living in Baildon 1.2 mi
- Supported living in Bradford 2.6 mi
- Supported living in Bingley 2.7 mi
- Supported living in Guiseley 3.8 mi
- Supported living in Rawdon 4.1 mi
- Supported living in Thornton 4.2 mi
- Supported living in Yeadon 4.2 mi
- Supported living in Menston 4.3 mi
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