Home care · Cumberland
Supported living in Workington
Supported living is offered by 3 of the 16 home care agencies covering Workington. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- 2 of the 2 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 1 not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Cumberland daily: see the latest changes.
- A care needs assessment from Cumberland council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- For dementia support, 2 have it on their CQC registration.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Workington", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 3CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 2are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Supported living in Workington: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 16
- Elderly care · 15
- Care for adults under 65 · 14
- Physical disability care · 13
- Dementia care · 12
- Learning disability care · 10
- Mental health care · 8
- Sensory impairment care · 8
- Substance misuse support · 3
- Supported living · 3
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jemcare | Nov 2021 | 3.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Living For Life Cumbria Ltd | Jun 2019 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Centenary Close | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 4 |
The full list for supported living covering Workington: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Workington: what the data shows
Registered for supported living: 3 out of 16 agencies covering Workington (19%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 12 points above the 88% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Jemcare and Living For Life Cumbria Ltd. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: June 2019. Newest: November 2021. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Workington centre. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Cumberland, 12 agencies are registered for supported living, and 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 19% here, 19% across Cumberland.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workington | – | 3 | 2 |
| Maryport | 5.7 mi | 3 | 2 |
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about supported living in Workington
Which home care agencies in Workington offer supported living?
3 of the 16 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Workington list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Jemcare and Living For Life Cumbria Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Workington have?
Of the 2 that have been rated, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Workington?
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.
Will Cumberland council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Cumberland 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 Cumberland council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Workington?
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, none of the 3 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 2 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Workington compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Maryport (5.7 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Workington itself has 3, 2 of them Good or Outstanding.
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.