Home care · Dudley
Supported living in Kingswinford
39 out of 86 home care agencies covering Kingswinford are registered for supported living, run by 36 different providers. The largest is Edge View Homes Limited, with 2. Of the 25 CQC has rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 19 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 4 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 24 September 2026, Creative Support - Dudley & Sandwell Services was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- CQC rates 23 of the 25 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 14 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Dudley council will assess care needs for free.
- 25 list dementia as a specialism.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Dudley, checked daily.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Kingswinford", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 39agencies registered with CQC
- 92%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 25list dementia as a specialism
- 7inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers supported living in Kingswinford
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 86
- Elderly care · 80
- Care for adults under 65 · 79
- Physical disability care · 71
- Dementia care · 66
- Mental health care · 61
- Sensory impairment care · 56
- Learning disability care · 52
- Supported living · 39
- Children's care · 20
- Substance misuse support · 11
- Eating disorder support · 9
All agencies covering Kingswinford with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Kingswinford by the numbers
Registered for supported living: 39 out of 86 agencies covering Kingswinford (45%). Of those rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding: 11 points above the 81% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Inshore Support LTD - Supported Living, Precious Homes Black Country Community Services and Creative Support - Dudley & Sandwell Services lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from April 2018 to September 2026, and 7 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Kingswinford centre: 6. 14 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Across Dudley, 45% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 45% here.
Live-in care in the West Midlands runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswinford | – | 39 | 23 |
| Brierley Hill | 2.1 mi | 45 | 23 |
| Sedgley | 2.6 mi | 96 | 47 |
| Wombourne | 2.8 mi | 60 | 32 |
| Stourbridge | 2.9 mi | 32 | 18 |
| Dudley | 3.2 mi | 74 | 34 |
| Coseley | 4.2 mi | 109 | 52 |
Council support
Dudley
Dudley 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 Kingswinford
Which home care agencies in Kingswinford offer supported living?
39 of the 86 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kingswinford list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Inshore Support LTD - Supported Living, Precious Homes Black Country Community Services and Creative Support - Dudley & Sandwell Services.
How are home care agencies in Kingswinford rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 25. Of those, 23 (92%) are Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 14 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Kingswinford?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Dudley council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Dudley 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 Dudley council.
How can I pick between agencies in Kingswinford?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 7 of the 39 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 18 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about supported living in towns near Kingswinford?
Kingswinford has 39, with 23 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Brierley Hill (2.1 miles): 45, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Sedgley (2.6 miles): 96, 47 rated Good or Outstanding; Wombourne (2.8 miles): 60, 32 rated Good or Outstanding.
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