Home care · Kirklees
Supported living in Birkenshaw
Of the 120 home care agencies covering Birkenshaw, 33 offer supported living; 32 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is St Anne's Community Services (2). Of the 18 CQC has rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Outstanding: 1. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Unique Community Services Leeds: Good, on 13 October 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Rating changes in Kirklees are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 27 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- 15 of the 18 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 3 are rated below Good and 15 are not yet rated.
- Kirklees council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Citation: "Supported living in Birkenshaw", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 33agencies registered with CQC
- 83%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 27support people with dementia
- 9inspected or rated since October 2024
Supported living in Birkenshaw: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 120
- Elderly care · 110
- Care for adults under 65 · 108
- Dementia care · 101
- Physical disability care · 100
- Mental health care · 79
- Sensory impairment care · 75
- Learning disability care · 54
- Supported living · 33
- Children's care · 33
- Substance misuse support · 17
- Eating disorder support · 12
Every agency covering Birkenshaw registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Supported living in Birkenshaw: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists supported living for 33 of the 120 agencies covering Birkenshaw, or 28%. Of those rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 83% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 90% for supported living.
CJP Outreach Services Ltd, Winserve Care Services and Leeds Supported Living lead the list for supported living. 9 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2018 and the newest from October 2026. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Birkenshaw centre. 15 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Here 28% of agencies list supported living, compared with 21% across Kirklees.
Visiting home care in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenshaw | – | 33 | 15 |
| Drighlington | 1.4 mi | 41 | 15 |
| Liversedge | 3.0 mi | 17 | 9 |
| Batley | 3.1 mi | 15 | 6 |
| Pudsey | 3.4 mi | 42 | 15 |
| Morley | 3.9 mi | 44 | 10 |
| Bradford | 4.1 mi | 27 | 15 |
Help from the council
Kirklees
Savings under £23,250? Kirklees council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Kirklees
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Free care cost report for Birkenshaw
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about supported living in Birkenshaw
Which agencies in Birkenshaw provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 33 of the 120 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Birkenshaw list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are CJP Outreach Services Ltd, Winserve Care Services and Leeds Supported Living.
Are home care agencies in Birkenshaw well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 15 (83%) of the 18 rated (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 15. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Birkenshaw?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Kirklees council with the cost of home care?
It may. Kirklees 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 Kirklees council.
How should I compare agencies in Birkenshaw?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 9 of the 33 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 9 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Birkenshaw for supported living?
Counting supported living: Birkenshaw 33 (15 Good or Outstanding); Drighlington (1.4 miles): 41, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Liversedge (3.0 miles): 17, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Batley (3.1 miles): 15, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Birkenshaw
- Supported living in Drighlington 1.4 mi
- Supported living in Liversedge 3.0 mi
- Supported living in Batley 3.1 mi
- Supported living in Pudsey 3.4 mi
- Supported living in Morley 3.9 mi
- Supported living in Bradford 4.1 mi
- Supported living in Mirfield 4.9 mi
- Supported living in Shelf 4.9 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.