Home care · Knowsley
Supported living in Kirkby
Of the 160 home care agencies covering Kirkby, 54 offer supported living; 51 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Alternative Futures Group Limited (3). CQC has rated 32 of them, and 97% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 22 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 9 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Rialto Care & Support: Good, on 18 December 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- You can ask Knowsley council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Knowsley, updated every day.
- 42 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- CQC rates 31 of the 32 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good. 22 are not rated yet.
To cite: "Supported living in Kirkby", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 54registered agencies
- 97%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 42are registered for dementia
- 5rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 160
- Elderly care · 145
- Physical disability care · 136
- Care for adults under 65 · 133
- Dementia care · 125
- Sensory impairment care · 107
- Mental health care · 106
- Learning disability care · 93
- Supported living · 54
- Children's care · 35
- Substance misuse support · 26
- Eating disorder support · 23
All agencies covering Kirkby with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Kirkby: ratings, size and cost
34% of Kirkby's agencies (54 of 160) hold a CQC registration for supported living. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 97% (above England, 2 points above the 95% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Aspirations Northwest Adults, Mountbatton Care Ltd and Merseycare Julie Ann Limited. Ratings run from January 2018 to December 2025, and 5 are from the last two years. 3 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Kirkby. 22 still await a first CQC rating.
Across Knowsley, 18% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 34% here.
Typical prices in the North West: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
Supported living around Kirkby
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby | – | 54 | 31 |
| Maghull | 2.9 mi | 27 | 18 |
| Bootle | 4.2 mi | 60 | 37 |
| Rainford | 4.3 mi | 14 | 8 |
| Huyton with Roby | 5.1 mi | 57 | 34 |
| Liverpool | 5.6 mi | 65 | 40 |
| Ormskirk | 5.6 mi | 6 | 5 |
Help from the council
Knowsley
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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
What families want to know about supported living in Kirkby
Who offers supported living at home in Kirkby?
Of the 160 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kirkby, 54 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Aspirations Northwest Adults, Mountbatton Care Ltd and Merseycare Julie Ann Limited.
Are home care agencies in Kirkby well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 31 (97%) of the 32 rated, 1 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 22 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Kirkby?
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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Knowsley council with the cost of 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) Knowsley 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 Knowsley council.
How should I compare agencies in Kirkby?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 5 of the 54 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 27 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Kirkby for supported living?
Counting supported living: Kirkby 54 (31 Good or Outstanding); Maghull (2.9 miles): 27, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Bootle (4.2 miles): 60, 37 rated Good or Outstanding; Rainford (4.3 miles): 14, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.