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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.

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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

RankAgencyCQC ratingDate ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Aspirations Northwest AdultsGoodOct 20253.4 miles7
2Mountbatton Care LtdGoodDec 20255.1 miles6
3Merseycare Julie Ann LimitedGoodAug 20255.6 miles6
4Rialto Care & SupportGoodDec 20256.8 miles5
5J.A.D Direct LimitedGoodFeb 20241.8 miles2
6Elite Care Professionals - Main OfficeGoodAug 20234.3 miles6
7Cavalry HealthcareGoodSep 20225.6 miles8
8Caremark LiverpoolGoodAug 20245.7 miles5
9Affinity Care and Support Services LimitedGoodJul 20236.4 miles6
10Sugarman Health and Wellbeing - LiverpoolGoodJul 20246.8 miles8
11JW HomecareGoodSep 20181.5 miles7
12Wings Care Supported Living & Domiciliary Care ServiceGoodAug 20211.8 miles9
13Glenelg Support LimitedGoodDec 20192.6 miles10
14Community Independent LivingGoodJul 20213.1 miles4
15Mediline Supported Living MerseysideOutstandingOct 20193.1 miles9
16Sulem Care LimitedGoodOct 20183.2 miles1
17Sabaoth CareGoodDec 20183.2 miles5
18Village Care and Support LimitedGoodFeb 20203.6 miles7
19Manna HouseGoodMay 20193.8 miles7
20Merseyside Domiciliary CareGoodNov 20194.9 miles3
21Mencap - Merseyside and Lancashire Support ServiceGoodMay 20194.9 miles3
22Liverpool 1 Supported LivingGoodJul 20195.5 miles8
23Just ONE Recruitment and Training LimitedGoodOct 20185.6 miles11
24Merseyside Supported LivingGoodJan 20185.7 miles8
25Crosby Women's ServiceGoodJun 20195.8 miles6
26Link-Ability (West Lancs)GoodJan 20196.1 miles2
27Caring CompanionsGoodFeb 20196.4 miles8
28LowlandsGoodAug 20196.6 miles6
29Network Healthcare Professionals Limited - LiverpoolGoodAug 20186.6 miles7
30Unite Healthcare LtdGoodOct 20206.7 miles7
31Select Support Partnerships Ltd -Merseyside and CheshireGoodJun 20186.9 miles8
32Master Quality Health Care ServicesRequires improvementJun 20236.5 miles9
33Personal Pathway Homes LtdNot yet rated–2.6 miles5
34Impression Health and Support Domiciliary Care AgencyNot yet rated–4.3 miles5
35New Age Care Solutions LimitedNot yet rated–4.6 miles6
36G & H Care LimitedNot yet rated–4.6 miles6
37Nexime Healthcare LtdNot yet rated–4.6 miles5
38AFG Community Liverpool City NorthNot yet rated–4.8 miles7
39Blisscare & NA, UK LtdNot yet rated–4.9 miles4
40Platinum Express Care Plus LtdNot yet rated–5.2 miles6
41O'Shea Healthcare LtdNot yet rated–5.2 miles6
42Alexkare Support and Care LtdNot yet rated–5.2 miles6
43ALC Supported Living LtdNot yet rated–5.3 miles8
44HG Care - LiverpoolNot yet rated–5.4 miles7
45Cavalry Specialist Supported Living LiverpoolNot yet rated–5.6 miles8
46The Integral Care HubNot yet rated–6.3 miles7
47AFG Community Liverpool City SouthNot yet rated–6.6 miles7
48AFG Complex and Specialist Care and SupportNot yet rated–6.7 miles6
49KCP Training & Recruitment LtdNot yet rated–6.7 miles5
50Fond Health CareNot yet rated–6.7 miles8
51Transforming Support (Liverpool) LtdNot yet rated–6.8 miles7
52Blossom Staffing LtdNot yet rated–6.8 miles5
53Positive Impact Care – Head OfficeNot yet rated–6.8 miles7
54Bubble Care Group LtdNot yet rated–6.9 miles8

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.

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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

PlaceHow farAgenciesRated Good or Outstanding
Kirkby–5431
Maghull2.9 mi2718
Bootle4.2 mi6037
Rainford4.3 mi148
Huyton with Roby5.1 mi5734
Liverpool5.6 mi6540
Ormskirk5.6 mi65

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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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